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De La Chapelle

De La Chapelle

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DeLaChapelle is a French independent car builder. Founded in the early 1970s by Xavier De La Chapelle, a former Venturi director, the brand started as a Bugatti
Bugatti
Bugatti was founded in Molsheim, France a manufacturer of high performance automobiles by Ettore Bugatti, a French man described as an eccentric genius....

 replica maker.
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DeLaChapelle is a French independent car builder. Founded in the early 1970s by Xavier De La Chapelle, a former Venturi director, the brand started as a Bugatti
Bugatti
Bugatti was founded in Molsheim, France a manufacturer of high performance automobiles by Ettore Bugatti, a French man described as an eccentric genius....

 replica maker.

The De La Chapelle family have an historic automobile legacy with the Stimula marque.

In 1998 they created the Roadster
Roadster
A roadster, also known as a spyder or spider, is a two-seat car, traditionally without either a roof, side or rear windows.Most modern day two-seaters have windows and feature retractable roofs...

, their second own creation.

They also make mini real-cars for children.

The Replicas are powered by BMW
BMW
, is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company. Founded in 1916, it is known for its performance and luxury vehicles. It owns and produces the MINI brand, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.-Company history:...

 (Straight-6), the Roadster by Peugeot
PSA Peugeot Citroën
PSA Peugeot Citroën is a French manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles sold under the Peugeot and Citroën marques. PSA is the second largest automaker based in Europe.-History:...

 (Straight-4/V6) and the concept car
Concept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car prototype made to showcase a concept, new styling, technology and more. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced.General Motors designer Harley Earl is...

 by Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of luxury automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. It is currently a division of the parent company, Daimler AG , after previously being owned by Daimler-Benz...

(V8/V12).

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