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1902 Peugeot 5½hp Bébé Two-seat Runabout
United Kingdom • 1 Nov 2019
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1902 Peugeot 5½hp Bébé is a remarkable survivor, boasting originality and a rich history including participation in numerous London to Brighton Veteran Car Runs. Having been owned by notable collectors and maintained in excellent condition, it represents a rare opportunity for enthusiasts of veteran vehicles.

Condition
9
The vehicle is in outstandingly original condition, with original paintwork, upholstery, engine, and toolbox. It has known ownership history and has been a many-time London to Brighton Veteran Car Run finisher. While kept in storage since 2012, it fired up first turn recently, indicating well-maintained mechanicals.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
3296
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
A 1386
RHD/LHD:
RHD
*Body no.
3296 *Purchased off the Paris Motor Show stand in 1902 *Outstandingly original condition *Known ownership history with present ownership since 2006 *Many-time London to Brighton Veteran Car Run finisher Possessing a wonderful history, this delightful Peugeot Bébé was purchased off the Paris Motor Show stand in 1902 by a Captain Kelly.
Owned by Mr Bernard Wood of Whepstead, Suffolk in 1946, the car was acquired in May 1947 by Mr Kenneth Bowyer of Kirtling, Suffolk, who entered it for the third post-war London-Brighton Veteran Car Run, held in 1949.
One of the accompanying photographs shows the car arriving in Brighton on Madeira Drive, and it can be seen that the condition is virtually the same as today, with perhaps a little more patina.
The car has a very early VCC Certificate (No.
139) dated 24th February 1949.
When Mr Bowyer died in 1988, his widow sold the Peugeot at auction where it was bought by noted classic car racer and collector of important motor cars, Mr Nei...
Points of note
£4,493
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£27,392
Median Price (Since 2020)
£60,598
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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