Highlights
- A rare pre-war French economy car, seldom seen outside of specialist collections
- Presented as a cabriolet with a reported functioning convertible top
- Dashboard gauges and instrumentation reported to be in working order
- Paint and chrome present well for a car over 90 years old
The Appeal
The Mathis TY 5HP is one of the more obscure and fascinating chapters in French automotive history. Produced in Strasbourg from 1931 to the end of 1934, the TY was Mathis's answer to the demand for affordable, economical motoring, built on the earlier PY chassis and powered by a diminutive 905cc lateral four-cylinder engine producing 15hp. Survivors are scarce, making any example a noteworthy find for collectors of pre-war French machinery.
This 1933 Cabriolet presents well throughout for its age. The bodywork retains a good shine, and the cabin looks clean and comfortable, with the seats showing gentle signs of age that lend the interior an authentic period character. For those drawn to rare and characterful pre-war motoring, this Mathis TY 5HP Cabriolet represents a genuinely uncommon opportunity.
Key Information
- Mileage: 54,545 miles indicated (unwarranted)
- Country of registration: Belgium
- Technical inspection status: Not stated
- Technical specs: 905cc lateral four-cylinder petrol, three-speed manual, 15hp at 3,600 rpm
- Paperwork: Not stated
The Detail
- The vendor describes the two-tone white and red paintwork as being in very good condition, with minor chips where the convertible top attaches to the frame
- Chrome is reported to be bright but may need some attention in certain areas
- White and red wheels with chrome hubcaps; spare wheel mounted on the rear
- The convertible top is stated to be the original item and reported to close with ease
- Tan interior is described as clean and comfortable with minor ageing signs on the seats
- Dashboard finished in the same colour as the fenders and reported to be in very good condition
- All gauges reported to be working
- Equipped with an oil pump and thermosiphon-type cooling
- Ignition by coil battery
- Dry single-disc clutch and three-speed manual gearbox
- Hypoid-type rear axle
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