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1895 Panhard Coupe


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Originally started as a slump buster this became a lot more involved.  From a company out of France called "Europe", instructions were in French. I tried Google translator but didn't get much help.  No positive attachment points, I basically built it with Micro Crystal Clear and its very fragile.  I read that a Panhard similar to this won the first ever auto race.  Interesting subject but I'm glad its done and in the case.  Thanks for looking, comments welcome as always.

 

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11 hours ago, Classicgas said:

Very cool. Never heard of that car, nor the kit manufacturer. Where did you get it?

Found it on ebay several years ago, I was on a turn-of-the-century kick.  About all you can find of that era are 1/32.  Thanks for the comment.

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21 hours ago, beeRS said:

Interesting car, and very cleanly built. I wonder where the engine would fit in one of these?

It's in the front, under the "hood".  The starting crank is up front.  You can see the crank on the model. Here is a similar car.

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I believe it was powered by this spindly looking V-twin engine:

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Another view of the engine compartment:

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Some good info on https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Panhard-Levassor

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