1961 DB Panhard Le Mans Cabriolet - Lot 27

Lot n° 27
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1961 DB Panhard Le Mans Cabriolet - Lot 27
1961 DB Panhard Le Mans Cabriolet WITHOUT RESERVATION - Chassis number: 5084 - French registration - Purchased in 1999 as a wreck - Restored over fifteen years by its owner - Immobilized for several years - Back on the road Designed in the early 1960s, the DB Panhard Le Mans cabriolet follows in the footsteps of Charles Deutsch and René Bonnet, based on the principle of a lightweight structure combined with Panhard mechanics. The streamlined bodywork, simple architecture and airy twin-cylinder engine reflect DB's experience in competition, notably at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where the brand's cars were distinguished by their mechanical sobriety and aerodynamic efficiency. The cabriolet transposes these characteristics into an open version intended for road use, while retaining the sporting spirit that defines the brand. The model presented, chassis 5084, was acquired in 1999 by its last owner from a wreck. He then undertook a complete restoration, carried out over more than fifteen years, with progressive attention paid to the main mechanical, structural and bodywork elements. The result was a rare model, representative of French handcrafted production in the early 1960s. Since the owner's death, the car has been immobilized and will need to be restarted before use. Today, it is in a condition consistent with the restoration carried out, offering a structured basis for the enthusiast wishing to finalize its tuning and return it to regular use. 1961 DB Panhard Le Mans Cabriolet - Chassis: 5084 - French registration document - Purchased in 1999 in a wrecked condition - Restored over more than fifteen years by its owner - Immobilized for several years - Needs to be put back on the road Designed in the early 1960s, the DB Panhard Le Mans Cabriolet is a continuation of the work of Charles Deutsch and René Bonnet, based on the principle of a lightweight structure combined with Panhard mechanics. The streamlined bodywork, simple architecture, and air-cooled twin-cylinder engine reflect the experience acquired by DB in competition, particularly at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where the brand's cars stood out for their mechanical simplicity and aerodynamic efficiency. The cabriolet transposes these characteristics into an open-top version intended for road use, while retaining the sporting spirit that defines the brand. The example presented here, chassis 5084, was acquired in 1999 by its last owner when it was in a wrecked condition. The owner then undertook a complete restoration, carried out over more than fifteen years, with progressive attention paid to the main mechanical, structural, and bodywork elements. The work carried out has resulted in the reconstruction of a rare model, representative of French craftsmanship in the early 1960s. Since the death of the owner, the car has remained immobile and will require restoration before use. It is now in a condition consistent with the restoration work carried out, offering a structured basis for enthusiasts wishing to finalize its development and return it to regular use.
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