One of approximately 1,000 Berliet Type VI produced
€8,845 mechanical overhaul completed in 2013
Stunning presentation in an elegant color combination
Comprehensive history file including original manuals
Registered in Belgium
The Appeal
The Type VI was the smallest of the new pre-war Berliet models. It was designed to meet French automotive tax regulations for 7 CV vehicles and directly compete with models like the Renault NN and Peugeot Type 172. With its modern overhead valve (OHV) engine that offered more power and reliability than its rivals, plus a four-speed gearbox more advanced than the three-speed transmissions of its competitors, it had serious advantages in this particularly competitive segment.
Although a major automaker, Berliet's Lyon factory primarily focused on commercial vehicles. This likely explains why only around 1,000 examples of this car were produced. The elegant, streamlined Torpedo bodies like this example were among the most popular.
This is a fine Type VI, featuring an attractive green and yellow color scheme and a carefully presented interior. It notably carries the original dealer's badge from the Clermont-Ferrand region.
The history file is particularly interesting and includes original manuals, vintage advertisements, and service records. It includes a 2013 invoice for €8,845 covering major restoration work on the 1,160 cc four-cylinder engine.
Elegant, practical, and clearly well-maintained, this Berliet represents a rare opportunity for pre-war French automobile enthusiasts.022.JPG13.44 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 3,984 km shown (total mileage likely higher)
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