IDRIVEACLASSIC reviews: 1950s Panhard Dyna X86 Sprint

This video is about a Panhard Dyna X86 Sprint
The voice over text to follow along:
When researching this car, there wasn’t a mass of information online, so I was helped greatly by both Guy the owner of the car and Car Brochure Addict, twitter account addict_car who gave me a copy of the brochure for this particular car.
The Dyna X was sold as a spacious family car, with the leading message that the available space in the car in it’s entirety was split to a ratio of 75% space for your passengers, 10% for the engine bay and 15% for luggage in the boot and I’m sure you’ll agree that the car gives some of the larger cars on the market today a real run for their money leg room wise.
The design of the Dyna X wasn’t as straightforward as some of the cars we’ve shown on the channel and in fact, the design was put forward by Jean Albert Gregoire who prided himself on not building cars, but being a man who researched, assembled and developed prototypes.
And with this in 1940, he was tasked during the German occupation of France to present a prototype of the future french car of the people and with this he considered in his typically forward thinking way that the car would need to be economical in both construction and in use, meaning it needed to be light as possible.
And with that, prototype AFG came to light: aluminium Francais Gregoire - the prototype being presented in 1942.
The car was really different for the time and boasted a weight of 398 kilos for the body and chassis, a fuel consumption of 4 litres for every 100 kilometres driven at an average speed of 60 kilometres per hour and a maximum speed of 90 kilometres per hour.
This wasn’t where the revolutionary thinking stopped, because the car design had the engine placed ahead of the front axle which brought the weight forward and the modified layout of the clutch all meant the car had less wasted space in the engine bay and more space where it counted…inside the cabin.
Gregoire was keen to get the car to market and took the prototype to Citreon, Renault, Peugeot and Simca. The car was rejected by Citroen, Renault and Peugeot because they already had plans for their post war cars, the 2CV, the Renault 4CV and the Peugeot 203.
It was initially taken on by Simca for production, but due to complications, the car never reached production. This is where Panhard came in and badged the car as the Dyna - but did make a few key changes before bringing it to market.
It is worth noting that Panhard took this design on, despite being rejected by 3 big automotive names, because they had no car ready to launch to the post-war buying public which would suit public mood, political considerations and buying favour with the owners of the AFG prototype.
Going back to the prototype modifications, One of the changes was taking the AFG from a 2 to 4 door model because the French buying public at the time were not as keen on 2 door models. Other changes included redesigned grille and headlight housing.
The twin cam engine design which had been designed by Panhard as a part of a project for military vehicles was put into use and the engine was mounted in front of the front axle, keeping the front wheel drive element.
There were other differences on the final Dyna X design including the differential housing placed at the rear of the gearbox. Essentially, the layout wasn’t very different to Panhards which had preceded it.
It did mean however from the AFG to the final Dyna X design, weight increased by 38%.
Gregoire never got royalties on the AFG prototype and sued Panhard on it. Due to the design being taken to several companies, Panhard were able to wriggle out of paying anything and there are photographs online of the trial showing Monsieur Panhard handing over a cheque for 1 franc.
The Dyna X series was produced from 1948 until 1954, making the one we’re testing a later example. Of all Dyna X variants, just over 47 thousand were sold.
The X86, made from 1950 to 1953, as we’re testing here today was very much a learning from the X84 which had preceded it and was intended for a very up market, well to do audience. Although if you’ve ever watched Tin Tin, you’ll know he had a Dyna X!
This particular model shows the 1950 face lift where Panhard added chrome strips and a new grille and this was said to represent the twin cooling fans being replaced by a single one. The engine was increased to 745cc and was an increase of 28 brake horse power from the X84.
The X86 was replaced by the X87.
Now lets catch up with the owner Guy, who is taking this on a big adventure next year with Steve Berry, Phillip Newsome and Jeff Marshall as per the Austin 16 7 Capital Cities in 7 days trip in 2017…but this time, from Paris to Helsinki!
#panhard #panharddynax #dynax #50scar

[@b.2221]

Lovely underrated lady reviewer who deserves more subscribers , and an incredible iconic vehicle 🚗👍 Tam.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you so much Tam x

[@fruitychink]

Best reviewer there is in my opinion

[@davidyoung9561]

I totally agree. Steph always gives an excellent description of the history behind the cars as well as a good commentary drive. I thoroughly enjoy her reviews.

[@friendofdorothy9376]

Neat car and chockfull of charm...right up my alley. But I have to be honest what with all the rattles, ricketiness and wear and tear it had the word “deathtrap” popped into my mind once or twice.

[@chasleask8533]

When it comes to cars , the french are in a parallel universe . And that's a good thing .

[@martinneumann7783]

I do totally agree!!! This universe is a wonderland...

[@idriveaclassic]

I love french styling

[@hobofactory]

I’ve originally heard this said of their military equipment but it seems to apply here, too: the French copy nobody and nobody copies the French.

[@leopoldonotarianni8663]

Gallic uniqueness

[@robertsykes6309]

That is just the best face on a car I have seen for ages.

[@idriveaclassic]

I know right?!

[@malcolmherbert5127]

I love Citroen, but one thing that really gets my dander up is the way they let Panhard wither on the vine. Try and get a test drive of a 24 CT Steph. In my mind it’s the only car which gives the CX a run for its money in the beauty stakes.

[@Ricketik65]

Yes, I love Citroën too (especially the CX), but I don't like the way they treated Panhard.

[@carsyoungtimerfreak1149]

Well spoken!

[@superadventure6297]

Citroen didn't actually kill off Panhard- only with autos- they Panhard remained as a manufacture of armored military cars until a few years ago I think? Panhard is very well known with AMVs. The 24 is beautiful but has the same technology as the car she's in, it was a bit of a buzz-box and out of step with everything else by the late 60s!

[@urshochstrasser8859]

I am so pleased for you that you could get hold on a Dyna for your channel. For me as a French car lover it gets better every week ☺️

[@glynjones2540]

I remember these being thrashed across France in period. The Autocar tested one in 1951 and gave it a rave review. Of the gearchange they said "changes can be made with great facility by double declutching as soon as the driver has the knack which is easily acquired." They also tested a Morris Minor (918cc) which was absolutely blown away. The Panhard was 10mph ahead on top speed and took 16 seconds (not 1.6!) less on 0-50.

[@leopoldonotarianni8663]

The pleasure is purely ours. Your enthusiasm, normative approach, zest, and descriptive talks on these shows are so interesting and excellent. I'm looking forward to seeing more. Thank you so much.

[@noexpensespentstudios]

This year your reviews have just been getting better and better, and the variety is like no other channel. Here's to the next 20K, you definitely deserve it.

[@idriveaclassic]

Aww thanks so much!

[@Voxel-Ux]

Steph, you're brilliant! I love your channel and so glad you are making videos on these fab cars.

[@philipbarker4420]

Thanks Steph... another great drive! Keep doing what you do, we love it!

[@robert3302]

This is one of your most delightful videos. I love your channel.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks so much Robert ☺️

[@Mark_T]

Fascinating stuff. I'm glad to hear the development of this channel has been good for you.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you for watching Mark ☺️

[@triviace]

Absolutely the Most French car ever!

[@glynsmith3153]

You are amazing Steph. Both for the videos and your style. Thanks for brightening my day.

[@idriveaclassic]

Oh Glyn ❤️

[@patriley9449]

Thanks for another great video, Steph. You really do a great job presenting these old cars to us. Also, you remind me of my granddaughter Ashlyn, although she does not have a British accent. You are a real sweetheart just like her. Keep up the good work.

[@Gerk8]

Steph this is one of my favorite reviews from you. Right up there with the Simca Aronde review you did! Congratulations on reaching 20k! Here’s to many more!

[@idriveaclassic]

I forgot about the Simca! Loved that car

[@rocketsock4297]

😆LOL! I googled the car model yesterday and that exact car came up. I guess it's a very rare breed!

[@anthonycanham8782]

Can't wait for your vids to come out. Believe me we enjoy watching them as much as you enjoy making them. Stay well. Tony from Australia

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks for watching Tony!

[@jaytaylor5901]

Keep up the fantastic work/fun Steph. Love the passion and knowledge. Always waiting for next the episode. Enjoy your day.

[@idriveaclassic]

Aw thanks Jay! You too x

[@andygreen1a]

Oh wow! This is going to be interesting . Very much looking forward to this one

[@Topshaman-pk2rx]

Thank you for your great videos. Always entertaining.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks for watching the video 😊😊

[@Pturbo306]

Another great video Steph! Always look forward to a Sunday morning, cup of tea and video of something completely mad! Especially the french stuff! Good for you, keep it up!

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you so much

[@TheClockwise770]

Very interesting and informative feature on Panhard Dyna Stephanie. It reminds me of a Renault 2 I'm 65 now and lived in France for almost a year and I've never seen one till now. I like the string hammocks above the front window. Wishing Guy a fantastic trip for next Year

[@kennyscott1089]

Love your channel Steph. Always looking forward to the next video.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks Kenny x

[@jkk244]

The styling details on the front of the car are the best! Lovely Art Deco influences on the indicators. And the grill! It’s fantastic. The 5 little scoops on the sides of the bonnet look like a 1950s American influence. Another super video from Steph!!’

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks so much. It was such a lovely car to borrow.

[@___Steinn___]

What a great car to celebrate 20k subs! I love the condition! These cars, that show their age, are much more appealing to me than any concours-resto look!

[@idriveaclassic]

I totally agree!

[@darranyoung6077]

Another great vid Steph! Really enjoy and look forward to my weekly fix of randomness 🤣 We should be thanking you! Here's to the next 20,000 people lucky enough to find your channel 👌

[@idriveaclassic]

Aww thanks Darran x

[@hutchcraftcp]

Double clutching is a learned art. Depress the clutch, pull out of gear, let out the clutch, depress the clutch, engage the next gear.

[@idriveaclassic]

I know :) As discussed in comments thread below, this still wasn’t engaging with the double declutch I use when driving my morris minor.

[@michaeltutty1540]

Great review and test drive of a fabulous car, Steph. Very interesting. Panhard always did things their own way. May be odd, but the work. Panhard created the transverse axle locater bar, the Panhard Rod, that should have been standard on all cars with a solid axle.

[@mattfoster]

great video as always, lovely car despite the complex gearbox, thanks for all you do.

[@PaulinesPastimes]

You have a terrific channel. Always something different. I can't believe you are driving a Panhard Dyna, I have always wondered what they were like. Thank you for showing us this amazing car. Cheers 👍🎈🎉

[@idriveaclassic]

Pauline you’re so lovely ❤️

[@PaulinesPastimes]

@@idriveaclassic 😊

[@RRudolf88]

I've watched (as a german RR enthusiast) quite a few car videos of the usual suspects from Britain and the US but Steph has always been a class of her own. Carry on, dear! I can't wait for the first Armstrong Siddeley you are testing! The Dyna really is a special car, I also love to see you testing more Panhards!

[@adamsimmons631]

What a beautiful car! Full of character. Another brilliant review

[@honguenloh4612]

Hello from Malaysia... enjoy watching your channel with all the quirky and wonderful classics!:)

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you!

[@theshowman8478]

What a delightful little car ! Congrats on 20K subs.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks so much!

[@HQBProductions]

You are doing a superb job and are a real change from 30something beardy men roaring about in a McLaren from their collection of 10 sat in a garage. You are well researched, positive and give an interesting view on cars which old men like me knew when they were new and now remember with nostalgia and yet delight that we don’t have them any more...too many were horrible!! So well done...keep going..keep testing! Richard.😃😃😃😃😃

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks for watching Richard!

[@urbanfalk4398]

Love your relationchip with these old cars ! this one was a true gem . (Btw your hairdoos are really cool too)

[@chrisjones6017]

I always look forward to your vids. Your reviews are always interesting and well researched with an eclectic range of cars covered. Well done on the 20k subs

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks so much Chris x

[@Howlingd0g]

I'm not sure I've ever seen one of these before, I'm looking forward to learning about it!

[@knitterscheidt]

as a child here in the U.S. my grandfather had a Panhard PL 17 he drove to work everyday, his other car was a 55 Oldsmobile Rocket 88, Gram refused to ride in the Panhard but we kids loved it!

[@PeteCswampy]

Well done Steph great review

[@xaenon]

I love a survivor. I adore a car that is basic and simple and has signs of having been actually driven and used. It doesn't have to be fast or even all that pretty, but a survivor has character and charm. That horizontally-opposed two cylinder gets the job done, obviously. And double-clutching is rapidly becoming something of a lost art. I'd be proud to have this in my garage.

[@gryfandjane]

Delightful, Steph! Vintage French + Gregoire + Panhard is a guarantee of quirkiness, and this Dyna doesn’t disappoint. What a charming little car. Thanks as always!

[@idriveaclassic]

My pleasure!

[@fruitychink]

What a fascinating review . Well done yet again .

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks x

[@lucythemoggy1970]

you and other channels have kept us going thru the lockdown steph, who knows where we would be mentally without you guys and gals. you all keep us sane lol

[@Howlingd0g]

100% this! I often have on one of Steph's videos while working!

[@roversteve8772]

Hi Steph, from Stephen in Hong Kong Thanks for another Great review 👍. Think You were quite brave to drive this unique French car. Keep up the Great work Love the diversity of cars on your channel and appreciate your enthusiasm and commitment to give us so many Great episodes 😃👍.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@gaufrid1956]

Steph I love watching your videos! Old French cars are so interesting! I can imagine that net in the headlining full of onions and garlic and shallots and maybe cheeses, and a bottle of wine stuck in the door pocket! J'aime beacoup les voitures Francaises!

[@richardwailling1193]

Magnifique - merci, Steph! Your video captures perfectly the endearing weirdness of Panhards. It would be great if you could do a review some time of one of the later designs - the Dyna Z, the PL17 or the beautiful 24ct or 24bt. George

[@drwho534]

Love how you are reviewing such rare cars. This one must 'take the cake' for sure! Would love to see a future review of the full-size Citroen DS (a car I so wanted as a teen but dad said 'no'). So appreciate your channel and yes that was "bonkers!"

[@idriveaclassic]

We’ve got a DS booked, don’t panic!

[@drwho534]

idriveaclassic Hooray!!!! Just love your channel! Always wondering what's up next!

[@fabeuruguay]

Amo este auto !! aprendi a conducir en uno igual en Uruguay Sud America, tenia 12 años en ese entonces, a pasado mucho tiempo !! gracias por el video !!

[@lamiaitaly2549]

Thanks for the videos. Keep up the good work

[@vincentiusx]

Aw your message at the end was very wholesome!

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks ❤️

[@3vom918]

For a moment I thought you said "Take a small port before changing gear".

[@idriveaclassic]

You can do if you like, or a small bite of your baguette.

[@3vom918]

@@idriveaclassic Port isn't very French though. Seriously, I think you would get used to the double de-clutching. It doesn't help that you are stretching in the opposite direction at the same time to find the gear. You could also extend the gear lever a little towards the driver if that was thought necessary to help the situation.

[@Ragnar8504]

@@3vom918 I once watched a German children's film from the 1970s, featuring a robber living in the woods and two boys trying to catch him. It's based on a book series by Ottfried Preussler and probably set (vaguely) in the 1930s. Anyway, near the end of the film, said robber tries to escape in a 1930s fire engine and manages to change down beautifully with a double de-clutch! He's a pretty good driver for someone living in a cave in the woods I'd say :-D The movie ends with the steering wheel coming off in his hands, causing him to drive straight into the prison gate.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

What a thing! Never seen or heard of it. Love it. Thanks for showing me :)

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you ever so much for watching!

[@TheQuirkyGarage1999]

C’est fantastique stephanie 😀 I’ve to say Guy French is pretty darn good 👍 few years ago they were a Dyna Z ( following gen ) parked next to our car in the car park

[@briandavis6984]

Not seen or heard of one of these cars . Lots of character as all old French cars have . Love the video and will keep watching more of your lovely videos . Byeeeee for now 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃x

[@joeambaye8681]

Excellent video and choice Steph 🌺

[@zingzing5077]

Another great video! Amazing car, I was thinking you would present the newer model, so I was pleasantly surprised. Thank you and în the words of the author "Long may it continue!"

[@Robinmuk]

Such a eccentric and lovely car. In Citroens, 'D' is for Demarrage (translated in English: 'Start-up'). I have a '74 Dyane as a daily driver (if you'd like a go), it's truly the last Panhard. Designed in the mid-late 60's by the same team of talented designers from Panhard, after Citroen bought the struggling company in January 1965.

[@idriveaclassic]

Of course I would. Please get in touch.

[@asa1973100]

Now that would be a good video

[@KiwiStag74]

Congratulations on your subscriber milestone, Steph. It is well deserved and you do such a great job with each car you take for a run. I truly appreciate hearing your commentary, as you have a point of difference to other channels I watch in that your eye for detail and the little quirks that give the car character are the things you notice.....and they would be the first things that people who love classics would fall in love with. The little Panhard is a car I have never even heard of let alone seen and she reminds me a lot of a 2CV to look at.....but with a more comfy interior and without so much body roll in the corners - a truly unique vehicle. Don't worry about the challenges with the no-synchro box. As you say, you got used to the Minor (no mean feat in itself), so an hour or two driving the little Panhard and you'd be a whiz at it, I reckon. My first car was an Austin A30, so (like the Minor) going slow through the gears was a way of life with the car. I have also driven a 1948 Ford Bonus truck with a crashbox and the trick with those is like the Panhard. It's more that you get the revs right when selecting your next gear than going slow through your changes. Think about when you snick the next gear on the Minor - the revs haven't dropped right away to idle before you change up and giving the throttle a blip as you change down helps line the gears up too. That's how to minimise the crunch....and I am sure you'd work that out fairly quickly when there isn't a camera recording your every move! Again, awesome news about your subscriber number milestone. It proves that you've established yourself as a great watch with great content - and that you do it all with your own personal style just adds to the uniqueness that makes the channel what it is. Don't change a thing, mate. You've got it spot on! All the very best from your #1 Kiwi fan 😉👍

[@TheMarkEH]

Great review. I love your channel .Thank you.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks!!!

[@superadventure6297]

This is wonderful! I love the Dyna! A Dyna 24CT is my mascot here lol... you said you couldnt find much online about it but I feel like I learned a ton from what you put in the video- including everything regarding Gregoire and the trial (that's sadly a mark against PAnhard there). Also your explanation of why the grille looks like that- now it makes sense you can actually see the 'fan' motif and the two sides of it representing the horizontally opposed cylinders lol. The only thing I could add was that they built this car because French gov't subsidized automakers to produce all-aluminum (to save on steel, in short supply cuz the war) cars 'for the people'- called "Plan Pons". Hence the 2CV, Renault 4CV, the Dyna..

[@paulmckinder3082]

OMG i love that car it is stunning great video

[@vanpastel]

Thanks for this video! Fantastic car.

[@AutoHistorian83]

Hey Steph and Congrats on reaching the 20,000 mark 🎈🥂Damn I only caught the last 2 mins of the live 😂 Another awesome video and car to add to the archive . Never seen one of these before. As always keep up the great work 👍

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks for watching! It’s a properly special car ❤️

[@jamesreilly485]

Great video Steph ! I love french classics ! The mash of innovation and idiosyncrasies that you get with old french cars makes you smile 😊

[@jamesdecross1035]

What an astonishing car! I hope you'll be doing some revisits, too. It'd be great to see what people do with these.

[@stefanowitch1969]

you've really outdone yourself, what a lovely car and what a lovely video. this must be the pinnacle of French quirkiness! I feel a bit sorry for the next car, it can only look a bit mundane next to this one. my absolute favorite car channel on KZbin!

[@idriveaclassic]

Haha the next car is pretty special too!

[@aronhoward919]

Great car and great job , keep up the good work 🤘

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Well done on 20000 subs Steph, and what a fantastic car, a car I have never heard off but good to learn about Panhard.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you for watching! X

[@michaeltreadwell777]

WOW Steph, what a gorgeous little car. I love the suicide doors and the total quirkiness of it. I've never seen one, so thanks for showing us this one. Take care X X

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks for watching Michael x

[@pauldavies6037]

Great report and test drive Steph A very rare typical odd French car great little engine

[@alansimpson835]

Well done on hitting another subscriber milestone. What a machine! It looks like it belongs in Grease.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks Alan x

[@geoffmower8729]

Hi Steph your looking gorgeous as always. Wow what beautiful old car you can definitely tell it's French by the styling. I must admit I have never seen one of these before but I recon it would be lots of fun once you got used to the non synchro gear box. Stay safe and I look forward to your next video.👍

[@idriveaclassic]

Deffo. I think it was something I needed a day or two in really.

[@peterriggall8409]

That is the weirdest thing I have ever seen. Great video Steph. and congrats. on the 20k subs. Ripper. 👍😀

[@raymondhunt6109]

Ray Hunt Love your reviews, I've driven a lot of crash ( non sycro) gear box vehicles and was taught to double de clutch while pausing between changes, it is strangely satisfying when you start to get perfect crunch free changes.

[@idriveaclassic]

Ha, I know every well how to double de clutch and it was still challenging.

[@goatman3358]

awesome video, loved your review :)

[@Bates.Eral1]

Loved this video ! Intresting car too I'd love to see an update on the Marina :)

[@PMS1950]

Great review as always. I think you did magnificently considering the exceptional, and typically French quirkiness of this delightful vehicle.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrispenn715]

Love it! Panhard were so wacky they were taken over by 'sensible and sober' Citroen haha :-)

[@idriveaclassic]

And what a shame that was

[@chrispenn715]

@@idriveaclassic Yes - and in turn, Citroen were taken over by sensible Peugeot. A pity we've lost idiosyncratic cars like the Panhard and the 'real' citroens...

[@Howlingd0g]

Not often I hear Citroëns described as "sensible"!

[@chrispenn715]

@@Howlingd0g haha - no. But Panhard were even more bonkers. :-)

[@JanGarbacz]

Amazing car ! Thanks for video

[@adrianpolley9419]

Well done for choosing the Panhard, and a big thankyou to Guy ( and Chris McPheat) . If my 24CT was running I'd let you drive it but I'm still waiting for an engine to be built, maybe next year ?

[@idriveaclassic]

Deffo x

[@kjh789az]

Thanks! 1930's US Packard meets early Citron 2CV and they have a kid. Weird and wonderful!

[@artistinbeziers7916]

Another great presentation. As always. By the way, your French pronunciation was perfect! I've lived here for nearly 20 years, and there are still so many classic cars around. Often owned by elderly folk who've had them since new, and hardly used. A car spotter's dream! French cars are something else! In a great way, of course. I hope you'll 'do' a Renault Dauphine, one day... I love the overhead netting for maps etc, in this Panard. So French! More French cars, please!

[@profrumpo]

Terrific review, what a charming and beautiful car. Many thanks :-)

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you x

[@peroduanippa]

A lovely car very well presented.

[@buddy8225]

Will I’ll be dipped. Another classic car I have fallen in love 🥰 with. ❤️

[@davidjames2910]

Such a rare car! My Mum had a Renault 6 when I was little, and its gearbox and handbrake were similarly challenging.

[@roelsiebrand7181]

Lovely review. There's a wonderful book by David Beare called 'Panhard, the Flat - Twin Cars 1945-1967 and Their Origins'. It is a really good read. I'm Panhard fan as well and looking for a PL17. Extraordinarily engineered cars.

[@Mark1405Leeds]

I love it! So French! - keep them coming!

[@mikewysko2268]

I admire the unique French styling and engineering.

[@idriveaclassic]

Me too! It’s so stand out.

[@chrisbury4635]

A truly unique car Steph 😊

[@lawrence5117]

What an amazing car. Love it.

[@johngreen6375]

What a neat little car! I think it would take me a while to get the hang of those gears too and I’ve been driving 23yrs lol. Congratulations on your 20k subscribers. I remember subscribing when you had around 700. Keep going Steph, we all look forward to your videos. 👍 Take care, stay safe.

[@idriveaclassic]

That’s mad! Thank you for sticking with me for so long ❤️

[@johngreen6375]

I always look forward to your videos. I always remember the one where you drove that little French 3 wheeler in my hometown of Portsmouth! Keep ‘em coming! Here’s to the next 20k subscribers 😊

[@idriveaclassic]

Oh yeah!!! Hahahaha. That was an afternoon and a half.

[@johngreen6375]

@@idriveaclassic you Vs Granny on her mobility scooter was the best, although unintentional moment! Would love a Renault 17 on the channel. My mum had one when I was a kid. They were rare then, in the 80’s. Look one up! Anyhoo, until the next vid! 😀

[@alansharp1528]

Another great video Steph and an example of a car i have admired from afar. Really nice to have a drive from my armchair once more.

[@idriveaclassic]

Thank you so much for watching Alan

[@shaunw9270]

Can't wait ! 😊👍

[@pankajtayal4433]

Such a lovely and cute looking car. Build from heart more than head.

[@idriveaclassic]

Ahh but the story behind the Prototype would tell you that’s not true ()

[@pankajtayal4433]

@@idriveaclassic maybe but i was talking about design which look amazing and cartoonish in a good way. Sadly Building These kind of cars now only remain in drawing board.

[@billyhill101]

I could watch you all day

[@idriveaclassic]

Oh you.

[@happyhermit2022]

Excellent stuff thank you...brilliant...its appearance reminds me of a Chrysler PT..the gearchanges are not dissimilar although the Panhard appears to handle a lot better 🤔

[@idriveaclassic]

Haha! The PT wishes it was this cool.

[@Parknest]

Congrats on passing 20K subs. I managed to catch you leaving Edd's place in your Morris Marina on my last dashcam video.

[@idriveaclassic]

Ah yeah. I can’t remember why I was up there, but I did remember you saying :)

[@Parknest]

The time and date is recorded on the clip. The video was edited a few weeks before it was uploaded.

[@Parknest]

Steph, it was on the 25th of September just before 6pm. I've just had a look at the video.

[@bcfairlie1]

Oh my Zeus!! Can't wait for i love Panhards even though I have never seen one in New Zealand