Panhard Competition Coupe by Ghia-Aigle- 1954

This car is a one-off prototype built by Ghia-Aigle of Lugano, Switzerland for the 1954 Geneva Auto Show. The body is hand-formed aluminum and the chassis and drivetrain are identical to the Panhard Dyna Jr found nearby. This car was originally purchased by Seymour Northrop of Spokane, Washington and has spent its entire life in the United States. It remains in its original condition except for a body respray at some point in its life. Ghia-Aigle built approximately 50 different coachbuilt cars in the 1950s.

This vehicle was acquired from the private collection of Mark Brinker.

Specifications:

Manufacturer: Sté Anonyme des Anciens Établissements, Panhard & Levassor (chassis), Ghia-Aigle (coachwork)

Country of Origin: France (chassis) / Switzerland (coachwork)

Drivetrain Configuration: Front engine, front wheel drive

Engine: Air-cooled, Panhard, 850cc, horizontally opposed two-cylinder, four-stroke, 40 hp

Transmission: 4-speed manual

Top Speed: 80 mph

Year of Production: 1954

Number Produced: 1

Original Cost: 12,120 Swiss Francs (~$2,773.46)