Solved - MJW #858 - Piollet 315 EXP Coupé 1965

[woodinsight]

Identify the make, who built it, year and what engine it uses for a point.

[Otto Puzzell]

Identify the make, who built it, year and what engine it uses for a point.

[richard cuyler]

Very nice indeed, except just look at those letterbox-sized doors - these days I'd never be able to get into the thing.......and if I did, they'd have to cut off the roof to get me out . To the point, though, is there a Peugeot 504 lurking beneath the sleek skin?

[woodinsight]

Very nice indeed, except just look at those letterbox-sized doors - these days I'd never be able to get into the thing.......and if I did, they'd have to cut off the roof to get me out . To the point, though, is there a Peugeot 504 lurking beneath the sleek skin?

Not based on a Peugeot but there is a major Peugeot item used by this coupe.....

[woodinsight]

Very nice indeed, except just look at those letterbox-sized doors - these days I'd never be able to get into the thing.......and if I did, they'd have to cut off the roof to get me out . To the point, though, is there a Peugeot 504 lurking beneath the sleek skin?

Not based on a Peugeot but there is a major Peugeot item used by this coupe.....

Richard, I stated above that it wasn't based on a Peugeot but now I'm not so sure as I don't have enough information at the moment to confirm that.

[GV CREATIONS]

The "Piollet 315" was built by Jacques Piollet for 5 years from 1961 to 1965, in a barn in the paternal property in Auvergne.
Mechanics is based on elements Peugeot - the family favorite brand: Peugeot 404 engine "bloated" with a double body carburetor Weber Autobleu tubing, front axle 403, 404 driveshaft shortened, custom built by Peugeot thanks to the elder brother of Jacques, Gerard Piollet, who was an engineer at Sochaux. The gearbox also original 404 is controlled by a lever "floor", which was unprecedented at the time at Peugeot.
The architecture is original frame square tubing welded mesh, more "proto" that GT and above body of polyester resin reinforced with glass fabric, made on a mold made by hand

[woodinsight]

The "Piollet 315" was built by Jacques Piollet for 5 years from 1961 to 1965, in a barn in the paternal property in Auvergne.
Mechanics is based on elements Peugeot - the family favorite brand: Peugeot 404 engine "bloated" with a double body carburetor Weber Autobleu tubing, front axle 403, 404 driveshaft shortened, custom built by Peugeot thanks to the elder brother of Jacques, Gerard Piollet, who was an engineer at Sochaux. The gearbox also original 404 is controlled by a lever "floor", which was unprecedented at the time at Peugeot.
The architecture is original frame square tubing welded mesh, more "proto" that GT and above body of polyester resin reinforced with glass fabric, made on a mold made by hand


Yes, that's the car and thank you for the full explanation.
An extra point means that you're now an expert. Félicitations! 

[SACO]

Lovely Piollet at Retromobile Paris 2012 :

[GV CREATIONS]

Lovely Piollet at Retromobile Paris 2012 :

I was there on Saturday 

[SACO]

 

[Paul Jaray]

More pics, please!! 

[Carnut]

What a lovely car!

[woodinsight]

The only other photo I have -

[Paul Jaray]

The correct name should be Piollet 315 EXP according to the builder.
EXP stands for Experimental and 315 is the sum of the years it took to get it ready for the road: 61+62+63+64+65=315.

[woodinsight]

The correct name should be Piollet 315 EXP according to the builder.
EXP stands for Experimental and 315 is the sum of the years it took to get it ready for the road: 61+62+63+64+65=315.

Thanks PJ, I did wonder where the '315' came from!
I'll alter the title from GT to EXP....

[richard cuyler]

What an absolutely gorgeous car.    The finish seems outstanding, especially considering it was built in a barn. I would love to see the actual car. From the photos I see now that I probably would be able to get into it, as the roof panels lift to allow easier egress.