Vintage and Prestige are proud to offer this 1907 Lion Peugeot VA For Sale.Registration: BS 9977Chassis no: 392Engine no: 2251 Formerly producers of tools, coffee mills, umbrella spikes and corsetry, Peugeot commenced its long-standing connection with transport in 1885 when it added cycle manufacture to its portfolio. Among the world's oldest surviving motor manufacturers, the company commenced car production in 1889 with a steam-powered tri-car but soon abandoned steam in favour of the internal combustion engine, building a succession of ever larger automobiles before introducing the first of its famous Bébé light cars in 1900. In 1905 Eugène Peugeot persuaded his brother Armand, the company founder, to permit the production of economy cars under the 'Lion-Peugeot' name, the lion being the company's emblem. Eugène's sons, Jules, Pierre and Robert, were already producing motorcycles under the Peugeot name and were impatient to diversify into cars. They paid Armand a levy of one million Francs annually for the privilege. In 1912 the automobile branch of the brothers' company, Les Fils de Peugeot Frères merged with the Société des Automobiles et Cycles Peugeot and within a few years the Lion-Peugeot marque had been phased out. Before their demise, Lion-Peugeot had been highly successful in voiturette (light car) racing with drivers such as Georges Boillot and Jules Goux, and this experience would stand the factory in good stead when it moved up to the top tier of Grand Prix racing, at that time dominated by FIAT. This charming model was first imported from France by Roger Smith as part of a collection of early Peugeot’s and then subsequently sold to Desmond Peacock in 1991. A complete body and chassis restoration was completed in 1996 by Bryan Goodman, the same body and condition that you see her in today. There are photographs in the history file showing both the new ash frame and the finished coachwork. The mechanical restoration was not completed until being purchased by Mr Skinner in 2004, this was the completed and a UK registration added in 2006. The current owner further added to the styling of this Peugeot with the fitment of full wings which have only just been completed and compliment the styling of the sports body. Mechanically the Lion is sound, starting first time every time, to drive is a delight and really feels advanced compared to some of the automobiles from the same period. The ownership and works carried out between 2009 and present date have been heavily document, essentially with every rally completed, adjustment made or screw being tightened being kept on file. This is a well known car in the VSCC and has completed many a ‘Creepy Crawly’ and other prestigious events.Office 01375 379719 Richard Biddulph 07967 260673 Christoff Cowens 07772188037 We accept Credit/Debit Cards. Part Exchange welcome. Weekend & evening viewings OK. Viewings by appointment : Prestige House. 9 Globe Industrial Estate, Grays, Essex, RM17 6ST