Rare hardtop: 1959 D.B. Panhard Le Mans Luxe

Panhard, originally Panhard et Levassor, stands as one of automotive history’s most innovative marques. Established in 1886, the French automaker began vehicle production in 1890, consistently introducing groundbreaking ideas. Its remarkable achievements include the first front-engine automobile in 1891, the 1934 Panoramique with curved glass, and the sophisticated 1936 Dynamique featuring a self-supporting steel body,… Read More Rare hardtop: 1959 D.B. Panhard Le Mans Luxe

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Pure France: 1967 Matra Djet V

Even though we have released other D-Jet matras like this one, we have to admit that this is probably the best one, or at least the one that has the right color. Blue is to France as red is to Italy or silver to Germany (or yellow to Belgium, and so on): these were the… Read More Pure France: 1967 Matra Djet V

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Orange racer: 1956 DB HBR 5 “Mille Miglia”

Perhaps it is a bit late for the participation of the Mille Miglia 2020 (in progress these days), however if the thing still interests you, this car could be the right one. It is in fact a Panhard HBR 5 first series, built in 1956 and characterized, precisely as the first series, by retractable headlights,… Read More Orange racer: 1956 DB HBR 5 “Mille Miglia”

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Chopped and sectioned: 1961 DB HBR 5 Super Rallye

There is always a small aura of mystery about the cars produced by Deutsch Bonnet, it is in fact due to both small production and the fact that in those years, French cars lived in the shadow of the most famous and widespread Italian cars. And yet, wherever the DBs competed, they have always achieved good… Read More Chopped and sectioned: 1961 DB HBR 5 Super Rallye

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French fiberglass: 1960 DB HBR 5

French car builders often used fiberglass to build their sports cars: it’s not a “noble” material such as aluminium, used mostly by italian coachbilders, but it’s light, cheap and easy to use. The DB (which is for Deutsch-Bonnet) HBR5 was a car built from 1955 to 1961 with a fiberglass body and a Panhard derived… Read More French fiberglass: 1960 DB HBR 5

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Born black: 1958 Abarth 750 by Zagato

Finally we are seeing a 750 Double Bubble which is not just a piece of rusted metal; this car is absolutely restorable without asking to the new owner to do some kind of miracle. During the last years a lot of these have been put for sale but most of them were very incomplete cars… Read More Born black: 1958 Abarth 750 by Zagato

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Premium quality: 1958 Abarth 750 by Zagato

This Abarth is not the only 750 double bubble on the market in this moment, and for sure it’s not the cheapest, but we know (even if not personally) who the seller is and for sure this is one must be of the best 750 around. Indeed the seller is one the most knowledgeable Abarth guy… Read More Premium quality: 1958 Abarth 750 by Zagato

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Naked metal: 1959 Abarth 750 DB by Zagato

This 1959 750 DB is completely naked: a lot of attention must be paid to be sure that every part is included in the sale and, if not, to know what parts are missing. On the other hand, in this way it’s possible to check the real status of the car without distractions. This car… Read More Naked metal: 1959 Abarth 750 DB by Zagato

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