Chassis No.: 808550

€28 000 | Sold

Unique model with post-war bodywork

Rare optional Cotal gearbox

Excellent provenance, certified by Peugeot

swiss registration papers

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Chassis no. 808550 - Body no. 296 Presented in 1935 to compete with Citroën’s Traction Avant, the Peugeot 402 had very innovative styling, inspired by the fashion for modern streamlined design. Its exceptionally smooth lines for the period marked a break from Peugeot’s traditional design, but the chassis and engine remained very conventional. It was built until 1941 and a full range was offered, including a saloon, cabriolet and two-door ‘coach’. In 1939, it evolved into the 402 B with a more prominent radiator grille and an enlarged boot (saloons only), while the spare wheel was now stowed inside the luggage compartment on all body styles.

The engine differed from the 1938 model with the adoption of a 2142cc engine (increased from 1991cc) with wet cylinder liners. The Cotal gearbox was still available as an option and offered a more pleasant and comfortable drive, but its prohibitive price at the time - 2900 francs more than the standard gearbox - limited the number sold and makes it extremely rare on the market today.

According to the information supplied by Peugeot’s sales department, the model we are offering is a 402 B Limousine Type N5 which left the factory on 27 October 1939 to be supplied to the Air Ministry. Fitted with a Cotal gearbox, the car has a remarkable history, judging by the accounts of its previous owners. Bought just after the war from the state, it was specially re-bodied by Lourtioux (at 10 rue des Grands Près in Montluçon) at the request of its new owner, a dealer in art and antiques from central France. After his death, the car was laid up but properly stored by a neighbour, who finally bought the car some years later. It was finally acquired by its current owner in 2001 through the dealer Bruno Vendiesse. He had been looking for a distinctive car, which

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