Coachwork by Clément-Rothschild
René Panhard was an engineer whose organization, dependent in Paris, made woodworking instruments and created engines beneath license. With his companion, Émile Levassor, he experimented with horseless carriages working with engines certified from Daimler. In 1891, Panhard & Levassor presented for sale what was arguably the world’s initial manufacturing motor vehicle, making use of a Daimler motor. Over all, the firm was responsible for bequeathing the auto planet the Système Panhard, which embodied the now common layout of a entrance-mounted engine driving the rear axle by using a clutch, gearbox and differential. The modern motor auto experienced been born.
Panhard & Levassor swiftly set up a reputation for fantastic engineering, fantastic craftsmanship, exceptional trustworthiness, and superb effectiveness, traits that positioned the company at the forefront in early motor sport, notably the great Continental metropolis-to-metropolis races of the time. Minimal speculate as a result that these types of notables and sportsmen as the Hon C S Rolls, Chev R de Knyff, Maurice Farman, Léon Girardot, and Fernand Charron have been connected so intently with the marque.
This early Panhard & Levassor Form A Voiturette is run by a 1,654cc twin-cylinder motor. Rated at 7hp, this monobloc device options computerized inlet valves, facet exhaust valves, and trembler coil ignition. The transmission consists of a cone clutch three speeds and reverse gearbox with appropriate-hand quadrant alter and aspect-chain remaining generate. The correct-hand push chassis is of timber and metal flitch-plate construction, with a 1.8m wheelbase and 1.22m keep track of, whilst suspension is by means of semi-elliptic springs all spherical. A aspect lever operates contracting-band brakes on the rear wheels and there is also a transmission brake operated by a foot pedal. Concluded in French Blue with black wings, cream coachlines and black leather-based upholstery, the sporting entire body is geared up with a cape cart hood and functions massive, brass, dashboard-mounted sidelights.
According the Panhard ledgers, a duplicate of which is on file, car or truck number ‘5139’ – a Sort A with KA a few-speed gearbox – was provided new on 25th April 1902 to Christy, Médecet et Cie of 1 position d’Helvétie, Lyon, brokers for Panhard & Levassor and Renault Frères. No point out is created of the coachwork equipped, but it is considered that the auto would have been provided in rolling chassis form to Clément-Rothschild, whose entire body (number ‘299’) it however carries now, and purchased by the initial proprietor in this type.
Just one calendar year later, the Panhard was marketed to the 2nd proprietor, in whose family’s possession it resided for the following 70 several years. In 1972 the vehicle was found out, nevertheless in Lyon, by the 3rd proprietor, the late Guihery Le Rolland, earlier President of the Teuf-Teuf Club. By now the motor vehicle was in instead fatigued order, and Mr Le Rolland commissioned a extensive restoration. Thereafter the Panhard was constantly campaigned on rallies and gatherings right until the early 21st Century.
In 2007 the vehicle was obtained in Paris by the current operator, who brought it to the Uk wherever a ‘body off’ restoration of all the mechanicals was carried out by Veteran car specialists Henal Engineering Ltd of Hailsham, East Sussex. On file are the costs exceeding £50,000 detailing the complete overhaul of the motor, gearbox, steering, chains and other transferring areas. At this time a self-starter and time period Zenith carburettor had been equipped prior to the car completed its first London-Brighton Run that 12 months (2007). Benefiting from an early setting up time, as a 1902 motor vehicle, the Panhard subsequently concluded the Run a further 7 occasions (up to 2014) – together with one particular of the wettest on history – devoid of a solitary problem.
At other situations of the yr, the motor vehicle was utilized successfully in annual Creepy Crawly rallies, Ashdown Ambles, and Greatest of West Kent runs as effectively as Teuf-Teuf occasions back in France. It is only the vendor’s advancing years that have compelled him to offer you the Panhard for sale now.
On file are paperwork which includes a Uk V5C Registration Certification (for the range ‘EA 941’) VCC Certification of Day No.2535 showing 1902 MoT Certification up to 2012 photographic file 1902-2007 photocopy extract 1902 Panhard ledger 2007 restoration charges (see higher than) and 8 London-Brighton Veteran Car or truck Run Completion Certificates.
With its entirely documented ownership, this exceptional Panhard & Levassor would make an fantastic addition to any assortment of important motor vehicles.
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February 2017
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