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replica maker. The De la Chapelle family have an historic automobile legacy with the Stimula marque. In 1998 they created the Roadster, their second own creation. They also make mini real-cars for children. The Replicas are powered by BMW (Straight-6), the Roadster by

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(Straight-4/V6) and the

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by Mercedes (V8) or

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(V12).

Current models

Replicas

* DLC type 55 * DLC Tourer * DLC Grand-Prix * DLC Atalante

Proper models

* DLC Parcours * DLC Roadster

Junior replica models

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* Ferrari F 330 P2

External links

Official WebsiteRochetaillée Museum
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