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Peugeot Other (1959)
for sale

Price: US $4,826.12

Description:

1959 Peugeot 203C RHD Vin# 1893733 No Reserve!
AS-IS
Many other pictures through the photobucket link.
This is a listing for a 59' 203c. The car has a CLEAR Virginia title. She is currently tagged, and driven often. This car was brought over from Kenya in the late 1990's, and was in need of many things. It was originally marketed for Sri Lanka. In the late 1980's it was rebuilt over there, then taken all around. For certain besides there, it was in Ethiopia, and Kenya(before being flown over stateside). Really neat it made it all the way overhere. Anyway flash forward to 2012(we purchased it ). Since then a great deal of time went into learning the language of Peugeot's, as well as finding parts. It took a large number of folks all over the world to do it.
Included in the sale is a 403 sedan(if wanted) best used for parts. Most of the drivetrain bits fit the 203. Nice to have spares! Also other misc bits, 2 engine blocks-cylinder heads. Other new parts. Manuals, case of lead additive, tech items. .. . Everything you see is included except for the Ape, and newer tools.
These little gems were built for some tough driving. Speed bumps feel like little pillows thrown in the road. Handles big things well. Has that floaty French ride. Almost unnerving at first- but one will quickly get used to it. The body roll is shocking. Just how its made.
The worst part of all was the 203 block was badly cracked(crickets chirp). Thankfully late last year we found a donor 403 sedan for parts. So the story continued. All throughout the winter, the engine was stripped, and rebuilt. Runs really well now. The transmission was inspected, no signs of damage, bad gears -etc. Same for the rear end. These came quipped with a 4 cly hemi- engine. She now has a rebuilt 403 motor, gives it a bit more pep. Four spd left hand shift. To shift higher one must pull back towards them. Even have a hand crank for it.
Since the rebuild, we have put over 300 miles on it-without incident. True mileage is unknown-so keep that in mind.. Anywhere it goes, the public is in awe. So many smiles, waves, thumbs up-it just goes on, and on. Always someone waiting to talk to us about it outside a store. Just a happy car. Never have I seen something make so many happy.
Gonna get a bit lengthy here, don't expect you to read it all-just skim the highlights, a lot to take in. If you've had enough-try watching the video(soon to come). Or maybe blinking...
It cools well, starts great, etc. Through some contacts of mine, I found a spin on oil filter conversion(modified base). She now takes a simple filter found at NAPA. Has a anti- drain back valve, so much better starting oil pressure. Makes changing the oil a breeze! These cars do not have a pressurized radiator cap, but a blow off valve on the unit. The car has many new parts, 95% of the bushings have been replaced(the company was out of the other 2 at the time-still in decent shape though). All seals, gaskets, hoses-consumable rubber things have been replaced. I can go on, and on.
Essentially everything that deals with making it go put-put and drive has been addressed. Here is just a brief list of new bits installed: Lug Nuts Water Pump Belt Alternator & Regulator-From Volvo 142, bolted right on! Radiator hoses(Only found in France) Rod Bearings Crank Bearings Pistons Cylinders Rings Wrist Pins Timing Chain All Engine gaskets, cylinder seals-etc. Trans seal & gaskets(gears are A O.K.) Plugs Wires Points Condenser Prestone Antifreeze Air Cleaner All brake hoses, fittings and pipes Master cylinder, wheel cylinder rubbers Front Wheel cylinders brass sleeved Fuel Pump Carb Kit Throttle Cable Wiring Clutch Fuel hoses & pipes Head Lights Toggle switches Front shoes(rear were perfect) Fuel level seal Tank inlet Hose Fuel Filter Battery Cables Differential Carbon seal All fluids changed(almost worn in engine, so oil change is due soon-more of a reminder for me) Spin on Oil Filter conversion(Now uses a easily find able, great filter-no more cartridge)This greatly improves the oiling system. Wheel seals A Crap load of suspension bushings Wipers Mirrors(From France)
None of those are hyped up. Everyone is there, and installed. Though a lot has been done, there is always more. I drive it the way it is. Besides a new set of tires, I could easily live with the rest. Others may be more picky on the subject. So for them a to do list: Front Drums could be resurfaced Front shock's switched A few more bushings installed(not many) TIRES!! Balance said tires Switch distributor & mount possibly(really a judgment call) Play with wiper motor, and reservoir. Odometer working. Grease clutch pedal-and everything(maintenance items you know)
Find a hat that looks good on the monkey, alright thats on our end.
A few of the negatives: The door cards are floppy. The paint has many dings, chips, etc. Also has dents here and there. Though everything has been rebuilt. The trans drips just a wee bit out the output shaft, after a long trip-when parked. No leaks when running. Engine has no declarable leaks. They have no crank seals, and are better for it! When first started, a puff of smoke can be seen. These engines have no valve seals-so thats nothing special. Other than that it uses no oil. I hope to have some spare shock boxes arriving soon, should be switched out. At times the clutch pedal is a touch slow retuning to me-a stronger spring is in order. These are the major things that come to mind.
There is really no rust to speak of, floors are solid. Every time I open the hood I always hereWow that is in great shape. Might wear out the hood latch showing it of. Really need business cards made up-with a history of it. It's fantastically obscure. Guess thats what intrigues me about it. We hope to find it a good home, where it will be appreciated, and understood. I learned to read French because of this. For that alone it was worth it. Really no way to replace it is there?
She is located in Maurertown, Virginia 22644.
A $250.00 deposit is required within 1 day of listing ending. It is non-refundable(unless I badly missdescribed something, or mistakenly mislead-etc.). We all make mistakes! I can not deliver the car(unless driving it locally). I will be happy to work with a shipper to load it up. Full payment, and car removed within 7 days of listing ending. Thats not set in stone, so I can work with you-within reason. The full price can be payed in Cash, or with paypal. Cash is preffered.
If you know of other obscure little cars, please let me know. French things are always welcome.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, etc. Please only bid if you can afford this. I dearly hope one contacts me before bidding. Just a good measure. Thanks for looking!!
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