Peugeot 404 Diesel
(1963 - 1972)
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With the 404, Peugeot combined the performance and comfort of a luxury sedan with the dimensions of a mid-size car. In the usual customary and typically French manner, it declared war on the competition. This article from the magazine hobby from 1963 provides a contemporary view of the qualities and weaknesses of the 404, enriched with many historical pictures and sales brochures.
In 1963, the magazine 'hobby' undertook a monumental long-distance test with two purchased mid-range saloons, the BMW 1500 and the Peugeot 404. On a long-distance drive over 4500 km, a mountain test on the passes of the Pyrenees and 100 laps on the Solitude-Ring, the two cars were given nothing in return and at the end they were partially dismantled to measure the signs of wear and tear. Both cars offered strengths and weaknesses, but in the end only one could win, as the carefully restored 15-page original report, which was supplemented with historical archive illustrations, impressively shows.
A few years ago, they were still often seen in everyday traffic, but soon they were only seen at classic car meetings. The Peugeot 403 was built in various versions from 1955 to 1966 and, despite its conservative design, also offered innovative features such as a diesel engine and an automatic clutch. As the antipode to the Citroën DS, it was the right car for people who simply wanted a pleasant car. This driving report is about a Peugeot 403 BD from 1965 with a diesel engine, tells the story of the model series and shows the cars in current and historical photos as well as in the sales documents from back then.
In October 1962, Peugeot, a brand considered to be conservative, was one of the first to offer not only its sports models but also its saloons with fuel injection. The mechanical Kugelfischer system in the Peugeot 404 GTI increased the performance and smoothness of the four-cylinder engine and reduced fuel consumption and cold-start worries. Driving comfort was also high, as was typical for the country. However, the car, which was otherwise considered so solid, surprised with its unusually careless workmanship. This historical test report from 1965 explains how the fuel injection worked and, of course, tests the qualities of the Peugeot 404.
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4-Door Sedan, 53 PS, 1948 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Peugeot 404 Diesel
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 404 Cabriolet Super Luxe Injection 1966 Sold Artcurial Monaco (July 21, 2020) |
404 Cabriolet Super Luxe Injection | 1966 | Sold | Artcurial Monaco (July 21, 2020) | |
| Peugeot 404 Berline Super Luxe 1965 Sold Artcurial A French Collection (November 4, 2021) |
404 Berline Super Luxe | 1965 | Sold | Artcurial A French Collection (November 4, 2021) | |
| Peugeot 404 Break 1970 Sold Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) |
404 Break | 1970 | Sold | Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) | |
| Peugeot 404 Superluxe 1967 Sold Auctionata Berlin Sale (November 28, 2014) |
404 Superluxe | 1967 | Sold | Auctionata Berlin Sale (November 28, 2014) | |
| Peugeot 404 Coupé 1968 Sold Artcurial A French Collection (November 4, 2021) |
404 Coupé | 1968 | Sold | Artcurial A French Collection (November 4, 2021) | |
| Peugeot 404 Break 1968 Sold Osenat Automobiles de Collection chez Osenat (June 19, 2016) |
404 Break | 1968 | Sold | Osenat Automobiles de Collection chez Osenat (June 19, 2016) | |
| Peugeot 404 Break 1971 Not Sold Coys Techno Classica (April 9, 2016) |
404 Break | 1971 | Not Sold | Coys Techno Classica (April 9, 2016) | |
| Peugeot 404 1964 Sold Jack-Philippe Ruellan Automobiles de Collection & Automobilia (March 26, 2016) |
404 | 1964 | Sold | Jack-Philippe Ruellan Automobiles de Collection & Automobilia (March 26, 2016) | |
| Peugeot 404 Break 1968 Sold RM/Sotheby's Duomila Ruote (November 25, 2016) |
404 Break | 1968 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Duomila Ruote (November 25, 2016) | |
| Peugeot 404 Cabriolet 1967 Sold Bonhams Paris (February 6, 2025) |
404 Cabriolet | 1967 | Sold | Bonhams Paris (February 6, 2025) |
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