£29,938 (Est: £12,543 - £20,905)
1939 Peugeot 402 B
Aguttes • France • 13 Dec 2020
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£29,938 (Est: £12,543 - £20,905)
1939 Peugeot 402 B
France • 13 Dec 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1939 Peugeot 402 B Limousine, a unique model due to its post-war bodywork by Lourtioux, boasts a rare Cotal gearbox and certified provenance from Peugeot. Originally supplied to the Air Ministry, it was later re-bodied for an art dealer and stored for a period before being acquired by the current owner in 2001, presenting a distinct history for discerning collectors.
Condition
6
While the car has a unique history and desirable features like the Cotal gearbox and Peugeot certification, the post-war re-bodying and storage period introduce potential condition concerns. The description focuses more on history than current condition.
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Automatic
1939
Auction
808550
France
£29,938 (Est: £12,543 - £20,905)
1939 Peugeot 402 B
Aguttes • France • 13 Dec 2020
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Unique model with post-war bodywork Rare optional Cotal gearbox Excellent provenance, certified by Peugeot swiss registration papers
Chassis no.
808550 - Body no.
296
Presented in 1935 to compete with Citroën’s Traction Avant, the Peugeot 402 had very innovative styling, inspired by the fashion for modern streamlined design.
Its exceptionally smooth lines for the period marked a break from Peugeot’s traditional design, but the chassis and engine remained very conventional.
It was built until 1941 and a full range was offered, including a saloon, cabriolet and two-door ‘coach’.
In 1939, it evolved into the 402 B with a more prominent radiator grille and an enlarged boot (saloons only), while the spare wheel was now stowed inside the luggage compartment on all body styles.
The engine differed from the 1938 model with the adoption of a 2142cc engine (increased from 1991cc) with wet cylinder liners.
The Cotal gearbox was still available as an option and offered a more pleasant and...
Price Analysis vs Other 402s
£750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,080
Median Price (Since 2020)
£179,767
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