A charming French time machine from the early days of motoring
Almost one hundred years old and today once again presented in beautiful condition. This 1925 Peugeot 172R is one of those cars that immediately brings a smile to your face. Compact, elegant and wonderfully simple: motoring as it once began.
The car has been fully restored and is today in truly beautiful condition. Great care was taken to preserve its authentic character, and the typical original details remain present, including the various original engravings and markings that are so important on a car of this age.
Also included is the accompanying doctor’s bag, a wonderful period accessory that perfectly suits the character of the Peugeot and instantly evokes images of France in the 1920s.
The 172R is a genuine pre-war automobile in its purest form. No unnecessary luxury or electronics, but a lightweight car, simple mechanics and a three-speed manual gearbox. The convertible roof can be folded fully open, making this a particularly enjoyable and unique way to travel on a sunny day.
Behind the wheel, it is of course not about speed. Its charm lies precisely in the opposite: operating the simple mechanical controls, looking out over the narrow bonnet and experiencing every kilometre. Even a short drive to a local event or a terrace becomes something special in a car like this.
The Peugeot is also compact and easy to handle, making it a particularly attractive introduction to the world of true pre-war motoring. A car to enjoy on historic rallies, club drives and classic-car events, but equally a beautiful object within a collection.
What makes this particular example especially appealing is the combination of its complete restoration, beautiful presentation and numerous authentic details. A pre-war car that is not only wonderful to look at, but one that genuinely invites you to use and enjoy it.
A charming Peugeot from an era when every journey was still an adventure — and perhaps today even more so than it was then.