1938. Peugeot invents derivatives.

Not everyone knows it Peugeot automobile manufacturer who somehow invented the "derivatives" sector, he started in 1938 with the production of commercial vehicles derived from breakable vehicles (he's a family or wagon).

The first derivative was the Peugeot 202.

So in 1938 Leo launched the first derivative, it was 202 U 3.112 1946 copies produced. AT XNUMX 202UB2.122 units produced in just five months before passing the baton 202 HUequipped with Lockheed hydraulic brakes, 30.358 vehicles were sold.

Engine 202

A distinctive styling feature of the 202 was the front end with a pair of headlights behind the grille. The series was also powered by a 4cc 1.133-cylinder petrol engine. See available in two options: 30 CV (202 U) and 26 CV (later models, with a "regulator", a kind of speed limiter).

Three options

These Peugeot models were offered in 3 versions. “a commercial”, With a load capacity of 500 kg, the body is almost identical to the Break Canadienne, the sides are covered with Bakelite. From "Van“With a rear above the cab and a payload capacity of 7 cu. M. The ambulances were withdrawn. Finally, "transporterIn fact, there was an awning pickup with a payload of 800 kg.

Peugeot 203 U has arrived

The model debuted in October 1949. 203 U, abandoned as chassis cab, awning van, ambulance, van and sheet metal van. In 1950, a van also arrived. 203 U6In 1952, a version with a reduced capacity appeared, designed for urban deliveries.

The 203, in the U6 and U8 versions, continued the technical and aesthetic evolution of the family versions, with the exception of the painted bumper bolts. In 1957, the 203 U model range was reduced to a variant sheet metal van remained on the price list until 1959.

Pickup Peugeot 403 U

When 203 left the stage, the model entered 403 U, with a pickup body and a cab floor. The version also arrived with them. Break the van, a long wheelbase chassis with paneled side windows: it was produced until 1962 but was unsuccessful.

On the other hand, it was a pickup truck that became popular in France, Europe as well as French Africa and was appreciated for its reliability and ease of maintenance.

Success 403 series

In 1958, Peugeot released Diesel Indenor engines 1816 In 1960 a new series was released 403 B... The 403-based dismissal from the commercial vehicle market was to have occurred after ten years of honorable career in 1967 with the listing 404 Break... The story continues ...