Main components

High quality restoration
Very good state of preservation, close to concours condition
Aluminium dashboard, hand-painted by an artist
French registered with matching serial numbers

The most

The Peugeot 201 was a bold marketing move at a time when the general public simply couldn't afford a car. Released in 1929 during the Depression, no one expected the car to be the success it was - but it managed to keep the company afloat, and managed to outsell almost all of its contemporaries. The trick was to advertise its austerity - and in the 8 years it was on the market, nearly 150,000 units were sold.

The 201 also occupies a special place in motoring history, as it was the first model to feature the now iconic Peugeot numbering system with a central '0', and the 201 'C', launched in 1931, is often regarded as one of the first production cars with independent front suspension.

This particular example has been meticulously maintained and restored to a very high standard, with the bodywork and paintwork in very good condition. The wood-effect dashboard, which is actually aluminium and beautifully painted, is particularly striking. All in all, this is a superb French classic that can do any collection proud.

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History and documents

Built and registered in 1931
Two known registered owners prior to current vendor
Purchased by current owner two years ago
Previous owner was responsible for restoration
Returned to service by a specialist in classic Citroëns and Peugeots after a few years of inactivity
MOT valid until October 2024
Serial numbers match according to what we are told
Currently shows 03,060 km on the five-digit odometer

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Condition

Currently kept in a car concierge where it is pampered
No modifications to the original vehicle
High quality restoration
The bodywork appears to be in very good condition, with the exception of a small, light scratch to the right-hand rear.
The paintwork appears to be in very good condition, with no corrosion
The cab is in good condition and has been treated to a full interior steam clean
Aluminium dashboard hand-painted by an artist
All original accessories are in new or near-new condition, including a few rarities
The dashboard is in aluminium painted to look like wood, which has been beautifully done.
All instruments are clear and legible
The interior is well presented, with no notable imperfections on the seats, headliner, doors or rest of the cabin
The carpets appear to be in good condition

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La Mécanique

1,122cc 4-litre engine
3-speed manual transmission
We are told that the engine runs well with no faults to report
We are informed that the vehicle starts at the first turn of the key
The seller has replaced the carburettor and fitted a new battery
All in all, the car seems to be in excellent mechanical health

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