1901 Panhard et Levassor 16 CV Centaure rear-entrance tonneau
- Engine
- 4.1L inline-four, 16 CV
A rear-entrance tonneau built on chassis 2565, this early four-cylinder Panhard et Levassor retains its original engine and is believed to have spent most of its existence in France before passing to a British owner who undertook a comprehensive restoration. The body is a correct-type replacement, and the four-speed gearbox was newly manufactured to original drawings. Modifications including an electric starter and modern oil pump improve everyday usability, and the car holds FIVA papers.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €275,000 – €325,000
- Date unknownFrench owner or owners (unspecified)none documentation
The vehicle is believed to have resided primarily in France for most of its history, though no specific owners from this period are identified.
- Date unknownPrivate saleBritish private owner (current consignor)partial documentation
Purchased the car from its French period and subsequently undertook a comprehensive restoration, including a new body, a period-correct four-speed gearbox made to original drawings, and modern reliability upgrades such as an electric starter and oil pump.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A complete restoration was carried out, encompassing a new correct-type body, replacement axles and chassis components of the appropriate pattern, and a four-speed gearbox newly built to original specifications.
Work was commissioned by the British owner; the original engine was retained throughout.
- —Modification
An electric starter motor and a modern oil pump were fitted to improve everyday reliability and ease of driving.
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