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A ‘Clean’ Vintage 1962 Peugeot 404 Turn Heads At A Filling Station In Abuja
A ‘clean’ Vintage 1962 Peugeot 404 sedan turn heads after branching at a Filling Station in Abuja.
The 1962 Peugeot 404 is one of several cars that ruled the Nigerian roads from the 60s to early 1980s.
To keep the 1.6 litre engine heated, the owner said he occasionally drive the Peugeot 404.
The 1962 Peugeot 404 is now powered by both petrol and gas, according to the owner.
Styled by Pininfarina, the Peugeot 404 is a large family car produced from 1960 to 1975.
It was offered initially as a sedan, estate, and pickup. A convertible was added in 1962, and a coupé in 1963.
A 1962 Peugeot 404 sedan recently turned heads at an unnamed filling station in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, after the driver branched to fill up its tank.
The classic car, which is surprisingly still in pristine condition, is one of several cars that ruled the Nigerian roads from the 60s to early 1980s.
In a video shared online, the driver, who simply identified himself as Joseph, said that the iconic car belonged to his late dad, who passed away three years ago.
Joseph said he occasionally drive the Peugeot 404 – which he said its now powered by both petrol and gas – to keep the 1.6 litre engine heated.
When the Kickstarter is not responding, Joseph further explained by demonstrating how the car can be started like a generator, by recoiling (rotating) a starter installed at the bonnet area.
The Peugeot 404
Styled by Pininfarina, the 404 is a large family car produced by French automobile manufacturer Peugeot from 1960 to 1975.
It was offered initially as a sedan, estate, and pickup. A convertible was added in 1962, and a coupé in 1963. A truck body style variant was marketed until 1988.
The 404 was fitted with a 1.6 litre petrol engine, with either a Solex carburetor or Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection or a 1.9 litre diesel engine available as options.
