The 'French Mercedes'.(Escape Roads)
AutoWeek, February, 2007
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Byline: BOB TOMAINE In the late 1970s and early 1980s, few Americans considering a European six-cylinder sedan noticed that the Peugeot 604 was on the list of possible choices. Peugeot's U.S. presence was quiet enough that many could not pronounce its name, despite its near-worldwide reputation and popularity.
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U.S. sales officially began in 1958 with the 403, a 105-inch-wheelbase sedan that resembled the contemporary Mercedes-Benz 190 in size, shape and performance. They differed in engines, suspensions and economics-at $3,431, the 190 cost more than half again the $2,175 price ...
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