Model Car Peugeot 404 break bordeaux - La Nationale 7 - the blue route

Discover this magnificent Peugeot 404 break bordeaux from the "La Nationale 7 - the blue route" collection, a miniature that instantly evokes the golden age of French vacations. This faithful reproduction captures all the nostalgia of summer departures on France's roads in the 1960s.

This collectible miniature perfectly fits into the world of French family cars, reflecting a time when the Peugeot 404 break embodied the spirit of paid holidays and the great summer migrations to southern France.

Features of the miniature

• Model: 404 break
• Brand: Peugeot
• Year: 1962-1978
• Scale: 1/43
• Color: Bordeaux
• Protective case included: Yes

The Peugeot 404 break: symbol of the French family car

Launched in 1962, the Peugeot 404 break established itself as the family version of the already praised 404 sedan for its robustness and reliability. Designed by the Peugeot team under the direction of Gérard Welter, this wagon perfectly met the growing needs of French families for space and versatility.

The 404 break was distinguished by its generous trunk of 1,400 liters, its foldable rear bench, and its capacity to transport up to seven people. Equipped with a 1.6-liter engine developing 72 horsepower, it offered respectable performance while maintaining reasonable fuel consumption. Its front torsion bar suspension and rear coil springs ensured a road comfort appreciated on long journeys.

Produced until 1978, the 404 break enjoyed a remarkable commercial success with over 200,000 units sold. It actively participated in the democratization of family vacations, becoming one of the iconic vehicles for holiday departures during this prosperous time in the French economy.

Peugeot in the 1960s: the golden age of Sochaux

At the time of the launch of the 404 break, Peugeot was experiencing an exceptional period of expansion. The lion-brand, bolstered by the success of the 404 sedan launched in 1960, was consolidating its position as a reference family car manufacturer in France. This decade marked the peak of the French school of automobile design, with vehicles prioritizing comfort, robustness, and practicality.

The Sochaux company, managed by the Peugeot family since 1896, was then benefiting from the Les Trente Glorieuses and the rise of consumer society. The democratization of the automobile allowed Peugeot to diversify its range and offer vehicles adapted to the new lifestyles of the French. The 404, in its various versions, perfectly embodied this French industrial philosophy, prioritizing substance over appearance.

This era also saw Peugeot develop its exports to Africa, where the legendary robustness of its vehicles, particularly the 404, would forge a lasting reputation that endures today in many countries across the African continent.

Complete your miniature collection

This Peugeot 404 break bordeaux naturally finds its place among the iconic French miniatures. It fits perfectly into collections dedicated to the blue route vehicles and completes a set dedicated to Peugeot miniatures from the 1960s-1970s.

Enthusiasts of French automobiles will appreciate this miniature that harmoniously interacts with other models of the time like the Citroën DS or the Simca Aronde. It also enriches thematic collections dedicated to family wagons or 1960s automobiles.

This miniature will appeal to both experienced collectors and fans of French automotive history, offering a nostalgic window into a time when cars were synonymous with freedom, discovery, and family happiness. It serves as a valuable testimony to the French art of living and the saga of paid vacations that marked several generations.