Description
Peugeot 404 | 1972
Highlights:
– 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual gearbox
– Bodywork repaired and repainted, with annual maintenance carried out
– Fitted with 4 new tyres
– Pininfarina-styled saloon from the final years of European 404 production
The seller offers for sale this 1972 Peugeot 404, powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual gearbox. The bodywork has been repaired and repainted, the car has received annual maintenance, and it has recently been fitted with 4 new tyres.
Designed by Pininfarina and introduced in 1960, the 404 was Peugeot’s mid-size family saloon through to 1975 in Europe, earning a lasting reputation for durability and value that saw it become a favourite taxi and workhorse well beyond its home market. This late-production 1972 example dates from the final years of the European sedan’s run, by which point the range had been simplified down to the Grand Touring, estate and diesel models, with detail updates such as two-speed wipers and a dashboard warning lamp in place of the earlier water-temperature gauge. Beneath its clean, understated three-box styling, the 404 carried a straightforward front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with a column- or floor-shifted manual gearbox, engineering that prioritised robustness and ease of maintenance over outright performance.
With well over a million examples built in France alone and millions more produced under licence abroad, the 404 remains an accessible and characterful entry point into classic French motoring, valued as much for its handsome Pininfarina lines as for its reputation as one of the most dependable saloons of its era. This example, recently repainted and fitted with new tyres, is offered as a usable classic ready to enjoy.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
