1926 Peugeot 172R
Highlights
- In the hands of the current owner since 1974
- Recent cloth bodywork restoration by Weymann
- Conversion to 12v electric system
The Plus
The 1920s marked a key period in the evolution of the motor car. For the first time, manufacturers were interested in smaller, more affordable vehicles, aimed at a wider public.
In France, Renault developed the NN, Citroën launched the Type C, and Peugeot offered the 172R. An evolution of the 'Quadrilette', the 5CV 172R was a great success, selling almost 50,000 units during its five years of production.
This 1926 model has been in the hands of its current owner since 1974. He says:
"I bought this car in 1974. The car has been completely dismantled; the engine, bodywork, electrics, tyres, windows, wings, etc. have all been restored.
Some work remains to be done, notably on the upholstery and finding a replacement soft top, but the rest is ready for use. The Peugeot has been converted to a 12v electric system, without modifying the dynamo. It has always been stored in a garage during this period of ownership.
These early Peugeots are rarely offered for sale, so this one represents an excellent opportunity.
History and Documents
- Offered without MOT (exempt)
- Acquired by the current owner in 1974
- Kept in a garage since purchase
- Serial numbers match
Condition
- Fabric body made by Weymann, recently restored
- Chassis in apparent very good condition
- Elegant paintwork, fabric upholstery and brass fittings
- Interior upholstery still to be completed
- The original seats require restoration; a temporary bench and backrest have been fitted to make the car ready for use
- Some modern instruments added
- All dismantled parts repainted before reassembly
- Tyres, windows and front wings replaced
Mechanicals
- 720cc in-line 4-cylinder engine
- Three-speed manual gearbox
- Inverted brake and accelerator pedals, typical of the period
- Left-hand drive
- In-line gear lever
- The vehicle would be roadworthy in its current state
- A slight leak at the rear axle is reported
- Starter pinion in need of repair
- Engine and electrical system restored
- 12v conversion carried out without modification to dynamo
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1926
- Make Peugeot
- Model 172 R
- Colour Multicolour
- Odometer 0
- Engine size 720
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Provence-Alpes-Côte…
- Location International
- Country France
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