Engine:
             4 cylinders
             single overhead camshaft 
             2.75" bore (69.7mm)
             5.125" stroke (130mm) 
             121.8 cubic inch (1996.7cc) 
             12/45 rated hp 
             
             Manufacturer: 
             Establishment
             Ballot 
             Paris, France 
             Price when new:
             $3,645 



            This rare and unusual Lagache & Glatzman three-seater
            torpedo body has a dual-windshield "dickey" seat that closes
            and locks, as do the hatch covers for the folding cloth top.
            This Ballot features several unique factory
            accessories including a servo brake
            power-assist unit and Isotta Fraschini
            four-wheel brakes. The four-cylinder
            overhead cam engine with inclined valves is a
            derivative of the famous Ballot racing engine.
            The car has a top speed in excess of 75
            miles per hour. 

            HISTORY 

            The Ballot was first built after World War I, and established
            its reputation by having successfully raced in Indianapolis 500
            Mile races and on the European
            grand prix circuits during the
            1920s. Ernest Ballot, the founder,
            had previously made engines for
            other French auto manufacturers,
            such as Delage. The first true
            Ballots were the 4.9-litre racing cars used in the 1919
            Indianapolis 500; later, an advanced 2-litre racing car was
            developed for the European
            circuits. 

            The first Ballot production cars
            debuted in 1921 and were based
            on the 2-litre European racers. These cars had exceptional
            performance, but only 50 were produced. When a more
            practical tourer was offered, production numbers increased.
            In 1931, Hispano-Suiza bought Ballot and the marque
            became extinct. 

            COACHBUILDER: Lagache & Glatzman
            Carrosserie, Paris, France 


            History: Little is known of the brilliant firm that produced
            this elegant coachwork. Reportedly, one of the principals
            died at an early age and the firm was dissolved after
            producing very few auto bodies.