Chassis No.
1844753
1957 Peugeot 203 Découvrable
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Offered Without Reserve
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- Peugeot’s first post-war production vehicle; features many technical firsts for the company, including a monocoque body, alloy-headed engine, and hydraulic brakes
- One of circa 2,567 examples of the 203 Cabriolet built in the final year of the 1952 to 1956 production run
- Designed by Henri Thomas; style inspired by contemporary American sedans, particularly the Chevrolet Fleetline
- Boasts the later, higher horsepower 1,290-cc inline four-cylinder engine
- An opportunity to own a rare and well-presented piece of fascinating Peugeot history
- The odometer displayed 56,966 kilometres at the time of cataloguing
Please note, most of the vehicles in The Willy Michiels Collection have been retained on static display for many years. As such, some cars and motorcycles will require mechanical servicing to be made roadworthy. As part of this estate sale, the vehicles are offered in their condition as found, and wherever possible RM Sotheby's encourages prospective buyers to inspect any lots prior to bidding. Please contact an RM Sotheby's Car Specialist for the condition of specific lots or with any further questions.
