"For UK-based buyers, a highly competitive fixed-rate shipping quote has been secured for: £1,500 via Freight Factory for all cars sold by this seller on auction.
Global shipping options also available, contact henry@freightfactory.co.za for estimated shipping quotes"
Global shipping options also available, contact henry@freightfactory.co.za for estimated shipping quotes"
Highlights
- Preserved in arid and dry bushveld climate as a proper dry state vehicle
- Used primarily as a "Sunday to church" vehicle rather than for farm work, load area showing only gentle use
- Recently received a major service, new tyres and a thorough inspection
The Appeal
The Peugeot 404 earned its legendary status, particularly in Africa, where it became renowned for its reliability in challenging conditions.
This 1973 right-hand drive 1600cc Deluxe Pickup represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-preserved example of this utilitarian classic. Having spent its life in the dry climate of South Africa's Waterberg mountains, this 404 has been spared the typical wear and corrosion that affects many vehicles of this era. Carefully maintained, this pickup presents in clean, original condition that sets it apart from other surviving examples.
This 1973 right-hand drive 1600cc Deluxe Pickup represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-preserved example of this utilitarian classic. Having spent its life in the dry climate of South Africa's Waterberg mountains, this 404 has been spared the typical wear and corrosion that affects many vehicles of this era. Carefully maintained, this pickup presents in clean, original condition that sets it apart from other surviving examples.
History and Paperwork
- Originally sold new in 1973 by Stanley Motors in Pretoria to a farmer from the Warmbad district in the Waterberg mountains
- Used primarily as a "Sunday to church" vehicle rather than for heavy farm work
- Shows 171,000 km on the odometer
- Part of a carefully curated private collection, dry stored in a custom-built facility in Central South Africa
- International shipping options available via Freight Factory at pre-negotiated rates of £1,500 for shipping from Cape Town to Felixstowe, UK
The Condition
- Presents as a clean and original example
- Benefits from preservation in the arid and dry bushveld climate
- The vendor states that the cab interior is "a beautiful place to be"
- Load bed not heavily marked, dented or deformed, showing the gentle use the vehicle has experienced
- Has been dry stored in a custom-built facility in Central South Africa
- Protected from coastal air damage due to its inland storage location
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine
- Four-speed column shift manual transmission
- The vendor informs us that the 1600 motor is "purring along"
- Column shift reportedly operates precisely as intended
- Recently received a major service, we are told
- Fitted with recent new tyres
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