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1937 Panhard X76 Dynamic

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Chassis no. 200128
Engine no. 200128

The French built Dynamic is not only a pre war technological wonder it is an art Deco masterpiece. The overall design is notably eccentric and these cars have always been love it, hate it or even perhaps I don’t get it for most viewers. That said no one can deny that the car’s embellishments and details are the height of Art Deco style.

Other oddities include a steering wheel in the center of the front seat as the car was made to be driven with its two front seat passengers to either side of the driver. The shift is also noteworthy as it is on a rod that is pulled and pushed in and out of the dashboard. Other interesting features are a glove box knob that not only pulls the glove box lid open and closed it can also be turned to open and close the front window for ventilation.

 

The winner of several recent awards, this Panhard Dynamic has been driven only 1,500 kilometers since a sympathetic amateur restoration to a good standard. Stunning in claret on ivory, it is nicely complimented by a tan wool interior. In 1997, it was honored at Poitiers Élégance Automobiles, a vintage car rally in the Poitou-Charentes region of western France, and in 1998 at Concours d'Elegance d'Automobiles Sarlat in Dordogne. The following year it received accolades at Circuit International des Remparts d'Angoulême.

The car runs and drives well, and its center-steer configuration presents a unique, and, perhaps surprisingly, pleasant experience. It cannot pass unnoticed, so will ensure that its new owner is always the center of attention.