1909 Panhard Levassor

A 1909 Panhard Levassor Model X5 12-15 HP Tourer, coachwork by Windover Ltd, one of the items in an automotive auction by Webb's of Auckland next Tuesday 22nd.

Panhard, a Parisian firm, is recognised as having built the world’s first make of car to be placed in continuous production. By the turn of the century, Panhard employed 1,500 people and, in 1905, it produced 1,275 hand-built vehicles which were considered to be the best money could buy. In 1885, Panhard established itself as worthy competition by taking a 1-2 victory in the Paris to Bordeaux rally; success in a wide range of competition quickly allowed Panhard to establish a good reputation. This example was supplied new to William ‘Bill’ Moss via Messrs Birt & Coy, Sydney, for £975; the car was delivered and Mr Moss went about teaching himself how to control the machine. Being one of the first cars in the neighbourhood, it was called upon for some prestigious tasks such as delivering WWI troops back home in style.

 
Another of the items in the auction is this one gallon motor oil drum, 360 mm diameter x 210 mm depth.

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