1960 PEUGEOT 403 SEDAN Genuine Vintage Ad  ~ PHIL HILL TEST ~ FREE SHIPPING!

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1960 PEUGEOT 403 SEDAN Genuine Vintage Ad  ~ PHIL HILL TEST ~ FREE SHIPPING!
1960 Peugeot 403 Sedan original vintage advertisement.
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HILL TEST
” / PEUGEOT 403
“BETWEEN RACES YOU CAN’T BEAT A PEUGEOT 403” by Phil Hill.
Fully instrumented dashboard includes gas and temperature gauges, and an oil pressure gauge light.
The 65 horsepower engine has remarkable pickup ... delivers 30 mpg on regular gas.
The separate front seats have a three-position reclining mechanism.
“Ever since I started racing, people have been asking me what kind of car I drive. I imagine they picture me tearing about Europe from race to race in a very glamorous, very fast sports car. They seem surprised when I tell them that as much as I love the world of Sports and Grand Prix cars, I want my normal highway driving to be quick and relaxed. Decidedly so, in fact. And that’s one of the reasons I like a Peugeot ‘403’.
“I like the ‘403’s compact size. It’s equally at home on winding Alpine roads, broad highways and narrow French village streets. And it’s big enough to carry five or six passengers plus all their luggage — the trunk is really large by any standards. Driving the Peugeot ‘403’ is safe and comfortable. But — and this is interesting — it also has a wonderful combination of riding and handling qualities.
“Another reason I grab a Peugeot whenever I can is the quiet way it performs. Of course, I’m used to 4 and 5 speed machines that require continuous shifting to get the most out of them. But in the Peugeot you drive it just like a 3-speed American car. Then when you get rolling on the road you pop it into overdrive and literally coast along. It’s plenty fast enough for me — I’m scared to death to ride with another driver anyway because they always seem to drive like maniacs — just to see what I’ll say. (Which is un-printable) “The final drive on a Peugeot ‘403’ uses the worm and wheel principle (so far as I know, this is the first time
this principle has been seen in America since the Stutz of the early ’30’s). This gives the car a very low center of gravity and eliminates ‘floor board hump.’ The ‘403’ corners very nicely. At 60 mph, you can set up a turn and let the car track around the curve. The Peugeot has neutral steering. Well, almost. Actually it requires so little force you hardly notice it.
“The Michelin X tires also contribute to the Peugeot’s roadability. They stick to the road when cornering yet do not adversely affect the steering.
“This car has dignity. No gimmicky stuff — just good clean lines. I dislike an ostentatious car. The ‘unquestioned quality’ of the Peugeot ‘403’ (it is really very conservative) is much more to my liking.
“Finally there’s the reputation of the marque (the Societe Anonyme des Automobiles Peugeot is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year). There’s no car in Europe, even at twice the price, that has a better reputation for reliability, long life and just plain honest quality.
“There’s only one little thing I do not like about the ‘403’. Its ignition lock is sometimes hard to find. Other than that I have no complaints, and lots of hurrahs. I can see why the Peugeot ‘403’ is selling well in the States. This is a fantastic car!”
The Sportsedan from France   PEUGEOT   PRONOUNCED “POOJ-OH"
Sold and serviced by over 500 Peugeot dealers throughout the U.S.A. For brochure, write: Peugeot, Inc., 750 Third Ave., N. Y. 17, N. Y.
SPECIFICATIONS:
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Size -
Full Double Page (2) Separate pages - 8
inches x 11 inches - 20 cm x 28 cm (each page)
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Country - USA
Grading - Excellent.
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