The Daalbeck Machineworks Corporation (DMV) is pleased to announce its participation in the 1953 MM, competing in the T1300 class using its brand-new Dalbäcka 41 compact car in a 4-seat, 2-door tourer configuration.
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Inventory:
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Dalbäcka 41/A Touring, pictured above as seen in the 1953 Mille Montes race* - pre-order for 10000 G$
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Dalbäcka 41/A Estate - pre-order for 9200 G$
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Dalbäcka 41/A Standard, available in 4-door sedan and hatchback variants - pre-order for 9000 G$
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Dalbäcka 9 Sport - available** for 14000 G$
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Dalbäcka 5/C - a range of models sold for various prices from 6500 G$
*car as sold is not identical to competition item
**some delivery delay may apply
GASMEAN AUTO MERCHANTS CO.
308. W. Street, Ellisbury GP
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 5, 1953
To: DMV Management
From: Project 41, Performance Team, G. Wilhelmsson
Subject: Type 41 status and participation in Fruinian motorsports
NOTE: Not to be disseminated to non-DMV employees
Trials of the racing item on public roads in the Helminger pass, just north of the Schemmish-Northern border
I am pleased to announce that due to the efforts of our industrious workshop staff and capable leadership, we’ve fulfilled the production and quality requirements for participation in the Touring class of the Transcontinental Sportscar Championship, and an official company team will do so, using one (1) car, an early-production Type 41 variant we have designated 41/F MM. The competition car and its siblings received public roadworthiness certification only a few days ago, the racing item being registered as ‘S17533’ with the Northern transport authorities. Luckily, last week’s camshaft and valvetrain issues with the competition-tuned engine have been resolved: we’re now doing [REDACTED] horsepower at [REDACTED] revolutions, which we consider quite satisfactory, especially given the performance at low revs. The so-called “eight wolverines in a sauna” engine vibration issue has also been resolved, and our engineers assure us that the faults which caused the January 18th incident are now “almost certainly solved” and “should definitely be fine I think”.
As those of you who are more motorsport-inclined may already know, our brand has been represented in motorsporting previously only through private endeavors. While bold and capable operation of Dalbäcka cars such as that of famous Mr. Larsson ‘on-the-side’ have certainly strengthened our company reputation, the time has come to conduct racing in a more official capacity. Some, I know, have raised their eyebrows at the prospect of a Dalbäcka works team, as our brand is known more for its practical attitude and ‘everyman’ approach than for sportiness and racing flair, but I can assure you, Mr. ‘Everyman’ is going to be lining up in droves along the race course, and while the big sportscars draw the most attention, many automobilistes will be on the look for cars that do as well driving hard on mountain roads as in the everyday commute, and with an affordable price tag as well. And that is where we have an opportunity to make an impression. These races are not just for hot-blooded Coursers, there’s room for a sturdy little Döle as well, if I may use an equestrian comparison.
And so, it is my pleasure to announce that for the 1953 Mille Monte racing event, Mr. G. Envall and his co-driver F. Hémart are going to drive S17533 for the official Dalbäcka team. The driver pair is well experienced with driving in tough conditions and have driven Dalbäcka previously, most recently at the Helminger-rennen only a few weeks ago, finishing 11th in class with their modified Dalbäcka 5/C. Mr. Envall has assured us that if the Type 41 was ready for action back then, he would have ensured those Schemmish RMW drivers wouldn’t have walked away quite as satisfied as they did.
With MM approaching fast, our team is going to depart for Meranio soon. Interested employees may view the racecar tomorrow between 1300 and 1530, at the Forshaga factory, Garage No. 18. Please, make sure that the guard is notified of your arrival especially if you’re not part of the performance team and note that photography as well as overly detailed and nosy napkin sketching of technical details is forbidden.
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