The MS 2.0 LM was a racing car that combined the chassis of the Peugeot 302 with the TH engine of the Peugeot 402, which in this case was brought to 70 HP of maximum power. The car was born from a remarkable work signed by G. Martin (engine and mechanics) in collaboration with E. Sauvage (bodywork), hence the name of the model.
The MS 2.0 LM also had a sporting past of some importance, thanks to their participation, with good results, in competitions of the caliber of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
At Le Mans, in 1938, one of the three MS 2.0 LMs lined up at the start, number 24 driven by de Cortaze and Contet, managed to conquer fifth place overall and first in the 2-liter category.
The car was produced in three units and raced from 1937 to 1939.
In 1947 Martin and Sauvage, both decorated during the conflict in the ranks of the Free French army, recovered the MS 2.0 LM from the cave where they had hidden it in 1940 and began to modify it both in the bodywork, the hood was replaced by an aluminum roof and air vents were added along the entire front hood, but above all in the engine, a six-cylinder in-line single-cam 1979cc capable of producing 130 HP coded 6MS 47/130
The new car was called MS 2.0/48 and will take part in the 1948 Mille Miglia and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1949.
It was produced a single car but three 6MS engines were sold to gentleman drivers.
In 1950 Martin and Sauvage designed and built the MS 2.0/50 model.
The aluminum body was completely redesigned but still characterized by aerodynamic research.
The chassis was a monocoque for the first time and the rear suspension was a solid axle coil.
The 2-liter engine was revised to deliver 148 hp.
From 1950 to 1953 14 cars were produced.
In addition to the racing version, Martin and Sauvage built 6 other chassis equipped with a detuned version of the 6MS engine at 100 Hp that served as a basis for various coachbuilders.
In the images, the 2+2 berlinetta with bodywork by P. Frua.
In 1953 Martin and Sauvage designed and built the MS 2.0/53 model.
For the first time and the rear suspension was a semitrailing arm and double exhaust lateral.
The new 2-liter engine Whit DOHC sistem deliver 171 hp.
20 cars built between 1953 and 1955.
in the pictures the car that took part in the Tour de France of 1953 whit number eight.
In 1955 Martin and Sauvage designed and built the MS 200 S model.
A total new Panel design and for the first time the new 2-liter engine Whit DOHC sistem was a four cilynder in line deliver 183 hp.
20 cars built between 1955 and 1959.
BITTEN B1 (black car) and B1/A (red car)
Premium sedan producted from 1936 to 1945 in 3.075 units in Swedish’s factory.
BITTEN B2
During the early stages of World War II, Bitten decided that a smaller, more affordable, yet still premium-class car would secure the Swedish manufacturer’s future. When the car was introduced in 1944, the Bitten received a very positive response from the public. However, the B2 did not go into production until 1946, two years after its introduction.
In 1947, the station wagon version, called the B2 FW, was introduced.
From 1946 to 1955 440.000 units were produced.
BITTEN B2R
A rally version of B2’s product in 125 unit with more powered engine B16T.
In photo the livery of car number eight which took part in the 1950 edition of the Swedish Rally
BITTEN B3
Premium car produced from 1956 to 1966 in two trims named 121, Sedan 4 doors, and 221, Estate 5 dors.
The new enginer was the B18, based on B16 with increasing the bore.
667.325 units were produced.
