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Peugeot 203 Torpédo Tour de France, 1954

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€58,408 | Sold

  • Carte grise française
  • Châssis n° 1700045
  • Modèle emblématique et rare
  • Exposée au Manoir de l'Automobile de Lohéac
  • Carrosserie ludique
  • Sans réserve

Le 8 juillet 1954, les foules qui se sont amassées à Amsterdam pour assister au départ du fabuleux Tour de France Cycliste découvrent avec amusement un véhicule suiveur inédit: la Peugeot 203 Torpédo Tour de France. Produite à 12 exemplaires identiques par Peugeot au sein des ateliers spéciaux de la Garenne-Colombes, elle a pour vocation un contact facile entre les cyclistes et leurs équipes de soutien, tout en permettant le transport de vélos. A ce titre, elle est dépourvue de porte et dispose d'une capote sommaire, tandis que les supports pour vélos viennent s'ancrer sur la partie arrière. Deux autres unités seront fabriquées en 1955 et au début des années 60.

L'exemplaire présenté repose sur une base de carrosserie type D3S correspondant à la version cabriolet et a été produit en 1954. Il a bénéficié d'une restauration ancienne bien réalisée, et c'est lors d'une vente aux enchères organisée par Maître Poulain au début des années 2000 que son actuel propriétaire en a fait l'acquisition. Elle était alors immatriculée dans les Alpes Maritimes depuis le 15 février 1966. Depuis, la voiture a pu être admirée au sein du Manoir de l'Automobile de Lohéac et lors de quelques manifestations locales.

Elle est toujours équipée de sa sellerie spécifique et de son armature de capote, tandis que les trous de fixation du porte-vélo ont été obstrués par des boulons chromés. Un monogramme indiquant le nom du concessionnaire cannois historique de la marque, Ortelli, est fixé sur la malle arrière. N'ayant roulé que peu ces dernières années, elle devra bénéficier d'une révision générale de principe avant de se lancer à l'assaut des cols les plus emblématiques qui ont fait la renommée de la course mythique pour laquelle elle a été élaborée. MERCI DE NOTER QUE LE CONTROLE TECHNIQUE PRESENTE UNE CONTRE-VISITE POUR CAUSE DE CORROSION PERFORANTE AU NIVEAU DES SOUBASSEMENTS.

French title Chassis n ° 1700045 - Iconic and rare model - On exhibit at the Manoir de l'Automobile de Lohéac - Delightful bodywork - No reserve On July 8, 1954, the crowds who gathered in Amsterdam to watch the start of the fabulous Tour de France Cycliste were amused to discover a new vehicle following the cyclists: the Peugeot 203 Torpédo Tour de France. Produced in 12 identical copies by Peugeot in the special workshops of Garenne-Colombes, it was intended for easy contact between cyclists and their support teams, while allowing the transport of bicycles. As such, it has no door and has a basic hood, while the bicycle racks are anchored to the rear.

Two more similar ones would be manufactured in 1955 and the beginning of the 1960s. The one on offer is based on a D3S type bodywork base corresponding to the convertible version and was produced in 1954. It has benefited from a well-done older restoration, and it was during an auction organized by Maître Poulain in the early 2000s that its current owner acquired it. It was registered in south of France since 15 february 1966. Since then, the car has been much admired at the Manoir de l'Automobile de Lohéac and at several local events. It is still equipped with its specific upholstery and its soft top frame, while the mounting holes of the bike carrier have been blocked by chrome bolts.

A monogram indicating the name of the brand's historic Cannes dealer, Ortelli, is affixed to the trunk. With very limited usage in recent years, it will need a general overhaul before setting out to conquer the most iconic of passes which made the cycling race legendary, and for which it was developed. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TECHNICAL INSPECTION REQUIRES A NEW PRESENTATION BECAUSE OF PITTING CORROSION ON THE UNDERBODY. Photos © Peter Singhof

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