Panhard et Levassor Double Phaeton

On this Panhard et Levassor, both the windshield and the partition window can be folded up against the underside of the roof. If desired, the entire roof can even be removed for open-top driving – a kind of hardtop.

On this Panhard et Levassor, both the windscreen and the partition window can be folded up against the underside of the roof. If desired, the entire roof can even be removed for open driving – a kind of hardtop. The car is fitted with a four speed gearbox and chain drive. In the year 1907 there is only one type of Panhard & Levassor that has shaft drive. In general, cars like this elegant Double Phaeton are used for leisurely drives or other short trips. The chauffeur not only has to be able to drive the car, he also has to be able to carry out minor repairs. At the beginning of the twentieth century Panhard et Levassor is a leading name in luxury automobiles and quickly grows into one of Frances larger car manufacturers. In 1907, the year this car was built, Panhard & Levassor produced 1,099 automobiles, 515 of which were exported. By 1910 these numbers had almost doubled. Panhard & Levassor, later Panhard, was taken over by Citroen in 1965 and shortly afterwards ceased to exist as a brand.