Owners of classics have respect for the past. A mixture of nostalgia, admiration for the cars from their youth and perhaps because of that a reliving of a time long gone. When you see this beautiful Panhard 17 Break from 1964, don't feelings of affection arise? It may even be that the melancholy wraps its arms around you. We would like to give the Panhard 17 Break some space with the information we received from the Panhard Automobielclub Nederland.
By: Dirk de Jong
In 1967, the production of Panhard was stopped by Citroën discontinued, but the interests of the Panhard riders had to be looked after. The establishment of a club was the solution, certainly in the interest of the supply of spare parts and the provision of technical advice. And of course organizing events and discussion evenings where everyone is welcome with a warm heart for Panhard.
History
Production took place in the heart of Paris. The first cars were sold as early as 1891 and these were the exclusive large voitures until 1940. After the war, the market was worked with smaller and lighter cars. The Panhards drove quickly and economically, especially because of the streamline and the aluminum body. The post-war Panhards all used air-cooled, high-efficiency twin-cylinder boxer engines.
What makes a car a classic?
The basis is that the car has a history, or it has to be something special. This clearly applies to this Panhard and it is therefore good that Dago expresses the personal history of the car and his enthusiasm.
Dago: “I've been crazy about the French automobile for years. I also drive a decent French classic DS, but this Panhard is really my enthusiast's car. It only hits the road at special events and classic days. I already had a Panhard Break in progress, but often came across this beautiful exclusive car at the old-timer event in Ruinerwold. When I later saw it for sale on the internet, the decision was quickly made.”
Exclusive: Two more Panhards 17 Break in the Netherlands
Dago continues: “As far as I can tell, there are two driving units in the Netherlands and another two that can only serve as donors. What is special about this Panhard 17 Break is that they were only produced for two years with a total of 3000 pieces, while the Berline P 17 made it to 130.000 pieces in the period from 1959 to 1965. The Panhard 17 Break was produced in Orlean, where the bodywork of the normal Paris Berline. Then the rear section was cut off and the chassis extended. An expert sees that the rear doors of the station wagon have a different shape, the doors had to be adjusted.”
His infectious enthusiasm makes it clear that the French oldtimers/classics play a leading role in Dago's hobby life. The Panhard P 17 Break is simply a magical car because of its rarity and beauty is cherished by Dago.
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I think the Panhard is a special car, but I think the ass of the estate is really ugly. I have driven and tinkered with two-cylinder air-cooled boxers for a long time. Unfortunately, I find the technology of these Panhard engines too complicated technically. but, because of the engine, which also doesn't last long, I don't dare to take on the adventure. Shame, as far as Panhard is concerned, it will remain a dream for me. Shame, they are beautiful automobiles, except for the ass of the station wagon.
Special, I never saw this break “in the wild” in the Netherlands at the time (50s/60s). Quite a lot of sedans and the older Dyna.
Special, I never saw this break in the wild in the Netherlands at the time (50s/60s). Quite a lot of sedans and the older Dyna.
Unique car. I want that too.
technique that makes you pee hard!