Panhard PL 17 BT 1964

1964 Panhard PL 17 Left Hand Drive. Panhard PL17 BT Relmax. 850cc flat twin with 60 HP Tiger engine. Top of the range model with leather upholstery. 4 speed column change. Full stainless exhaust. Drives brilliant. French comfort and handles great. The car is excellent throughout and had a lot of work done in past year to make it suitable for regular use. I bought the car and although rust free the paint was flat and it had been touched up in places with a poor colour match. I left it into a professional body shop and had it thoroughly prepped and completely resprayed in original Antares red 2 pack synthetic paint (3 coats). The underneath surprisingly had never been painted (or welded) and was in remarkable condition. The painter recommended the underneath be treated to preserve the car and this was also done. No bodywork needed. The car spent most of its life in the south of France and Spain before coming to Ireland about 20 years ago. Other work done in past year is a complete clutch system (clutch, release bearing and clutch fork with new, original parts (not reconditioned). The electrical system was overhauled. The dynamo was refurbished. New Paris Rhone regulator fitted, new ignition coil, new distributor cap, new points, plugs and battery. All greasing points greased. New engine mountings. All fluids changed. I also fitted a top quality electric fuel pump. I found if the car wasn't started for a few days, you had to crank it until the carb bowl filled and it took a few goes. Now the car starts instantly (even in -5 temp). The mechanical fuel pump is still in place and can easily be reverted back if preferred. A very rare car now in this condition and so french, yet practical. The car is a work of art and beautifully put together. I've recently completed a 300 mile journey from Mayo to Belfast and back and I'd go anywhere in it. A potential show winner. Panhard is the oldest French car maker. More info on request. See Citroen, french, Peugeot, Renault.