Deutsch-Bonnet was an unofficial partnership between Charles Deutsch and Rene Bonnet. It was “unofficial” because Deutsch was a civil servant who oversaw all French roads and French law prohibited civil servants from owning a business. Deutsch Bonnet started in 1938 and by 1958 they were building the D-B HBR5 you see here. This car was powered by a Panhard motor and gearbox. The HBR5 was very successful at Lemans and no two HBR5s were alike. In 1961, the partners split, and Rene Bonnet began building the D-jet (an example of which is to your right).
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Rene Bonnet
Country of Origin: France
Drivetrain Configuration: Front engine, front wheel drive
Engine: 900cc, 2 cylinder, air cooled
Transmission: 4 speed manual
Top Speed: 100 miles per hour
Years of Production: 1958-59
Number Produced: Few
Original Cost: $_____
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Thank you for viewing our collection online! Please note that our collection contains over 330 cars and motorcycles though we only have room to display approximately 150 at a time. Therefore, the item you are viewing may not be on display when you visit the museum in person.
