Peugeot 404 (1976)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 187 photos
• Video including engine run and test drive
• Paint thickness measurement performed; readings between 199 and 268 µm
• Last service: November 2025; approximately €2,000 invested in, among other things, the starter motor, battery, tires, fluids, fuel pump, and underbody coating

Facts & Specifications

• Year built: 1976
• First registration: South Africa
• Engine: 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 65 PS (48 kW)
• Transmission: Manual, stick shift
• Exterior color: White
• Interior: black faux leather upholstery
• TÜV valid until 10/2027, H license plate

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is white
• The vehicle has been partially repainted but is presumably mostly in its original condition. Paint thickness measurements yielded the following values: front passenger-side fender 258 µm, hood 268 µm, front driver-side fender 220 µm, driver’s door 204 µm, rear driver-side door 229 µm, roof 241 µm, rear driver-side fender 199 µm, trunk 257 µm, rear passenger-side fender 230 µm, rear passenger-side door 256 µm, and front passenger-side door 202 µm
• The rear fender area was repainted and repaired due to minor sheet metal damage
• The vehicle is largely original and rust-free; there is only one known small weld on the underbody. Given its history, the vehicle has likely never been exposed to snow or road salt
• The rear tires are from 2025, and the front tires are from 2020. In November 2025, a cavity sealant treatment was also performed

Interior

• The car has a black faux leather interior
• The interior is in its original and well-maintained condition
• There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered
• There are no known technical defects
• The engine is original and runs flawlessly.
• The manual transmission also shifts flawlessly
• Last service in November 2025. Approximately €2,000 was spent on this service, including the starter motor, battery, tires, all fluids, fuel pump, and underbody coating

History

Ownership History

• Current owner: since 2025
• Number of owners: 2 in Germany; unknown prior to that
• The vehicle was manufactured in South Africa and arrived in Portugal in 1979. It was imported to Germany in 2014. Since then, the Peugeot has had two owners in Germany. The mileage cannot be verified

Service History

• 2025: In November, approximately €2,000 was spent; among other things, the starter motor, battery, tires, all fluids, fuel pump, and underbody coating were replaced or serviced.

Documents

• Service Record Book
• Vehicle Registration Certificate & Title
• Invoices

Summary

A white 1976 Peugeot 404 is for sale. The vehicle was manufactured in South Africa and was brought to Portugal in 1979 before being imported to Germany in 2014. The 404 was produced as a sedan in South Africa until 1978; the 1976 model year already incorporated components from the Peugeot 504, including the easy-to-use column-mounted gearshift found in this vehicle. The odometer reading is 71,158 km; while the history of the mileage cannot be verified, it is credible. The vehicle has been partially repainted; a previous owner repaired body damage affecting the rear fender area. The vehicle is largely rust-free. Given its history, the car was likely not driven in snow or on salt-treated roads and remains largely original. In November 2025, approximately €2,000 was invested in, among other things, the starter, battery, tires, all fluids, the fuel pump, and underbody coating. The Peugeot is registered, has an “H” license plate, and is TÜV-certified through October 2027. With its unique history spanning South Africa, Portugal, and Germany, its largely original condition, and the recent maintenance work, this Peugeot 404 offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts and collectors.