Peugeot
(1894 - today)
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Peugeot is the oldest existing car brand in the world, having started producing cars in 1891, and has perhaps the most diverse history. Founded in 1810, the iron foundry produced saw blades, watch springs, tools, irons, sewing machines and - to this day - coffee grinders, pepper mills and bicycles. In 1929, the Peugeot 201 was the first model with the typical centre zero in its name. In 1974, Peugeot acquired a majority stake in Citroën. Two years later, the two companies merged to form the PSA Group. If you believe the British TV programme ‘Top Gear’, Peugeot's post-war history can be divided into three phases: first extremely robust cars, then extremely sporty cars and finally extremely lousy cars.
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The Darl'mat cars occupy a special position among the Peugeot classic cars, of which only a few models enjoy a decidedly sporty reputation. They are rare and are traded at high prices. This report tells the story of the Darl'mat versions and shows some of them in historical and modern photographs.
Between 1938 and 1948/49, Peugeot built a good 100,000 Type 202 vehicles, equipped with a 1.1-liter front engine and rear-wheel drive. Available in various configurations (saloon, convertible saloon, convertible, estate), the cars enjoyed great popularity. This report looks at the technology and history of the little French car and portrays an example, supplemented by archive photos, sales brochures, sound samples and a handbook.
By 1955, Peugeot was already one of the three major car brands in France. Since 1948, Peugeot had only had one standard model, the 203, which remained on the market year after year with only minor improvements to details, even after the self-supporting body and pontoon shape had almost completely established themselves elsewhere. With the 403, the French created a promising new offspring. At least the editors of Hobby were very impressed by the newcomer, as this restored test report from 1955 proves.
Almost everyone knows the TV police inspector Columbo, after all, the stations broadcast the series for decades and even today old episodes of "Columbo" still flicker across the screens. Columbo was characterized by his dented grey Peugeot 403 convertible. It was always the same car for more than twenty years and it has survived with a collector in Florida. This report goes in search of clues and shows the original Columbo Peugeot in many pictures and film clips.
The Peugeot 403 was considered to be a rock-solid car, but its body was already a little outdated at the beginning of the 1960s. With the 404, a successor was launched in 1960 that fitted better into the new decade, both technically and visually. The modified chassis, the optimized four-cylinder engine and the attractive trapezoidal body were not the only selling points of the French saloon. This article reproduces a test report from the spring of 1961 and shows the Peugeot 404 in extensive photo and sales material from that time.
Early on, in 1960, the magazine 'hobby' received a Peugeot 404 for testing. And sang the praises of the straight-lined mid-range car, which was preparing to gnaw away at the luxury class. As the successor to the successful model 403, the 404 did not have an easy task, but it mastered it brilliantly. This report reproduces the entire wording of the 'hobby' report of the time, supplemented by the pictures and drawings shown at the time, as well as contemporary factory photos.
With the 404, Peugeot extended the model range upwards and provided a modern mid-range car with many qualities. The AR testers summed it up as follows: "In terms of design and performance, Peugeot has created a car in the 404 that is excellently tailored to today's requirements, even in the case of high demands. The brilliant technical performance may tempt you to express very ambitious wishes with regard to details. However, these relate only to secondary matters or to those that will be realized in the course of development. Based on our experience, the 404 is one of the most recommendable cars in this new performance and price class for all those who want to have higher demands met in an economical and practical way. The car has been able to generate genuine and lasting enthusiasm through its qualities."
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Z-Dossier - Peugeot 404
This Z-Dossier covers the Peugeot 404 in all its shades. The Z-Dossier is primarily intended as a hub of information.
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Gallery - Peugeot 404
The Peugeot 404 was built from 1960 to 1975 (in Europe). In this photo collection we show some of the historical photographs from that time.
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.
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.
The Peugeot 204 was actually a very modern car, absolutely in tune with the times. Nevertheless, the first test drivers were somewhat disappointed that it couldn't do things better and at a price that was higher than the competition. This article reproduces an early historical driving report from the launch year and shows the small saloon in historical pictures and in the sales brochure.
The 204 was technically sophisticated, excellently finished and therefore not cheap. In contrast to other front-wheel drive cars, it deliberately avoided stylistic differences. As a "Break" with its harmonious estate rear end, the smallest Peugeot was not only a good deal more elegant than the saloon, but of course also considerably more spacious. This test report was correspondingly enthusiastic in 1966.
Although the Peugeot 504 was presented in 1968, there was hardly anything revolutionary about it and it was not primarily suitable for students. On the contrary. With the 504, the French had presented a conventional, modern, but above all very robust car, which was to become one of the most successful models of the Peugeot brand. This vehicle report tells the story of the bestseller, which was built millions of times over, and shows it in various versions.
Peugeot broke new technical ground in 1965 with the 204 model, but was at least able to benefit from role models. The design was based on the proven partner Pininfarina. The result was convincing both as a saloon and as a coupé/convertible, but was comparatively expensive. The technical innovation still pays off today, because even 50 years later, the two-door coupé still looks modern and practical. This driving report is about an early 204 Coupé from 1968 and shows it in historical pictures, supplemented by a brochure and historical photos.
In 1969, Peugeot presented the 304 model in Paris. Although the car was technically based on the 204 model, it was also intended to replace the somewhat outdated, larger Peugeot 404. The hobby editors wanted to find out in an extensive test whether it could succeed in this. This report reproduces the original text from back then and shows the almost 1.2 million compact front-wheel drive model in historical photographs.
The Peugeot 304 Coupé and Cabriolet were pretty little cars with quite different characters. With its hatchback and large tailgate, the Coupé was almost a small estate car, whereas the Cabriolet was built more for pleasure trips for two. And while there was no lack of fresh air in the convertible, a little more ventilation would have been desirable in the coupé. This historical test report reveals the rest.
For the 1971 model year, Peugeot added almost 200 cubic centimeters of displacement to the 504. This made it a far more attractive proposition in the competitive field of two-liter saloons - at least in part. While the injection engine benefited from more temperament with the same fuel consumption, the carburetor engine was the exact opposite. This historical test report lists the advantages and disadvantages of the individual engines and compares the Peugeot 504 with its competitors.
In September 1972, Peugeot launched the four-door 104 compact car, which met with great interest from car testers both at home and abroad, especially as the car was a genuinely new development. In Austria, too, the pretty car was tested in the first half of 1973 - with thoroughly positive results. This article reproduces the original wording of the test report at the time and shows the Peugeot 104 in historical photos.
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Peugeot 404 - Dipstick lion
From 1960 to 1975, Peugeot built the 404 limousine in France, which is an integral part of almost every French film of the time, as the robust car served as a police car, cab, fire engine and, of course, as private transportation for detectives, estate agents and businesswomen. And almost 1.9 million times, even in our latitudes. This report characterizes the charming Frenchman and attempts to explain why this particular car was so popular. Many historical illustrations and sales brochures as well as an instruction manual complete the extensively illustrated article.
In the winter of 1974/1975, the magazine 'hobby' compared eight compact cars from five countries in a meticulous test that required driving on the Nordschleife and the participation of eight test drivers: the Audi 50 competed against the Citroën Ami Super, Datsun Cherry, Fiat 127, Innocenti Mini, Peugeot 104, Renault 5 and Simca 1000 GLE and won hands down. The Datsun Cherry came second, but this was not the only surprise in the extensive comparison test. This article re-edits the findings of that time, showing the results in detail and the vehicles in many archive photos from back then.
The 504 Coupé from Peugeot was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in the spring of 1969 and only underwent slight visual changes during its fourteen-year production period. It only came to an end in 1984, after around 26,000 units. Only the convertible version, of which around 8,000 were built, is even rarer than the coupé. For many enthusiasts, the two Pininfarina-designed sports cars are among the most beautiful Peugeots in the company's entire history. The V6 engine, which was installed in the top versions, made the Coupé and Cabriolet a true GT, as this report with many photos shows.
When prices started to rise and cars in the upper mid-range were difficult to sell, Peugeot went all out and created a car with 504 looks and 404 technology, the 504 L. The mix of ingredients was successful and the prices were attractive enough to make the 504 L a bestseller, according to Heinz Kranz from the magazine 'hobby'. This article reproduces the original wording of the test from 1974 and shows the Peugeot 504 L in historical images and in the sales brochure.
The Peugeot 604 was up against strong competitors in the narrow sector of the luxury class with an engine capacity of more than 2.5 liters, while on the French market it already had the role of a "state car". How did the big Peugeot fare against the Mercedes 250/280, the BMW six-cylinder engines, the Ford Granada and Opel Commodore/Admiral - but also against the Renault 30 TS and Volvo 264 with the same V6 engine? Find out in the 1975 test report!
Between 1969 and 1983, Peugeot built the 504 Cabriolet, equipped with four and six-cylinder engines. The elegant car designed by Pininfarina impressed with its comfort and efficiency, especially in the four-cylinder version. This driving report describes impressions of a four-cylinder convertible from the early 1980s and shows the car in many current and historical photos.
The Peugeot 205 GTI was a very popular and fast car 30 years ago, but Peugeot wanted even more and built the basis for winning two world rally championships with the Turbo 16. As a waste product, there were also 200 road versions, which demonstrated what was possible in the early 1980s with 200 hp, a mid-engine and all-wheel drive. This vehicle report portrays one of the rare road-going 205 Turbo 16s and tells its story, supplemented by many pictures.
From 1984 to 1995, Peugeot built the compact 205 GTI and won the hearts of many sports drivers who were looking for a lightweight yet powerful car that was convincing in everyday use and on weekend cornering. The Peugeot achieved this like no other and at a popular price. For many, the Peugeot was the true successor to the VW Golf GTI Mk1. This driving report characterizes the French front-wheel drive car and shows it in historical and modern illustrations as well as in the advertising and sales literature of the time.
After the 404 and 504, Peugeot once again worked with Pininfarina in the mid-nineties to create an elegant coupé to accompany its conservative mid-range model. When the 406 Coupé was presented at the end of 1996, it was considered one of the most beautiful cars of its time and sold better than any Peugeot Coupé before or since. This article tells the story of the Peugeot 406 Coupé and shows it in many photos. There is also a sound sample of the V6.
Current market prices for Peugeot
4-Door Sedan, 29 PS, 1153 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 42 PS, 1290 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 44 PS, 1290 cm3
5-Door Sedan, 42 PS, 1290 cm3
5-Door Sedan, 42 PS, 1290 cm3
Convertible, 44 PS, 1290 cm3
null, 44 PS, 1290 cm3
Station Wagon, 44 PS, 1290 cm3
Station Wagon, 44 PS, 1290 cm3
Delivery Van, 42 PS, 1290 cm3
Delivery Van, 44 PS, 1290 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 58 PS, 1468 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 1290 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 65 PS, 1468 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 47 PS, 1816 cm3
Convertible, 58 PS, 1468 cm3
Station Wagon, 58 PS, 1468 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Peugeot
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 106 GTI 'S16' 1999 Sold RM/Sotheby's Open Roads March Online Only (March 17, 2021) |
106 GTI 'S16' | 1999 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Open Roads March Online Only (March 17, 2021) | |
| Peugeot 205 GTI 1989 Sold CCA CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale (April 1, 2017) |
205 GTI | 1989 | Sold | CCA CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale (April 1, 2017) | |
| Peugeot 504 V6 lhd 1976 Sold Artcurial Automobiles sur les Champs V (June 10, 2013) |
504 V6 lhd | 1976 | Sold | Artcurial Automobiles sur les Champs V (June 10, 2013) | |
| 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 104 ZS2 1979 Sold Aguttes Automobiles de Prestige et de Collection Automobilia (November 7, 2015) |
104 ZS2 | 1979 | Sold | Aguttes Automobiles de Prestige et de Collection Automobilia (November 7, 2015) | |
| Peugeot Bébé Two-Seat Tourer 1913 Sold Gooding & Co. Selections from the Mullin Collection (April 26, 2024) |
Bébé Two-Seat Tourer | 1913 | Sold | Gooding & Co. Selections from the Mullin Collection (April 26, 2024) | |
| Peugeot 405 GLX 1994 Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (April 9, 2016) |
405 GLX | 1994 | Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (April 9, 2016) | |
| Peugeot 206 CC 2001 Not Sold Charterhouse Shepton Mallet Sale (September 13, 2016) |
206 CC | 2001 | Not Sold | Charterhouse Shepton Mallet Sale (September 13, 2016) | |
| Peugeot 203 lhd 1955 Sold Artcurial Automobiles sur les Champs VI (October 20, 2013) |
203 lhd | 1955 | Sold | Artcurial Automobiles sur les Champs VI (October 20, 2013) | |
| Peugeot 101 KS (Jg. Ca.) 1975 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Klassische Automobile und Motorräder (Frühlingsauktion) (March 23, 2024) |
101 KS (Jg. Ca.) | 1975 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Klassische Automobile und Motorräder (Frühlingsauktion) (March 23, 2024) |
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