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1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Legere Special Sport Roadster Up for Auction

The forthcoming Amelia Island sale by RM Auctions, set to take place on March 12, will be featuring a rare 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl’mat Legere Special Sport Roadster, estimated to fetch between $400,000 - $600,000. The car is claimed to be one of only about 54 original Darl’mat roadsters and 30 surviving examples.

“RM’s Amelia Island sale has earned a reputation over the years as a highlight on the annual collector car calendar,” says Rob Myers, Chairman and Founder, RM Auctions.

“Backed by a strong track record, our 2011 sale is shaping up to be another not-to-be-missed event. With an emphasis on great automotive styling from across the decades, the sale will combine a high-caliber roster of automobiles with the first-class presentation and unparalleled client service for which RM is known.”

Considered one of the most desirable Peugeots produced, this car is the result of a collaboration between Emilie Darl’mat, one of the
world’s largest Peugeot dealers at the time, designer Georges Paulin and coachbuilder Marcel Pourtout.

The Darl’mat in question is also reported to have participated in the 2000 edition of the prestigious Monterey Historic Races.

The car is sporting a distinctive two-tone yellow finish with a bright trim that runs rearward from the bright grille with its tri-color “402” emblem and surrounds the cockpit. A hood strap and stylized lion motifs stand out, and the cockpit is uniquely trimmed in alligator. The driver can enjoy an engine-turned dash panel.

“Rightly, Darl’mat Peugeots have joined the ranks of the most highly sought-after prewar French classic cars, commanding large sums on the market. A preferred 1938-model car on the 402 Légère chassis, 705516 exemplifies the
ultimate iteration of the series and, as such, is both a fitting tribute to its inspired creators and a highly desirable French sports car,” a statement from RM Auctions reads.
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