In May 1960 French carmaker introduces the all new 404. Like its predecessor the 404 is designed by Pininfarina. The styling is similar to other Pininfarina designs, the BMC A55 and the Fiat 1800. The 404 is offered initially as a Saloon with a 1.6 L petrol engine in five possible colors (Ivoire, Turquoise, Gris, Tango and Noir).
The 404 Cabriolet is introduced at the Paris Motor Show in October 1961. The Cabriolet bodyshells are made by the PininFarina in Turin, the chassis and mechanical elements are identical with the saloon.
Peugeot 404 Saloon (1960) |
Peugeot 404 Cabriolet (1962) |
Although Peugeot introduced the 504 as a successor of the 404 in 1969, the 404 remained in production until 1975 (the pick up was sold until 1988). The 404 was also made under licence in various African countries until 1991. It was also built in Argentina, Canada and in Chile. The French production run of the 404 is 1,847,568. The total production worldwide is 2,885,374 units.
Advert Peugeot 404 (English, 1966)
Advert Peugeot 404 (Spanish)
Advert Peugeot 404 (Spanish)
Brochure Peugeot 404 Saloon (1962, The Netherlands)
Brochure Peugeot 404 Coupé (1963, The Netherlands)
Brochure Peugeot 404 Saloon (1963, The Netherlands)
Brochure Peugeot 404 Saloon (1964, The Netherlands)
Brochure Peugeot 404 Break (1969, The Netherlands)
Brochure Peugeot 404 Saloon (1973, The Netherlands)
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