Panhard started in the car business in 1887. The last Panhard badged car was built in 1967, 2 years after the automotive division of the company was bought by Citroen. (Panhard still builds military vehicles).
The PL 17 was built from 1959 through 1965. The engine is a 2 cylinder, air cooled, "boxer" style engine. It puts out somewhere in the neighborhood of 40 HP.
This is another great old French car, full of innovation and style.
Restoration appears to have been started on this car and the seller says that "95%" of parts are with the car, including "bumpers, glass, lights, carburetor, wiring, generator, seats, etc."
Located in Flint, MI, click here to see the eBay listing.
1980 Renault Le Car - Le Movie Star Car.According to the seller, this car has been in a few movies and the TV show "My Name Is Earl".
You can read my January 2009 post about the R5 / Le Car here.
Here's your chance to own a car that's not only fun, but famous, too.
Located in Bellingham, WA, click here to see the Craigslist ad.
1985 ASC / McLaren Convertible - According to ASCMcLaren.org, the ASC / McLaren was the brain-child of engineer Peter Muscat. It came about in an unusual way... "(Muscat) came up with the idea when his wife, a Ford employee, was not allowed park her Mercedes SL in the parking lot. In '82, he converted a '80 coupe into a 2 seat convertible, complete with a canvas top that folded underneath a hard cover, hiding it completely out sight. After the car was complete, he showed the car to Ford. Because Ford was planning a topless Mustang for the 1983 model year, it was suggested that he talk to the people at Linclon-Mercury. Since the Capri sales had been sliding and was being left out when the Mustang went topless, Mercury was sold on the idea after a version based on the Capri was made."Muscat contracted American Sunroof Company to build the cars based on his original design. ASC contacted McLaren to help with the suspension.
These cars are extremely well engineered convertibles. They are also rare, with just 552 convertibles built in total.
Like the Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe I featured the other day, this is a rare domestic car that will most likely appreciate in value.
This car appears to have been very well restored.
Located in Michigan, click here to see the eBay listing.
