Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Peugeot minibus in Nice, 1968


A little cutie, although you wonder how much legroom passengers had: a minibus version of the D3/D4 camionette or van produced between 1950 and 1965.  They also had the "Nez de cochon" nickname because of their protruding grille characteristic needed to house the Peugeot engine which was longer than the original twin cylinder two-stroke Chenard engine. 

D3/D4 specifications
Motors: 4 cylinders in line, petrol 1,290 cc (D3) or 1,468 cc (D4) and diesel 1,816 cc
Transmission: Front wheel drive ("Traction avant")
Gearbox:  3-speed (D3) and 4 (D4)
Weight: 1,400 kg
Chassis + Carrosserie (bodies): van 6.8 m³, minibus and ambulance?
Length: 4,430 mm
Width: 1,840 mm
Height: 2,110 mm

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