Description

1964 Peugeot 404 Saloon

French 404 saloon with a history in Spain, original paintwork and around 45,000 km.

✨ Highlights

According to the owner, this Peugeot 404 saloon was imported into Spain as a French vehicle in 1964 and is now in its second ownership. After standing in a warehouse for around 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 has been deliberately left untouched. The stated mileage is around 45,000 km.

🏛️ General information about the vehicle / model history

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

The saloon, in particular, quickly became the core model of the range. 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 car.

Today, authentically preserved saloons have become rare. Many vehicles have been used intensively over decades, refurbished several times or technically modified. It is precisely for this reason that examples preserved in their original condition with a traceable history now hold a special appeal.

This vehicle

Exterior

According to the information provided, the Peugeot 404 saloon offered here features its original paintwork. A small scratch has deliberately not been repaired, as it is part of the patina that has developed over time and a repair might detract from rather than enhance the authentic overall impression. This approach seems particularly fitting for a vehicle like the 404: the saloon 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 appearance has been largely preserved in its authentic state. The simple design of early Peugeot saloons in particular has its own charm today – functional, light and pleasantly unpretentious.

Mechanics

No detailed information is available regarding the technical condition. According to the owner, the vehicle was retrieved from a warehouse after standing for around 20 years and restored only to the extent necessary. Further information on the engine, gearbox, braking system or most recent work carried out is not currently available.

History

The vehicle is said to have been imported into 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 appropriate storage, have often helped to preserve the bodywork. The long period of storage in a hall, lasting 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 a valuation report.

Summary / Conclusion

This Peugeot 404 saloon is not an over-restored showpiece, but clearly a very authentically preserved French classic with a traceable history in Spain. The combination of second-hand status, original paintwork, careful recommissioning 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 saloon in particular, the 404 displays that special blend of elegance, practicality and understatement that makes French cars of the 1960s so appealing to this day.

Comment / personal impression

A Peugeot 404 seems remarkably timeless today. Perhaps it is down 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 retained precisely what many restorations inadvertently lose: authenticity. The small scratch in the original paintwork seems less like a blemish 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:
24/05/2026, 18:45:00 BST
Watchers
6
Vehicle location
🇪🇸 Getafe

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