Drawing inspiration from iconic 1920s and 1930s race cars, the T35 pays homage to a legendary racing machine that is perhaps considered the greatest race car of all time. With an unrivaled track record of success and thousands of motorsports victories to its name, this champion car is one of the most famous and influential racers in automotive history. It was renowned for its advanced engineering with a perfect harmony of lightness and power, achieving the fastest speeds of its era.
The T35 is more than just a kinetic sculpture that tells time; it is the ultimate gentleman’s accessory. With a simple activation of the handbrake, its V8- engine is released, revealing a beautifully hidden gas cigar torch within. In today’s fast-paced world, L’Epée 1839 invites you to take a moment for yourself and appreciate the great moments and small luxuries in life.
The T35 discreetly showcases hours and minutes on the side of its chassis. The driver sits in the cockpit beneath a glass dome, which highlights the escapement and showcases the artistic, whimsical timepiece within. The steering wheel features an original three-spoke design, typical of the racing cars from this era, and assembled like the original steering wheels, with a center rim and two outer rims held together by 12 rivets. To set the time, the steering wheel is turned counterclockwise. Turning the steering wheel clockwise recenters the wheel.
The mechanics of the T35 consists of an in- house movement with an 8-day power reserve, which melds seamlessly to the curves of the aluminum bodywork. In a subtle nod to vintage
toy cars of our childhood, winding the mechanical motor is done by turning the rear wheels, just like a pullback car.
The T35 is the ideal, unconventional gentleman’s accessory and an entertaining, interactive discussion piece for an office or home setting. A favorite feature is the functional hand-break located on the side of the chassis, which is pulled to release the engine and reveal the hidden lighter.
The T35 boasts numerous eye-catching details and engineering specifications, in ode to vintage race cars. These include a long protruding engine hood, the iconic 1930s race car radiator grill and large spoked wheels, a rear-positioned driving seat, and a sloping back section. Its race car aesthetic is further enhanced by sleek lines and state of the art finishes.
Just like a normal-sized car, the T35 is formed of solid aluminum body parts, with the engine components and chassis made of stainless steel and palladium plated brass. Each component is individually finished by hand, with polished, satin finished or sand-blasted parts.
T35 launches in a limited edition of 100 pieces in each of these 4 colors: French Racing blue, British Racing green, Obsidian Black and ‘Red’ Rosso Corsa.
