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Panhard Dyna Cabriolet Ghia

1955Coachwork by Ghia

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1955
Body style
Cabriolet
Type
Limited

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Panhard Dyna Cabriolet one-off, crafted by the renowned Carrozzeria Ghia for Sapcar (Societé Algerienne Production de Carosserie), stands as a unique creation in the automotive world. The collaboration between Ghia and Sapcar resulted in the production of four distinctive vehicles, each showcasing the design prowess of Giovanni Michelotti. Alongside the Panhard Dyna Cabriolet, this exclusive lineup included the the Panhard Dyna Coupé, the Renault 4CV Special and the MG TF Everest. Giovanni Michelotti, a visionary designer, left his indelible mark on the Panhard Dyna Cabriolet, infusing it with a blend of elegance and innovation. Carrozzeria Ghia, renowned for its masterful craftsmanship, brought Michelotti’s design to life, creating a car that reflected both artistry and engineering finesse. These four exceptional vehicles shared a common feature that further highlighted their unique origin—they all bore SAPCAR script badges positioned above a Paris crest badge. The Panhard Dyna Cabriolet, among its companions, emerged as a symbol of bespoke automotive design, with each unit representing a harmonious fusion of Italian styling and French engineering. The exclusivity of these vehicles, coupled with their shared SAPCAR identity, adds a layer of intrigue to their history, making them coveted pieces for collectors and enthusiasts alike. In the realm of rare and custom automobiles, the Panhard Dyna Cabriolet one-off stands as a testament to the artistic ingenuity and cross-cultural collaboration that defines the world of bespoke car manufacturing.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited
Production notes
Exact CI route preserves the 1955 SAPCAR Panhard Dyna Cabriolet Ghia and programme-level Michelotti attribution. Independent project-specific corroboration of sole authorship/uniqueness is missing; keep Michelotti candidate and production count open. NO_AUTO_INHERIT.

Engine & performance

Specification notes
Confidence detail moved from confidence: medium-high

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Ghia
Manufacturer · Documented
Panhard

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

37° Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile – Torino General · legacy_preserved
Date
1955
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Carrozzieri Italiani — Panhard Dyna Cabriolet Ghia www.carrozzieri-italiani.com Exact vehicle editorial
Carrozzieri Italiani — Panhard Coupé Ghia www.carrozzieri-italiani.com Paired programme exact vehicle editorial

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records

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