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 spent on, among other things, the starter, battery, tires, fluids, fuel pump, and underbody coating
• Odometer reading: 71,158 km, unverifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 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
• Features:
• Manual gearshift

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted white.
• The vehicle has been repainted in some areas. 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 vehicle had been in an accident in a previous ownership. The area around the rear fender was repainted or repaired due to minor body damage.
• There is no known rust.
• The rear tires are from 2025, and the front tires are from 2022. In November 2025, the wheel wells were also sealed.

Interior

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

Technical

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
• There are no known technical defects.
• The engine is original, has not been overhauled, and, according to the owner, runs flawlessly.
• The manual transmission shifts smoothly.
• Last maintenance was performed in November 2025. Approximately 2,000 € was spent on this service, including the starter, battery, tires, all fluids, fuel pump, and underbody coating.

History

Ownership History

• Current owner: since 2025
• Number of owners: more than 5
• 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 Log (Images 167–171)
• Vehicle Registration Certificate (Image 172) & Title (Image 173)
• Invoices (Images 174, 175)

Summary

For sale is a white 1976 Peugeot 404. 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 featured components from the Peugeot 504, including the easy-to-use column-shift gear lever found in this vehicle. The odometer reading is 71,158 km and cannot be verified. The vehicle has been partially repainted; a repaired accident damage from previous owners affected the area of the rear fender. There is no known rust. Based on its history, the seller states that 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 a cavity sealant treatment. 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.