Peugeot 402 - Automobile Classics

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1934 Peugeot 402 Eclipse – Exterior and Interior – Techno Classica Essen 2015

April 9, 2026

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The idea of a car that could transform from a closed coupé into an open cabriolet at the push of a mechanism was already realized in the 1930s. The 1934 Peugeot 402 Eclipse stands as one of the earliest production cars to feature a retractable hardtop—an innovation that would only become widespread decades later. Technical […]

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1938 Peugeot 402 Darl’Mat Roadster – Exterior and Interior – Oldtimer Meeting Baden-Baden 2015

April 8, 2026

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The 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl’Mat Roadster stands apart within pre-war French automotive production, not for volume but for intent. Conceived as a performance-oriented derivative of a mainstream model, it combined aerodynamic thinking with competition ambitions. Its rarity today reflects how focused and specialized this project was from the outset. Technical Details The Peugeot 402 Darl’Mat […]

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1935 – 1942 – Peugeot 402 Legere – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2016

April 6, 2026

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Introduced in the mid-1930s, the Peugeot 402 Légère represented a more compact and accessible interpretation of Peugeot’s aerodynamic ambitions. While retaining the visual identity of the larger Peugeot 402, it adapted the concept to a lighter and more economical format suited to a broader audience. Technical Details The 1935–1942 Peugeot 402 Légère was powered by […]

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1937 Peugeot 402 DS DarlMat Sport Roadster – Exterior and Interior – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2017

April 5, 2026

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In the late 1930s, Peugeot briefly stepped into a more exclusive and performance-oriented world through its collaboration with Émile Darl’Mat. The Peugeot 402 Darl’Mat Sport Roadster is the most striking result of this partnership—combining aerodynamic thinking, coachbuilt craftsmanship, and competition ambitions in a limited-production automobile that stood apart from Peugeot’s regular lineup. Technical Details The […]

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1939 Peugeot 402 B Légère – Exterior and Interior – Auto d’Epoca Padova 2017

April 5, 2026

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Streamlined design was not limited to luxury cars in the 1930s. With the Peugeot 402, and particularly the B Légère variant, Peugeot brought aerodynamic thinking into a more accessible segment. Introduced just before the outbreak of the Second World War, the Peugeot 402 B Légère represents both a technical refinement and a final evolution of […]

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1935 Peugeot 402 – Exterior and Interior – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2019

April 3, 2026

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In 1935, Peugeot introduced a model that clearly signaled a shift toward more aerodynamic thinking in automotive design. The Peugeot 402 departed from the upright, segmented forms of earlier cars and embraced smoother, more integrated lines. It reflected broader trends of the 1930s, where manufacturers began to consider airflow, efficiency, and visual coherence as part […]

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1937 Peugeot 402 – Classic Expo Salzburg 2023

April 1, 2026

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In the late 1930s, few European cars embraced aerodynamic thinking as visibly as the Peugeot 402. With its hidden headlights and flowing silhouette, it stood apart from the upright forms of its contemporaries. Introduced at a time when streamlining was still experimental, the Peugeot 402 showed how design and engineering could converge into a coherent, […]

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1938 Peugeot 402 N4T Grand Tourisme – Exterior and Interior – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2022

February 9, 2024

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When Peugeot presented the 402 in the mid-1930s, it signaled a decisive shift toward modernity in French automobile design. The 1938 Peugeot 402 N4T Grand Tourisme represented the most refined and ambitious interpretation of this model line, combining aerodynamic styling with long-distance comfort and advanced engineering. It was conceived not as a sporting machine, but […]

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1935 Peugeot 402 Coach G4 – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2022

February 8, 2024

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When Peugeot introduced the 402 in 1935, it marked a clear departure from conservative pre-war automotive norms. The Peugeot 402 Coach G4 belonged to the earliest phase of this transformation, combining modern engineering with a body style that bridged tradition and emerging aerodynamic thinking. It was aimed at buyers who wanted technical progress and comfort […]