Peugeot 190S Sports

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The Peugeot Type 190 was launched in late 1928 and was so named because it was the 190th distinct design sold by this prolific French manufacturer.

It was sold alongside the lightweight 5CV (itself based on the Quadrilette), a best-seller of the 1920s, which it was intended to replace. The Type 190 was also a small vehicle, but more traditional compared to earlier models. Its body was available in Torpedo and Spider configurations and also as a Camionette.

The Type 190 carried over the small four-cylinder 695cc engine from the 5CV which developed a modest but reliable 14bhp. In 1929 its intended successor, the Peugeot 201, was launched although production of the Type 190 ran until 1931.

The 190 was a big success with more than 33,000 sold and it has a strong following today with a thriving club in France where parts and advice are easy to obtain. Well made with four-wheel brakes, a rear-mounted gearbox and a robust engine, it makes a particularly effective Vintage trials car and provides an interesting alternative to the ubiquitous Austin Seven.

Dating from 1928, this 190S has just undergone a thorough restoration in the hands of its previous French owner with the whole process being recorded on over 70 photographs in the history file.

This included making a new timber frame, a new steel body and a full chassis restoration. The engine and three-speed gearbox have also been rebuilt, along with new brakes, suspension and electrics. Now in good condition throughout and running well, we are advised that it has not yet been used in anger and will doubtless benefit from some further fine-tuning and fettling.

Imported to the UK by the vendor last year, it is still on French number plates and has no V5C as yet, but the vendor has made enquiries with the DVLA and states that getting it registered here will be no more than a formality and will cost around £50. With 18 months’ French MOT remaining, it comes with some useful technical drawings and literature, a copy of an original owner’s manual and various bits of French paperwork including a Certificat d’Immatriculation.