Model Car Peugeot 404 Blue - The National 7 - The Blue Road
Echelle: 1/43ème
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This superb miniature of the Peugeot 404 Blue from the collection "The National 7 - The Blue Road" perfectly captures the spirit of French holidays from the 1960s and 1970s. This faithful 1/43 scale reproduction immediately evokes the start of paid vacations, when thousands of French families took the road south to France.
As a true symbol of French automobiles of the era, this miniature is part of a heritage collection, showcasing that golden period when the Peugeot 404 ruled the roads of France and religiously traveled the legendary National 7.
Miniature Features
- Model: Peugeot 404
- Brand: Peugeot
- Year: 1960-1975
- Scale: 1/43
- Color: Blue
- Collection: The National 7 - The Blue Road
- Protective case included: Yes
The Peugeot 404: A Revolutionary Sedan
Launched in 1960, the Peugeot 404 marked a turning point in the history of the Sochaux manufacturer. Designed by the famous Italian designer Pininfarina, it abandoned the rounded lines of its predecessors to adopt a more modern and elegant silhouette. This family sedan perfectly embodies the evolution of French society in the 1960s.
Equipped with a 1.6-liter engine developing 72 horsepower, the 404 offered remarkable performance for its time, while retaining the legendary robustness of Peugeots. Its independent four-wheel suspension and precise steering made it a reference in terms of handling. The 404 was available in several versions: sedan, station wagon, convertible, and even coupe.
With over 2.8 million units produced by 1975, the 404 experienced phenomenal commercial success, massively exporting to Africa, where it gained legendary reliability in extreme conditions.
Peugeot in the 1960s: The Golden Age
The 1960s represented a pivotal time for Peugeot. As France entered the Glorious Thirty, the Sochaux manufacturer radically modernized its range and production methods. The 404 was part of this renewal strategy, marking Peugeot's desire to conquer the high-end family sedan market.
This era saw the birth of a fruitful collaboration with Pininfarina, which would produce the most beautiful Peugeots in history. The family business, then led by Roland Peugeot, invested heavily in research and development, laying the groundwork for its international expansion. The 404 thus became the ambassador of French expertise abroad, particularly in Africa where it equipped taxis, administrations, and individuals.
Meanwhile, Peugeot expanded its activities in motorsport, with the 404 distinguishing itself particularly in African rallies, reinforcing its image of robustness and reliability.
The Queen of the National 7
The Peugeot 404 is inseparable from the history of the National 7, this "holiday road" that connected Paris to Menton over 996 kilometers. In the 1960s-70s, thousands of 404s loaded with luggage, roof racks, and entire families stormed this mythical artery every early July and August.
The traffic jams of the N7 have entered French legend, immortalized by Charles Trenet in his eponymous song. The 404, with its generous trunk and spacious rear seat, was the vehicle of choice for French families for these great departures. Its enduring engine gobbled up the kilometers without flinching, from the Paris suburbs to the Mediterranean beaches.
This summer epic has shaped the French collective imagination. The blue 404, a particularly popular color at the time, symbolizes the democratization of vacations and the emergence of a motorized middle class. It embodies a French way of life, marked by paid holidays, seaside campings, and long sunlit roads.
Even today, the mere mention of a 404 on the National 7 stirs nostalgia for that carefree France of the Glorious Thirty, when going on vacation by car represented the culmination of the French dream.
Complete Your Miniature Collection
This blue Peugeot 404 naturally finds its place in any collection dedicated to classic French automobiles. It perfectly complements other models from the "The Blue Road" collection, which celebrates this golden era of holiday departures.
Collectors passionate about the 1960s-1970s will enjoy pairing it with other icons of the period available in our Peugeot and classic vehicle collections. It harmonizes beautifully with Citroën DS, Renault, and other French sedans of the time.
This miniature will appeal to both nostalgic individuals of that period and young collectors discovering the history of French automobiles, making it a reference piece for understanding the evolution of our roads and lifestyles.
Même marque : Peugeot
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How to understand the scales of miniatures?
Scale indicates the reduction ratio between the real car and the miniature. For example, at 1:43 scale, each centimeter on the miniature corresponds to 43 centimeters on the real vehicle.
Concretely, a 1/18 scale Ferrari model is approximately 25-30 cm long, while in 1/43 scale it measures approximately 10 cm.
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The smaller the second number, the larger the model car (e.g. 1/18 is larger than 1/43).
Does the model car come with protection?
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