Description

1964 Peugeot 404 Sedan

French 404 sedan with a history in Spain, original paint, and approximately 45,000 km.

✨ Highlights

According to the owner, this Peugeot 404 Sedan was imported to Spain as a French vehicle in 1964 and is now in its second ownership. After sitting in a warehouse for about 20 years, the car was carefully brought back to life and restored only where necessary. Particularly appealing is the paintwork, which the owner claims is original and features a slight patina that was deliberately left untouched. The stated mileage is approximately 45,000 km.

🏛️ General information about the vehicle / model history

The Peugeot 404 is one of those French automobiles that never had to flaunt its quality. Introduced in 1960 and designed by Pininfarina, the series combined elegant restraint with remarkable robustness. The 404 was neither eccentric nor loud—rather, it impressed with its solidity, comfort, and the sober engineering that earned Peugeot an international reputation in the 1960s.

The sedan, in particular, quickly became the core model of the series. With its clean lines, large glass area, and refined Italian proportions, it appeared more modern and lighter than many of its contemporaries. At the same time, the 404 was considered exceptionally durable. It was not without reason that the model was valued for decades in numerous countries across Europe, Africa, and South America as a reliable everyday and touring vehicle.

Today, authentically preserved sedans have become rare. Many vehicles were used intensively for decades, refurbished multiple times, or technically modified. Precisely for this reason, original examples with a traceable history now hold a special appeal.

This vehicle

Exterior

According to the information provided, the Peugeot 404 sedan offered here features its original paintwork. A small scratch was deliberately left unrepaired, as it is part of the vehicle’s matured patina and a repair could detract from rather than enhance the authentic overall impression. This approach is particularly fitting for a vehicle like the 404: the sedan thrives not on perfection, but on honesty and substance.

Interior

No detailed information is available regarding the interior. However, given the originality described, it can be assumed that the interior retains a largely authentic appearance. The simple design of early Peugeot sedans, in particular, has its own charm today—functional, light, and pleasantly understated.

Mechanics

No detailed information is available regarding the technical condition. According to the owner, the vehicle was retrieved from a warehouse after being stored for about 20 years and restored only to the extent necessary. Further information on the engine, transmission, brake system, or most recent work performed is currently unavailable.

History

The vehicle is said to have been imported to Spain as a French car in 1964 and is now in the hands of its second owner. This early Spanish history makes the car particularly interesting, as southern climates, when combined with proper storage, often contribute to the preservation of the bodywork. The long period of storage in a warehouse—around 20 years—also explains its current character as a carefully preserved and largely original example.

Service/Documents

No information is currently available regarding existing documents, service records, import certificates, Spanish papers, or an appraisal report.

Summary / Conclusion

This Peugeot 404 sedan is not an over-restored showpiece, but rather a French classic that has been preserved in a very authentic condition with a verifiable history in Spain. The combination of second-hand status, original paint, careful restoration, and the stated 45,000 km makes the car particularly appealing to collectors who value originality and character more highly than flawless surfaces. As a classic sedan, the 404 embodies that special blend of elegance, practicality, and understated charm that makes French cars from the 1960s so appealing to this day.

Comment / Personal Impression

A Peugeot 404 seems surprisingly timeless today. Perhaps it’s due to the clean Pininfarina lines, or perhaps to that typically French way of combining comfort and style without exaggeration. This particular example seems to have preserved exactly what many restorations inadvertently lose: authenticity. The small scratch in the original paint seems less like a flaw and more like a reminder that good cars are allowed to tell stories.

Condition & Registration

Condition category: Authentic
Historical license plate
Registered

Ready to drive
Accident free

Self assessments

Engine (Seller assessment)

★★★★☆

Paintwork (Seller assessment)

★★★★☆

Interior (Seller assessment)

★★★★☆

Technique (Seller assessment)

★★★★☆

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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make: Peugeot
Model name: 404
First registration date: 04/1964
Year of manufacture: 1964
Mileage (read): 45,000 km
Chassis number: Not provided
Engine number: Not provided
Gearbox number: Not provided
Matching numbers: No
Number of owners: 2

Technical details

Body style: Saloon
Power (kW/hp): 48/65
Cubic capacity (cm³): 1618
Cylinders: 4
Doors: 4
Steering: Left (LHD)
Gearbox: Manual
Gears: 4
Transmission: Rear
Front brakes: Drum
Rear brakes: Drum
Fuel type: Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color: White
Interior color: Brown

Interior material: Textile

LOT-ID: 442778-1906

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Estimate
€ 15,000 - € 18,000
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Duration
12 days
Ends at:
25/05/2026, 03:45:00 am AEST
Watchers
6
Vehicle location
🇪🇸 Getafe

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