Highlights
- Only one former registered keeper since import in 2009
- Exempt from MOT and road tax due to historic vehicle status
- One of only a few examples in the UK
- Distinctive hand-operated three-speed gearbox
The Appeal
Developed specifically to aid the French economy after World War II, the Peugeot Utility Bike became a common sight in French towns and cities, often taken on board by farms and small enterprises that needed a straightforward, inexpensive solution for transit. Today, they're a rather fine pop of mid-century design - spartan and characterful, with an outsized basket that could cart around anything from carrots to pigeons.
This particular 1953 trike has been in the UK since 2009 with just one former registered keeper, and comes to us in highly original order and with a recent respray in its original beige. We expect it'll garner plenty of interest at auction, and will make a fabulous base for cosmetic restoration.
This particular 1953 trike has been in the UK since 2009 with just one former registered keeper, and comes to us in highly original order and with a recent respray in its original beige. We expect it'll garner plenty of interest at auction, and will make a fabulous base for cosmetic restoration.
History and Paperwork
- Originally built in 1953 and imported to the UK in 2009
- Only one former registered keeper since import
- Exempt from MOT and road tax due to historic vehicle status
- Reported by Peugeot to have a carrying capacity of 100 kg
The Condition
- Recently resprayed in beige
- Some pockets of corrosion and blistering, commensurate with the bike's venerable years
- Appears highly original throughout, right down to the Peugeot branding
The Mechanics
- 125cc two-stroke petrol engine
- Manual transmission with 3 gears
- Hand-operated gear change system mounted on the fuel tank
- Cooling provided by a fan driven directly by the engine
- Reported top speed of 28mph
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