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£38,177 (Est: £34,240 - £51,360)
1959 DB PANHARD HBR5 Serial number 1094 Old
France • 10 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 DB Panhard HBR5 is a classic car with a serial number of 1094. It underwent an old restoration and has French registration. It is eligible for Mille Miglia, Tour Auto, and Le Mans Classic. The car is in excellent mechanical condition, with a beautiful patina on the bodywork.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in excellent mechanical condition with a beautiful patina on the bodywork. The bodywork has been well cared for and a test drive revealed a pleasant car to drive with no major faults. The car underwent a restoration that spanned more than 20 years.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
1094
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
9015 QB 14
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
1959 DB PANHARD HBR5
Serial number 1094
Old restoration
French registration
Eligible
Charles Deutsch, a Ponts et Chaussées engineer, and René Bonnet, a keen mechanic, met in 1932 when the latter's family workshop was put up for sale.
They soon came up with the idea of designing lightweight but ingenious cars for competition, all based on Citroën powertrains.
Thus, in 1938, the two friends managed to enter a car in the 12 Hours of Paris.
However, the war put their projects on hold, and it wasn't until 1945 that Deutsch and Bonnet took up their tools again to pursue their racing car dreams.
In 1947, Automobiles DB was founded, and in 1949, the duo took part in the Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time with a Citroën-powered "tank".
In the end, the ingenious enthusiasts turned to Panhard for the mechanical components of their future automobiles.
As early as 1950, they entered a Dyna-powered two-seater cabriolet in the Manche race.
It wasn't until 1952 that the Champigny-based firm ...
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£32,189
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£91,833
Median Price (Since 2020)
£241,474
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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