This car was kept in the garage for many years by the owner. After a long time, this Peugeot 203 convertible was sold again.
The Peugeot 203 is a small family car produced from 1948 to 1960. It was first displayed at the Paris Motor Show in 1947. The first cars were delivered to consumers in early 1949.
The Peugeot 203 was the company's first model after World War II and was Peugeot's flagship product for more than a decade.
During its 12-year production run, nearly 700,000 Peugeot 203s were assembled at the Sochaux plant in France. During the period 1949-1955, when the Peugeot 202 was discontinued and the 403 had not yet been launched, the 203 was Peugeot's only model.
The Peugeot 203 is distinguished by its unibody, modern and aesthetically pleasing design. It has a similar design to the American Chevrolet Fleetline convertible, but is also heavily influenced by European design trends, especially the Peugeot 402 models from the 1930s.
The Peugeot 203 was produced in several versions, with the four-door saloon version being the most popular. However, from 1950, the company also launched longer versions, such as the Commerciale (spacious four-door) and the Familiale (six-seater), for families needing more space. By extending the wheelbase by 20 cm, Peugeot paved the way for later large family cars such as the 404 and 504.
With the convertible version appearing in Vietnam, this Peugeot 203 becomes even more special with a white exterior, a prominent red roof and a red interior. The car is in almost perfect condition and has been inspected until 2025.
Technically, the Peugeot 203 was equipped with a 1,290 cc 4-cylinder engine with a unique hemispherical combustion chamber design, which initially produced 41 horsepower. In 1952, this power was increased to 44 horsepower without affecting fuel consumption, giving the car a top speed of 120 km/h and the ability to accelerate from 0-97 km/h in 20 seconds. Fuel consumption ranged from 8.1 to 14.1 liters/100 km, depending on conditions of use.
