1963 - Peugeot D4BD - Lot 44

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1963 - Peugeot D4BD - Lot 44
1963 - Peugeot D4BD French registration Chassis n°3028606 - Derived from a two-cylinder Chenard & Walcker - Very unusual utility today - Same owner for over 10 years - Restored, practical and economical Few people are familiar with the history of Peugeot's utility vehicles, affectionately nicknamed "Nez de cochon" (pig's noses) because of their protruding engine hoods. After the Second World War, it was no longer a time for carefree thinking, but for reconstruction. Engineer Pierre-Marie Pons, a civil servant in the Ministry of Industrial Production, launched a major plan for the French automotive industry. The main thrust of the plan was to abandon the luxury cars that had made the industry's reputation between the wars. The aim was to rationalize the sector, concentrating exclusively on small, low-displacement cars accessible to all, as well as commercial vehicles. With this in mind, Chenard & Walcker, once one of the most prestigious manufacturers, refocused its production in order to survive - with the help of coachbuilder Chausson, which had joined the company before the war. 1947 saw the launch of a front-wheel-drive, forward-cabin utility vehicle powered by the 202 engine. When the 203 came out, Peugeot took over production of the van when it absorbed Chausson, which had itself absorbed Chenard & Walcker. This meant that the Sochaux-based firm could offer the public an SUV without having to study it. The result was the D3 and D4, competitors of the Citroën Type H and Renault 1000 Kg, which were produced until 1965. Our example is a Peugeot D4BB, i.e. a D4B with the 1816 cm3 5-stage diesel engine from Indenor (a Peugeot subsidiary near Lille). Leaving the factory in April 1963 and put on the road the following June, this is a late-production example benefiting as such from a few improvements. In the same hands since 2013, this utility vehicle with its old-fashioned charm has undergone a great deal of care, both mechanically and aesthetically. Its body was fully restored and repainted between 2014 and 2015, and boasts a superb dark blue color. The paintwork is in excellent condition, as are the underpinnings. The engine of this D4BD underwent valve grinding in 2020 and the cylinder head was rebuilt at the same time. Although it hasn't been driven much recently, it is sold without a technical inspection. The staggered driver's station, typical of this little truck, features two grey imitation seats. It also boasts a good payload volume. It's also a panel van version, which means you can customize the bodywork as you like, or simply keep it as it is to enjoy the retro charm that's so much in vogue these days. If the Peugeot D4 wasn't a great success at the time, it's now a very rare vehicle on our roads. With barely 80,000 examples assembled throughout its career, it's much rarer than the Citroën Type H. Its curvaceous bow gives it an instantly recognizable, typically fifties style that's highly endearing.
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