Panhard Model History

France · founded 1887

One of the world's earliest automakers (1887–1967) — inventor of the front-engine/rear-drive layout and maker of radical postwar economy cars before Citroën absorbed the brand.

Models

Dynamic

Panhard's Art Deco masterpiece — a streamlined, center-driving-position saloon that was the last sleeve-valve production car in the world.

Saloon · 1936–1940
Dyna X

The world's first mass-produced car with an all-aluminum body — a postwar French economy car that rebuilt Panhard's factory after the Occupation.

Economy car · 1948–1954
Dyna Z

Panhard's aerodynamic masterpiece of the 1950s — a drag coefficient of 0.26, top speed over 80 mph, and 46 mpg from an 851 cc flat-twin.

Economy car · 1954–1959
PL 17

Panhard's final mainstream saloon — a Monte Carlo Rally winner with a 0.26 Cd, powered by an 851 cc air-cooled twin in Tigre tune.

Economy car · 1959–1965
24

Panhard's final passenger car — a sleek 2+2 coupé that ended civilian production in July 1967 with only 26,962 units built.

Coupe · 1963–1967

Other makes