Highlights
- One of only 26 examples currently registered for the road in the UK
- Rare right-hand drive model (one of just 869 made for the UK market)
- Designed by Pininfarina of Italy
- Recently received a new radiator and service
- Features original Jaeger Binacle rectangular instruments
The Appeal
The Peugeot 304 Cabriolet represents one of the more elegant and understated French convertibles of the 1970s, with its clean Pininfarina-designed lines and compact proportions, boasting a 1.3-litre Engine that offered a comparatively impressive 65 bhp for its lightweight, compact nature.
Sadly, the 304 - as with many French cars of this era - proved prone to corrosion, and has become a rare sight on British soil. Only 26 examples are known to remain, and few quite as solid as this brightly presented yellow example, affectionately known as 'Rhubarb'. One of only 869 right-hand drive cabriolets built, it's a very nicely kept example of a particularly scarce car.
For collectors of rare French classics, this is a fabulous opportunity. A rare chance to acquire what the vendor believes to be one of the finest surviving examples of this increasingly scarce model.
Sadly, the 304 - as with many French cars of this era - proved prone to corrosion, and has become a rare sight on British soil. Only 26 examples are known to remain, and few quite as solid as this brightly presented yellow example, affectionately known as 'Rhubarb'. One of only 869 right-hand drive cabriolets built, it's a very nicely kept example of a particularly scarce car.
For collectors of rare French classics, this is a fabulous opportunity. A rare chance to acquire what the vendor believes to be one of the finest surviving examples of this increasingly scarce model.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1972
- Originally sold by Marshall Rolfes in Romsey, Hampshire
- The DVLA records 10 former keepers
- In current ownership since 2022
- The car was restored prior to current ownership and has won several 2nd places at car shows
- Current owner has spent over £2,000 to maintain good running order
- Comprehensive service history with paperwork and invoices available
- Approximately £2,000-£2,500 spent on maintenance in the last 3 years
- The vendor reports the car has covered approximately 1,500 miles over the past three years
- Used primarily for local car shows (within 35 miles)
- The odometer shows just over 25,000 miles
- The vendor believes it has completed one full cycle, and the true mileage is likely around 125,000 miles
- MOT exempt and last tested in 2017
The Condition
- Overall in good condition
- Features a period-correct yellow colour
- Minor paint chip on the edge of the boot
- Small area of corrosion on the driver's door
- The vendor states the soft top is in very good condition
- Underside appears to be tidy and in good condition
- Velcro that hold the side of the soft top could do with eventual replacement
- All instruments are in good working order
- Interior is clean and mostly original
- No obvious modifications
- Features original Jaeger Binacle rectangular instruments
- Equipped with a boot lid rack complete with basket
The Mechanics
- 1.3-litre 4-cylinder engine
- 4-speed manual transmission with synchromesh
- Engine bay is in good age-commensurate order
- Radiator was replaced this spring with a brand new one due to a previous leak
- The vendor reports that the car starts well, requires a little choke
- The car has largely been used for car meets - circa 4 per year - and has reportedly suffered no issues
- The vendor reports the car is happy to cruise at 55-60mph
- Serviced both this year and last year
- We've no reports of any significant mechanical issues
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