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But even this type of show doesn’t always bring cars as rare or old as the 1901 Panhard-Levassor Type A2 that will be offered by Bonhams during the London to Brighton Sale on November 1.
While Panhard may be an obscure name today, it was a pioneering brand when cars first surfaced at the end of the 19th century, Nelson says. But things didn't turn out well for the brand.
Jean Panhard, who has died aged 101, played a vital role in ensuring the survival of his family firm which, as Panhard et Levassor, had marketed the first production cars to the public in 1891.
The 114-year-old Panhard et Levasso is being repaired by a group of enthusiasts in Dereham, Norfolk. The team believe that it could pass its MoT and be back on the roads within a month.
The car division was absorbed by Citroen, but Panhard continued making military vehicles. After several mergers, the Panhard name disappeared from those vehicles as well in the early 2000s.
Panhard et Levassor was established as a car manufacturer in 1887, making it one of the oldest in the world. They were also present at the birth of motor racing when one of their cars was awarded ...
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In the second World War Panhard developed a small two-cylinder air-cooled aluminium engine, which in 1947 was the basis for the power unit of a new all-aluminium car, the Dyna. Available in four ...