1921 Peugeot 161 Quadrilette

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Lovingly Restored/667cc L-Head I4/Rebuilt Original Parts/New Brakes/New Tires
Stock #:
6215
Exterior Color:
Dark Moss Green
Interior Color:
Black
Body Type:
Roadster
Transmission:
3 Speed Manual
Drivetrain:
RWD
Engine:
667cc L-Head 4 Cylinder
Mileage:
9,999
1921 Peugeot 161 Quadrilette
For consignment, a 1921 Peugeot 161 which was imported to the U.S. in unrestored condition in 2009.  It has undergone some restoration with numerous rebuilt parts, some fabricated items, and many hours of TLC.   As our consignor says, "he hopes the new owner enjoys the full completion of a never ending job".  So if you're a collector or enthusiast with an affinity for early French cars, it doesn't get rarer than this one.
Exterior
The flat body panels and doors of the car are painted Dark Moss Green while the fenders, connected by a running board, are painted black.  The brass grille and Britten's Brass Works headlights provide a nice contrast and the black canvas canopy, fabricated with the use of period photographs, provides some protection from sun and rain.  The wire spoke wheels, per our consignor, were professionally re-spoked and painted, and new tires and tubes were mounted.  Interestingly, the car uses vintage motorcycle tires.  The rear of the car is decidedly boat shaped and has a useful, deep trunk.  An Oogah horn is well within reach of the driver.  The entire car is small and narrow by today's standards, think of it as an antique compact.
Interior
This is a two passenger car and like many early French cars, the seating arrangement is somewhat unconventional by today's standards.  The driver sits on the right side while the passenger is further back on the left.  Like the top, the leather seats were recreated based on photographic data and are in great shape.  A four spoke, wood rimmed steering wheel sits upright tied to a simple wood dash with Peugeot brass plate and not much else.  The shifter is to the driver's right and is floor mounted and the footwell houses the pedals as well as the transmission and driveshaft hump and housing for gear linkage.   A small gas tank is in this area as well.  Behind the driver, a handy storage bin accessible by the passenger while driving.  The canvas top is supported by wood braces which are in very good condition.
Drivetrain
The Peugeot is powered by a 667cc L-head 4 cylinder engine fed by a 1-barrel carburetor and tied to a 3-speed manual transmission.  Our consignor states that the magneto and radiator were both professionally rebuilt and that the engine retains its original valves, rods, and aluminum pistons.  The brake pads of the mechanical drum brakes have been replaced and adjusted.  The original clutch throw out assembly has been jerry rigged and may need attention to bring it to original condition, but the consignor was unable to find historic reference to create a replica.
Undercarriage
Clean and simple, more akin to a horse carriage than a modern car.  The driveshaft, axles, oil pan, and attached components hang below the flat floorboards and the single exhaust and its stock style muffler are suspended a bit lower, exiting under the car.  Everything is clean and accessible without a jack or lift.  Quarter elliptical leaf springs are found at both ends.
Drive-Ability
No key fob pushbutton here.  There's a laundry list of careful procedures to go over to start the car, but eventually we were cleared for takeoff.  Eleven horsepower doesn't sound like much, but in 1921 this was considered decent power and there weren't any highways to elicit the need for high speed.  As such, the car rolls along very well feeling almost like the amusement park rides you remember as a kid.  Only there's no center track to keep you straight with this car, which turns well on those big skinny wheels and stops even better with the new brakes.
This is a rare ride from a maker that still exists and produces cars, more than 100 years later!  There may not be many Peugeot enthusiasts out there, but French cars in general, including Citroen and Renault do have a niche following that might provide avenues of assistance if further restoration is in your wheelhouse.  Certainly, if Peugeot comes back to the U.S., this would be an incredible showroom piece at a dealership and it is already museum worthy due to its rarity.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit or call us at 855-201-7026. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
Vehicle Description
1921 Peugeot 161 Quadrilette
For consignment, a 1921 Peugeot 161 which was imported to the U.S. in unrestored condition in 2009.  It has undergone some restoration with numerous rebuilt parts, some fabricated items, and many hours of TLC.   As our consignor says, "he hopes the new owner enjoys the full completion of a never ending job".  So if you're a collector or enthusiast with an affinity for early French cars, it doesn't get rarer than this one.
Exterior
The flat body panels and doors of the car are painted Dark Moss Green while the fenders, connected by a running board, are painted black.  The brass grille and Britten's Brass Works headlights provide a nice contrast and the black canvas canopy, fabricated with the use of period photographs, provides some protection from sun and rain.  The wire spoke wheels, per our consignor, were professionally re-spoked and painted, and new tires and tubes were mounted.  Interestingly, the car uses vintage motorcycle tires.  The rear of the car is decidedly boat shaped and has a useful, deep trunk.  An Oogah horn is well within reach of the driver.  The entire car is small and narrow by today's standards, think of it as an antique compact.
Interior
This is a two passenger car and like many early French cars, the seating arrangement is somewhat unconventional by today's standards.  The driver sits on the right side while the passenger is further back on the left.  Like the top, the leather seats were recreated based on photographic data and are in great shape.  A four spoke, wood rimmed steering wheel sits upright tied to a simple wood dash with Peugeot brass plate and not much else.  The shifter is to the driver's right and is floor mounted and the footwell houses the pedals as well as the transmission and driveshaft hump and housing for gear linkage.   A small gas tank is in this area as well.  Behind the driver, a handy storage bin accessible by the passenger while driving.  The canvas top is supported by wood braces which are in very good condition.
Drivetrain
The Peugeot is powered by a 667cc L-head 4 cylinder engine fed by a 1-barrel carburetor and tied to a 3-speed manual transmission.  Our consignor states that the magneto and radiator were both professionally rebuilt and that the engine retains its original valves, rods, and aluminum pistons.  The brake pads of the mechanical drum brakes have been replaced and adjusted.  The original clutch throw out assembly has been jerry rigged and may need attention to bring it to original condition, but the consignor was unable to find historic reference to create a replica.
Undercarriage
Clean and simple, more akin to a horse carriage than a modern car.  The driveshaft, axles, oil pan, and attached components hang below the flat floorboards and the single exhaust and its stock style muffler are suspended a bit lower, exiting under the car.  Everything is clean and accessible without a jack or lift.  Quarter elliptical leaf springs are found at both ends.
Drive-Ability
No key fob pushbutton here.  There's a laundry list of careful procedures to go over to start the car, but eventually we were cleared for takeoff.  Eleven horsepower doesn't sound like much, but in 1921 this was considered decent power and there weren't any highways to elicit the need for high speed.  As such, the car rolls along very well feeling almost like the amusement park rides you remember as a kid.  Only there's no center track to keep you straight with this car, which turns well on those big skinny wheels and stops even better with the new brakes.
This is a rare ride from a maker that still exists and produces cars, more than 100 years later!  There may not be many Peugeot enthusiasts out there, but French cars in general, including Citroen and Renault do have a niche following that might provide avenues of assistance if further restoration is in your wheelhouse.  Certainly, if Peugeot comes back to the U.S., this would be an incredible showroom piece at a dealership and it is already museum worthy due to its rarity.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit or call us at 855-201-7026. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
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About Classic Auto Mall
Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space
Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania         48 miles                New York City                           132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania             35 miles                Washington, DC                       123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania                 78 miles                Maple Grove Raceway             9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania                65 miles                King of Prussia Mall                 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania              39 miles
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a ,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.
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