Panhard 24CT 1964

History and background

The Panhard 24CT is among the last passenger car models of Panhard, a French manufacturer best known for its quirky engineering and low, streamlined bodies. The 24 series was introduced in the early 1960s as a successor within a brand history dating back to the nineteenth century. During that period, Panhard had developed from one of the earliest automobile brands to a specialist in compact, progressively constructed cars.

The Panhard 24CT appeared in a market in which French manufacturers interpreted middle-class technology and body shapes very differently. The model stood out for its low build and coupe-like line, and was in keeping with the strategic direction Panhard was taking in the brand's latter days. The 24 series was produced in relatively limited numbers, in part because Panhard was already under pressure from consolidation in the French auto industry during these years. The 1964 Panhard 24CT thus belongs to a model series that now occupies a clear historical place within the French automobile era of the 1960s.

In the enthusiast world, the Panhard 24CT is considered one of the most recognizable expressions of the brand. Its combination of compact dimensions, contemporary design and positioning as a closed two-seater or small 2+2 made the car stand out from many of its contemporaries. A Panhard 24CT was not built as a volume model, but rather as a distinctive niche car within a limited production run, contributing to the type's current rarity.

Characteristics and special features

The Panhard 24CT is technically and visually recognizable by its low, streamlined bodywork and the specific design of the 24 series. The model represents the period when Panhard was still clinging to its own technical signature, before the brand finally disappeared from the forefront of passenger car production. This is precisely why the Panhard 24CT holds a special place in French automobile history.

This example is a fairly rare model and is in driving condition. Both the interior and exterior look generally clean. Booklets are present with the car. The Panhard 24CT has been registered in the Netherlands since 1978, making this car part of the Dutch fleet for a long time. For collectors and fans of French cars from this period, the combination of model rarity and documentation is of particular interest.

Summary

The 1964 Panhard 24CT is a rare French model from the last years of Panhard as a passenger car manufacturer. This car is in running condition, has booklets with it and has been registered in the Netherlands since 1978. To get a good idea of the lot we advise you to come to the viewing day.