Peugeot 304 Cabriolet
INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE
The Peugeot 304 Berline launched in 1969, designed to slot between the recently launched flagship 504 and the smaller 204, upon which the 304 was based. Like other contemporary Peugeots, styling was by the Italian masters at Pininfarina.
Launched initially in Berline (saloon) and Break (wagon) form, this model was joined by a Coupe and Convertible a year later in 1970. The Berline used the centre body section from the 204, though with a longer rear overhang (by 135mm). Other body types reused the rear bodies from their respective 204 versions. All 304s shared the new nose, reminiscent of the larger 504.
All versions of Peugeot 404 were powered by four-cylinder engines mounted transversely, with the gearbox included in the sump. Petrol engines ranged from 1,127cc (59 hp) to 1,357cc (65 hp), along with a 1,548cc diesel producing 45-47 hp.
French production of the 304 ran from 1969 to 1980, whereupon, it was replaced by the larger 305 model (launched in 1977), using much of the same mechanical hardware.
The lovely 304 Convertible / Cabriolet shown here, was built through to 1975, of which 19,000 were manufactured, 836 of which were RHD models for the UK.
Peugeot 304 Cabriolet
INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE
The Peugeot 304 Berline launched in 1969, designed to slot between the recently launched flagship 504 and the smaller 204, upon which the 304 was based. Like other contemporary Peugeots, styling was by the Italian masters at Pininfarina.
Launched initially in Berline (saloon) and Break (wagon) form, this model was joined by a Coupe and Convertible a year later in 1970. The Berline used the centre body section from the 204, though with a longer rear overhang (by 135mm). Other body types reused the rear bodies from their respective 204 versions. All 304s shared the new nose, reminiscent of the larger 504.
All versions of Peugeot 404 were powered by four-cylinder engines mounted transversely, with the gearbox included in the sump. Petrol engines ranged from 1,127cc (59 hp) to 1,357cc (65 hp), along with a 1,548cc diesel producing 45-47 hp.
French production of the 304 ran from 1969 to 1980, whereupon, it was replaced by the larger 305 model (launched in 1977), using much of the same mechanical hardware.
The lovely 304 Convertible / Cabriolet shown here, was built through to 1975, of which 19,000 were manufactured, 836 of which were RHD models for the UK.