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they had auxiliary gearboxes, which doubled speeds. The principle of
“infinite simplicity” was obeyed in engineering, as well as in the efficient
monocoque bodywork. His Lumineuse car had a remarkable glass area
and angular “prismatic” contours, which spoke of Frank Lloyd Wright
and Le Corbusier. Body design would reach its greatest heights with
the huge, low-slung, and eccentric grand tourers penned by Gabriel’s
faithful designer noël. The cars were relentlessly tested in competitions.
But business affairs were not
“infinitely simple” in the thirties, and
voisin lost control of his company
to veteran aircraft engine builders
Gnôme et Rhône. He continued
working there during the war.