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49 - 1953 PANHARD SCARLETTE X87 No reserve • French registration …
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Estimate €10,000 - €15,000
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1953 PANHARD SCARLETTE X87 No reserve • French registration document • Chassis number 490074 • Type X87 • A rare model resulting from the collaboration between Panhard and Rosengart • One of only 10 surviving examples • Production limited to just 208 examples The Panhard Scarlette occupies a unique place in the history of the French automobile. The result of an unexpected collaboration between Panhard and Rosengart, it combines the bodywork of the Rosengart Ariette with the tried-and-tested mechanics of the Dyna X. Unveiled in 1953 to clear unsold Ariette stock, the Scarlette was produced for only a few months before quietly disappearing from the brand’s catalogue. With only 208 units assembled, it is now one of the rarest and least well-known models in Panhard’s post-war production. The example we are presenting, bearing the serial number 490074, was first registered in 1953. It bears witness to a pivotal period in the French automotive industry, at a time when manufacturers were seeking to streamline their production in an economic climate still marked by the post-war period. Fitted with the Panhard twin-cylinder engine, renowned for its lightness, economy and efficiency, the Scarlett now offers a rare testament to French technical ingenuity of the 1950s. This Scarlette is finished in a Prune Quetsche colour. The car was purchased by its current owner in 1991. A few old photographs showing the car in very good condition are available. The vehicle now bears a patina marked by the effects of time; the engine runs and the car is in working order. Having come from an estate, it has not been driven for several years and will require a general overhaul. A rare example of French automotive ingenuity from the 1950s, this Scarlette represents an opportunity to acquire one of the rarest models in Panhard’s history. 1953 PANHARD SCARLETTE X87 · French vehicle registration certificate · Serial number 490074 · Type X87 · A rare model resulting from the collaboration between Panhard and Rosengart One of the 10 surviving examples · Production limited to just 208 units The Panhard Scarlette holds a unique place in the history of the French automobile. The result of an unexpected collaboration between Panhard and Rosengart, it combines the bodywork of the Rosengart Ariette with the proven mechanics of the Dyna X. Introduced in 1953 to clear unsold Ariette stock, the Scarlette was produced for only a few months before quietly disappearing from the brand’s catalogue. With only 208 units assembled, it is today one of the rarest and least known models in Panhard’s post-war production. The example we are presenting, bearing serial number 490074, was first registered in 1953. It bears witness to a pivotal period in the French automotive industry, at a time when manufacturers were seeking to streamline their production in an economic climate still marked by the post-war era. Fitted with the Panhard twin-cylinder engine, renowned for its lightness, fuel efficiency and performance, the Scarlette today stands as a rare testament to French technical ingenuity of the 1950s. This Scarlette is finished in Prune Quetsche. The car was acquired by its current owner in 1991. A few old photographs showing the car in excellent condition are available. The vehicle now bears a patina marked by the effects of time; the engine runs and the car is operational. Having come from an estate, it has not been driven for several years and will require a general restoration. A rare example of French automotive ingenuity from the 1950s, this Scarlette offers the opportunity to acquire one of the rarest models in Panhard’s history.
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 2:00 PM
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