Description
PEUGEOT 163 B TORPEDO: The pivot model that ushered Peugeot into modernity
We present this magnificent Peugeot 163 B Torpedo dating from January 1922.
This Torpedo bodywork model embodies the understated elegance of the 1920s.
It is one of the first Peugeots produced with left-hand drive.
It is a hinge/ pivot model, reflecting post-war technical development and retaining a quintessential vintage charm.
Our Torpedo carries serial number 40735 and is part of the 9, 319 examples produced between 1919 and 1924.
It was featured in AutoHéroes magazine No. 38 in September 2024.
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Why this Peugeot 163 B is a rare opportunity:
Clear status: Collection vehicle registration (Carte Grise Collection), acquired by the current owner in 2019.
Work history: Recent work has been carried out, including the water pump, dynamo, gearbox overhaul, belt and various ancillary items.
Pioneering technology: It benefits from advanced equipment for its era: electric starter, battery and electric headlights front and rear.
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 clock
Body colour: Blue
Interior: Black faux leather
Top: Black heavy-duty cotton canvas
Engine: Inline 4-cylinder (Type 177), 1, 435 cc
Gearbox: 4-speed manual (reverse gear reversed)
Fuel system: Solex carburettor
Battery: 6 Volts
Brakes: 2 drum brakes (rear)
Wheels: Wooden spoke wheels with Peugeot logo at the centre
Tyres: Waymaster with Michelin tube 760x90
Collection registration, 4 seats
Minor faults: A few minor corrosion spots are noted on the engine hood.
This unique Peugeot Torpedo represents a rare opportunity to acquire a cornerstone of French automotive history.
