THE AUTUMN CLASSIC CAR SALE 30th September 2023

classiccarauctions.co.uk + buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 37 LOT 730 Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 1965 PANHARD 24CT Quintessentially French, a two-door, four window coupé with futuristic bodywork that looks capable of 100mph yet is powered by a 848cc, air-cooled twin. • The Panhard 24CT was unveiled to the press in Versailles on 24/06/1963 - fittingly, the day after that years Le Mans 24 Hours - the cars name paid homage to a string of class wins at La Sarthe • It was powered by a sophisticated, 848cc, flat-twin generating a respectable 50bhp driving the front wheels • This wonderful example was purchased by our vendor in Cornwall about 20 years ago and he resprayed it from its original red to its now very attractive colour scheme • It was originally purchased by a wealthy businessman in West Yorkshire for his wife, the only problem being that his wife didn’t drive. The problem was resolved with the employment of a full-time chauffeur who, dressed in full livery, drove the lady to her many social appointments in the county • Complete engine rebuild five years ago by an experienced Panhard mechanic including a new crank and a proper Panhard exhaust system at a cost of €3,800 • Only 50km since the rebuild and now has 45,025km (27,978 miles) on the clock Lot Details Reg: DVH 676C Chassis no.: 2313830 Mileage: MOT expiry: Exempt Consignor: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 78/135 «««¶¶ More Details Lot 730 Bid On Lot 730