Renewal of the crisis


The inter-war period is a golden age of the automobile for the more affluent classes of the population as vehicles begin to get reliable road network improves, while the regulation is still embryonic. France was also boasts of having the best road network monde. But the Wall Street Crash of 1929, "Black Thursday", the auto industry plunged into crisis as well as other economic sectors. U.S. industries are affected first, thus plummeting auto sales: 2.5 million occurred in 1930 against only 1.5 million in 1932. The Roaring Twenties followed by a period of doubt and uncertainty.

To boost growth automotive, European and American manufacturers seek to attract customers by offering financially reluctant lightweight models still faster and cheaper, which is made ​​possible by the increase in cars in many areas such as improving engines and synchronization transmissions. During this period a revolution occurs aesthetics. The car comes in sedan, coupé, etc.. The bodies that adorn these mechanical increasingly sophisticated abandon the corners and take a line a little more aerodynamics were modeled on airplanes. This is the period of the "Streamline Moderne" style renew the cars for better appeal. Moreover, the body style has changed a lot. In 1919, nearly 90% of cars are open whereas in 1929, the report is inversé. It also strives to streamline manufacturing and improve the ride, handling and especially