1974 Peugeot 304 S Cabriolet

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 9000 - 11000 Registration No: OJE 222M Chassis No: 3600672 MOT: May 2026 � Understood to be one of only 836 UK-supplied, right-hand drive 304 S Cabriolets produced � Offered with a Tonneau cover, hardtop, bookpack, invoices and a V5C document � In current ownership for 17 years, displaying a credible c.65,000 miles on the odometer � Offered with fresh MOT with no advisories for buyer peace of mind. Peugeot has a long-standing tradition of offering Cabriolet versions of its small Saloons and hatchbacks, and the 304's turn came in 1970, soon after the launch of the Saloon at the 1969 Paris Motor Show. The 304 used the smaller 204's centre section, with a longer nose and tail which followed the successful 504's angular styling, but Cabriolets and Coupes were built on a 280mm-shorter 2310mm wheelbase than the Saloon and Estate. The 304 was advanced for its time featuring all-round independent suspension, front disc brakes, and a four-speed manual gearbox mounted in the engine sump (like a Mini), while power came from an all-alloy 1288cc SOHC four-cylinder unit that produced a healthy 65bhp. The Cabriolet was the first version to receive the more powerful S engine, offering an extra 10bhp, in March 1972. Only 18,647 Cabriolets were made before production ended in 1975, with just 836 right-hand drive S Cabriolets allocated to the UK market. Understood to be one of only 836 UK-supplied, right-hand drive 304 S Cabriolets produced, 'OJE 222M' has resided in current ownership for some 17 years, displaying a credible c.65,000 miles on the odometer. Leaving Peugeot's factory as a Cabriolet S in January 1974 (dating letter on file), it was supplied new by Ted Salisbury and Son, Cambridge to P.B and S.F.B Taylor of Dullingham, Suffolk and first registered on 5th April 1974. It's finished in an attractive Gold with a complementing Brown interior, along with the desirable hardtop option. In previous ownership, 'OJE' was the winner of the 304 Cabriolet Shield at the 2000 Club Peugeot UK National Rally. Purchased by the vendor in 2008, it's in 'S' specification with a 4-speed manual gearbox and is said to be in good running order, being used on trips to Belgium between 2008 and 2009 on diplomatic duties! It is offered with the hardtop, tonneau cover, bookpack, a number of invoices on file that include servicing, a new headlining in 2008 and a previous 'bill of sale', MOT paperwork and a V5C document.