Description
PEUGEOT 163 B TORPEDO: The landmark model that ushered Peugeot into modernity
We offer this magnificent Peugeot 163 B Torpedo dating from January 1922.
This Torpedo body style embodies the understated elegance of the 1920s.
It is one of the first Peugeots produced with the steering wheel on the left.
It is a transitional vehicle, bearing witness to post-war technical evolution and retaining a highly sought-after quaint charm.
Our Torpedo bears serial number 40735 and is among the 9, 319 examples produced between 1919 and 1924.
It was featured in AutoHéroes magazine No. 38, September 2024.
Why this Peugeot 163 B is a rare opportunity:
Clear status: Historic vehicle registration (Carte Grise Collection), acquired by the current owner in 2019.
Maintenance history: Recent work has been carried out, including the water pump, dynamo, gearbox service, belt and various ancillary fittings.
Pioneering technology: It benefits from advanced equipment for its era: electric starter, battery and electric front and rear lights.
Authenticity: Fitted with wooden wheels with brass Peugeot logos for the wheel centres, and a radiator cap with thermometer included.
Equipment and technical specifications:
Model: Peugeot 163 B Torpedo
Year: 1922
Mileage: 7, 277 km on the odometer
Body colour: Blue
Interior: Black faux leather
Top: Black strong cotton canvas
Engine: Inline 4 (Type 177), 1, 435 cc
Gearbox: Manual 4-speed (reversed grille)
Fuel: Solex carburettor
Battery: 6 Volts
Brakes: 2 drum brakes (rear)
Wheels: Wooden spoked wheels with Peugeot logo centres
Tyres: Waymaster with Michelin tube 760x90
Collection registration, 4-seater
Minor defects: A few minor corrosion spots are reported on the engine bonnet.
This unique Peugeot Torpedo represents a rare opportunity to acquire a cornerstone of French automotive history.
