Peugeot 404 Familiale
(1962 - 1967)
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At the end of 1962, the magazine 'hobby' carried out a major comparative test with eleven saloons from Germany, France, England and Italy. In a tough competition, hot-blooded family sports cars had to be compared with utility saloons designed for comfort. The fact that a German representative won was not a matter of course, as places 2 to 4 went to "foreign countries". This article reproduces the original wording of the report at the time and shows all eleven sedans compared in many archive photos.
The Peugeot 404 was extremely comfortable in its class. The simple but elegant lines were also convincing. However, the car came from the factory with a few special features and the 404 was not exactly the height of dynamism either. This (historical) test report shows what was considered good at the time and where there was still room for improvement, illustrated with numerous pictures.
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.
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.
Current market prices for Peugeot 404 Familiale
Station Wagon, 58 PS, 1468 cm3
Station Wagon, 48 PS, 1816 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 65 PS, 1618 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 76 PS, 1618 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 63 PS, 1618 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 75 PS, 1607 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 53 PS, 1948 cm3
null, 65 PS, 1618 cm3
Convertible, 80 PS, 1618 cm3
Convertible, 65 PS, 1618 cm3
Convertible, 88 PS, 1618 cm3
Coupe, 65 PS, 1618 cm3
Coupe, 80 PS, 1618 cm3
Coupe, 69 PS, 1618 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 60 PS, 1469 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Peugeot 404 Familiale
| 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 1963 Sold Osenat Automobiles de Collection (March 20, 2016) |
404 | 1963 | Sold | Osenat Automobiles de Collection (March 20, 2016) | |
| 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 Superluxe 1967 Sold Auctionata Berlin Sale (November 28, 2014) |
404 Superluxe | 1967 | Sold | Auctionata Berlin Sale (November 28, 2014) | |
| Peugeot 404 1963 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Klassische Fahrzeuge und Automobilia (June 8, 2013) |
404 | 1963 | Sold | Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Klassische Fahrzeuge und Automobilia (June 8, 2013) | |
| Peugeot 404 1963 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Salzburg Sale (October 15, 2016) |
404 | 1963 | Sold | Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Salzburg Sale (October 15, 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 1963 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen (April 29, 2017) |
404 | 1963 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen (April 29, 2017) | |
| Peugeot 404 Cabriolet 1967 Sold Bonhams Paris (February 6, 2025) |
404 Cabriolet | 1967 | Sold | Bonhams Paris (February 6, 2025) | |
| Peugeot 404 Berline 1963 Sold Artcurial Musée Automobile du Château de Vernon (September 28, 2025) |
404 Berline | 1963 | Sold | Artcurial Musée Automobile du Château de Vernon (September 28, 2025) |
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