Peugeot 203, 1/43 - Heller 80160

With the presentation of the 203 at the 1948 Salon, Peugeot entered the era of the post-war modern car. Together with the Traction and the Simca „Huit“, it facilitated the democratization of motor tourism during the 1950‘s. The Peugeot reputation for robustness, already well- established, became legendary with the 203. It completed the round trip, Paris - Le Cap - Paris at an average speed of 60 km/h.