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.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 1 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source 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 |











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