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Cars

Panhard Levassor 6 DS RL- 1933

Panhard Levassor 6 DS RL- 1933

René Panhard and Emilé Levassor built their first car in 1890, a mid-engined, back-to-back horseless carriage. The following year, they built what many consider to be the first modern car, in terms of architecture: front mounted engine, clutch mounted between the engine and gearbox, and a driven rear axle.

  • Country of Origin: France
  • Panhard & Levassor
Panhard PL17 Saloon- 1961

Panhard PL17 Saloon- 1961

In 1891, Panhard built a batch of 4 identical cars, followed by series after series of increasing numbers. Although Benz and Daimler built cars earlier, they were isolated examples.

Panhard-Levassor 6 CS Panoramique- 1936

Panhard-Levassor 6 CS Panoramique- 1936

The 6 CS Panoramique sedan debuted in 1934, introducing small quarter windows to the A-pillar in order to improve outward visibility (hence the “Panoramic” name). This car would have been considered a high-end luxury car of its time. 

PCD Saxon Race Car- 2002

PCD Saxon Race Car- 2002

In 2000, Martin Ogilvie designed a car for the British Hillclimb series. This series has one rule - engine size. Martin focused on making the car as light as possible (460 pounds) and took every aspect of this car to the edge.

  • Country of Origin: England
  • Martin Ogilvie, Prototype Car Designs
Peel P50 Replica- 1964

Peel P50 Replica- 1964

The main business of Peel Engineering Company, located on the Isle of Man, was making fiberglass molds for motorcycle fairings and boat hulls. In 1955, the company entered the car market. 

  • Country of Origin: Isle of Man
  • Peel Engineering Co.
Peel Trident- 1965

Peel Trident- 1965

Peel Engineering holds a unique place in automotive history for producing the world's smallest car (P-50) and the world's smallest 2-seater car (the Trident). The Peel Trident was an evolution of the P-50. It was made slightly larger to accommodate two modest-size adults. 

  • Country of Origin: Isle of Man
  • Peel Engineering Co.
Peel Trident- 2013

Peel Trident- 2013

In 2010 several people joined forces and again began producing both the P-50 and Trident.They were able to use the original Peel name because the trademark had lapsed. The 2013 Trident seen  here is from the new Peel Engineering Company in England.

Peel Viking Sport- 1966

Peel Viking Sport- 1966

Most people associate Peel Engineering with the building of fiberglass bike fairings and microcars. Peel also made a couple of different car models based on then-current production cars’ running gear. 

  • Country of Origin: Isle of Man
  • Peel Engineering Co.
Peugeot 202 Berline Decouvrable- 1939

Peugeot 202 Berline Decouvrable- 1939

The Peugeot 202 was the smallest car made by Peugeot in the pre-WWII era. This particular model has a large convertible top, and the model was known as the Berline Decouvrable.

Peugeot 202-1938

Peugeot 202-1938

Peugeot is one of the oldest car makers in the world, with production beginning in 1890.  Peugeot was also a prosperous bicycle maker before going into the automobile industry.

Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6-1986

Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6-1986

The 205 is often heralded as the car that saved Peugeot. This small, front-drive platform was available in many varieties – 3-door hatch, 5-door hatch, cabrio, and even as a tall-body commercial vehicle.

Peugeot Triporteur- 1949

Peugeot Triporteur- 1949

In 1939, Peugeot introduced their first three-wheeled delivery motorcycle, the “Trimoteur.” It was advertised as “the more economic of the fast means of delivery.” 

  • Country of Origin: France
  • S.A. des Automobiles Peugeot
Peugeot VLV- 1942

Peugeot VLV- 1942

During the second World War, much of Europe suffered from the lack of gasoline. Peugeot, like many other manufacturers, made a few electric vehicles. 

 

  • Country of Origin: France
  • S.A. des Automobiles Peugeot
PGO Hemera- 2011

PGO Hemera- 2011

Brothers Gilles and Olivier Prévôt began PGO (Prévôt Gilles et Olivier) Automobiles in 1985, but production started in earnest in 2000, building Porsche 356-inspired sports cars. 

Piaggio VespaCar P501-1977

Piaggio VespaCar P501-1977

Known as the APE (ah-pay), Italian for “bee”, this little three-wheeled workhorse often found itself as busy as its namesake. 

Polski Fiat 126 Bis- 1990

Polski Fiat 126 Bis- 1990

In 1931, the Polish government signed an agreement with Fiat for license production of the 621 truck and the 508 Balilla small car. The cars were sold through the Fiat dealer network under the name Polski-Fiat.

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