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£21,834 (Est: £17,176 - £34,352)

1939 - PEUGEOT 402 B LIMOUSINE BREAK WOODY PAR LES ETS LOURTIOUX

France • 15 Oct 2023

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AI Listing Summary

This is a unique 1939 Peugeot 402 B Limousine with a rich history, originally built for the French Air Ministry and later rebodied by Etablissements Lourtioux. It features a rare Cotal gearbox and has been owned by notable figures, including Lindsay Owen Jones, the former CEO of L'Oréal. The car is presented in superb original condition, with plans for cosmetic enhancements by Lecoq, making it a unique and exclusive opportunity for collectors.

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Condition 

8

The car is described as being in perfect working order and presentation. It has been perfectly maintained and is in superb original condition. While it will be sent to Lecoq to perfect a few cosmetic details, this suggests the car is already in excellent condition with only minor touch-ups needed.

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Transmission:

Automatic

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Swiss registration document
Vehicle for temporary importation

Unique model with bodywork just after the war
Perfect working order and presentation
Rare optional Cotal gearbox
A long history
Very fine provenance, Peugeot certificate

According to information provided by Peugeot’s sales department, the model we are presenting is a 402 B Limousine Type N5, which left the factory on 27 October 1939 for the French Air Ministry.

Fitted with a Cotal gearbox for extra driving pleasure and comfort (an option that was prohibitively expensive at the time!), this car has a singular history as well as an
exceptional provenance, to say the least.

Purchased just after the war from the Domaines, it was specially rebodied by Etablissements Lourtioux – 10 rue des Grands Près, Montluçon – at the request of its new owner, an antiques and paintings dealer from central France.

After the latter’s death, the car remained immobilised, but was very properly stored with a neighbour who finally bought it a f...

Points of note

£750

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£13,080

Median Price (Since 2020)

£179,767

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