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‘Ariane Blue’ paintwork with complementing ‘Blue Florio’ cloth interior and ‘Starfish’ alloy wheels
Diligently-maintained specialist service history file
Rare and desirable 3.0-litre V6 UK example
Presents in excellent overall condition

The Appeal

A French and Italian design fusion, the 406 Coupe was derived from Pininfarina who took the idea to Peugeot to use their 406 platform to create a sporty coupe aimed at the premium marque in the exciting pacey coupe market of the nineties. Peugeot has a pedigree in the sleek / elegant coupe segment… just look at the 504 Coupe as a taster.

Another collaboration between the two firms intended to continue that combination of style and practicality. As a result, production occurred at Pinniferina’s Grugliasco plant in Italy opposed to France allowing a focus on quality to best aim the car at the premium marques. Subsequently, the 406 Coupe was unveiled officially at The Paris Motor Show in 1996. The Coupe was an instant success winning awards including "The Most Beautiful Coupe of the World 1997" at Milan - quite an accolade.

Today the 406 is a rare sight, one of those modern classics that is beloved by a growing band of enthusiasts but little known more widely. Those fans recognise what a good car it is: a lovely sonorous V6 with plenty of heft, dependable 406 underpinnings and of course great looks.

With UK RHD V6 examples in good condition so difficult to come by we’re delighted to present this beautifully kept, highly spec’d example for sale. Enthusiast owned, this 406 comes from a knowledgeable owner, who also owns a rare RHD 504 Coupe. With a very impressive service history, low ownership and sensible mileage, you can be sure this one isn't going to be hanging about…

The History and Paperwork

First registered in April 1999
MOT’d until December 2023 without advisories
4 former keepers
Two keys with original key-code tag (and ace key)
Original Peugeot book pack present containing original service record and 406 Coupe Handbook
Service book records x19 service stamps (mainly Peugeot Specialist) - the last being pre-mot December 2023 at 85,000 miles
History file is further complemented by original 406 Coupe dealership brochure
File otherwise includes MOTdocuments, maintenance receipts, old V5c information and a 2008 bill of sale invoice

The Interior

‘Blue Florio’ cloth interior in great condition
Sport and ice performance modes
The light grey fabric used on the headlining remains in pristine condition, with no signs of sagging or staining
Carpets throughout still look in excellent condition – Peugeot branded over-mats are in good order
The generous boot area is similarly in very good condition with orginal storage netting still present and untorn
Spec’d with Philips 6-disc CD player present in boot-cubby
Electric windows, climate control and remote alarmed locking

The ‘Blue Florio’ cloth seats all offer excellent support and show little sign of use with the colour staying as vibrant as the photos indicate. Furthermore, the seats themselves seem to have avoided the typical bolster wear that most coupes suffer from.

The central column plastics appear unmarked with the italics for the gear sections and sport / ice modes unblemished. The dashboard is in excellent condition and the original Clarion factory fitted radio is present and working as it should.

The Exterior

‘Ariane Blue’ paintwork in smart condition all round. Minor age related blemishes in places. There is a cracked area on the centre of the front bumper
Original 16 inch ‘starfish’ alloy wheels generally in good condition - some curbing on the edges
Michelin ‘Primacy 3’ tyres all round - a nice touch given that it was the original spec tyre fitted from factory
Very clean underside. According to the vendor the car has been garaged for a large part of its life by themselves and by the previous owner

The Mechanics

3.0-Litre ‘ES9J4’ V6 engine producing 194bhp
Stainless steel sports exhaust fitted
Regularly serviced - 19 stamps in the book (mainly Peugeot Specialist)
Factory spec’d Brembo brakes all round
Engine bay area unmodified and presents well with everything looking as it should
As you’d expect given the car’s maintenance record, the vendor reports that the engine is silky smooth and offers excellent performance with effortless gear changes and a cosseting ride

Summary

The Peugeot 406 Coupe is a very rare car – so to find a smart, well maintained V6-example is like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. Therefore, this provides a rare opportunity to acquire an appreciating French future-classic that should give you sensational value for money.

Rare, stylish, quick, practical and in excellent condition – what’s not to like?

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