1958 Peugeot 403 saloon

Garden of England Classics Wedding Car Hire Peugeot 403

French Retro

Our Peugeot 403 saloon is a wonderful slice of French car design and makes a wonderful, retro choice as a wedding car to hire for your special day. The attractive saloon shape was penned by Pininfarina and it was the first Peugeot to sell over 1 million units, making it a huge commercial success.

In it’s day it was a popular family car for the growing middles classes of France and its reliability and practicality saw it sold around the world. And the convertible gained fame as the car driven by the great TV Detective Columbo.

Lots of character in the “Columbo car” and very comfortable seats. The Driver Etienne was very friendly. He came to pick us up on time and dropped us off at wedding without a hitch. Great service and happy to recommend. Alan – Groom April 2022

It’s Italian styling gives the 403 an attractive profile, with clean lines and flowing curves. The cars owner has also added a period correct roof rack which adds to the Peugeots retro look and feel.

The 403 is powered by a 1.4 litre engine and has a column change gearbox, which is a feature that has long vanished from manual cars. The Peugeot 403 is a very rare sight on the roads here in the UK and it will guarantee to add something special and unique to your wedding day.

The Chauffeur Driver will arrive dressed in a retro style suit that would have been appropriate to the period of the 403 series, which adds something a little extra the the nostalgic driving experience.

The Peugeot 403 can also be used as a second Bridesmaids car to accompany the Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster or the Morris Minor Convertible. Let us know if you are interested in hiring more than one car.

Garden of England Classics Wedding Car Hire Kent 1958 Peugeot 403 saloon

Photo Credit – Nadia Volpe/Just a Ginger Abroad

Peugeot 403 Photos

Garden of England Classics Wedding Car Hire Peugeot 403

Areas Covered

The Peugeot 403 is based in Wye, which is in between Ashford and Canterbury and covers the county of Kent and into East Sussex. It can of course travel further afield subject to distance and we are happy to provide a quote.

Prices for Peugeot 403

Below are the packages we offer for both Wedding and Civil Ceremony Hire. These are our standard packages, which cover the needs for most couples. We also offer optional extras which can be bolted onto our standard packages. Every wedding is different so we can tailor our packages to your special day.

* 2025 Prices * – Please note that the prices for the packages below for the 2025 season and beyond will be £205, £255 and £325 respectively.

Budget

A-B Hire
£195
This package covers pick up at your specified location and drop off at the ceremony. The driver and the car will be available for photographs before the bride heads into the ceremony.

A £95 deposit secures the booking with the final balance due 21 days before the wedding date.

Included in the Package:

1 hour hire
30 mile allowance
Chauffeur Driver
Cream Ribbons and Bows (other colours are available)
Rear parcel shelf Silk Flower arrangement
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POPULAR

A-B Two Hour Hire
£235
This package is the same as A-B but allows for the car and driver to wait until the end of the ceremony to allow for photos with the Bride and Groom.

A £105 deposit secures the booking with the final balance due 21 days before the wedding date.

Included in the Package:

2 hour hire
30 mile allowance
Chauffeur Driver
Cream Ribbons and Bows (other colours are available)
Rear parcel shelf Silk Flower arrangement
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Deluxe

A to B to C Hire
£315
This is our full hire package and covers traditional length ceremonies. It includes collection of the Bride, drop off at the ceremony, photos with the car after the ceremony and then Bride and Groom drop off at the reception.

A £135 deposit secures the booking with the final balance due 21 days before the wedding date.

Included in the Package:

3/4 hour hire
45 mile allowance
Chauffeur Driver
Cream Ribbons and Bows (other colours are available)
Rear parcel shelf Silk Flower arrangement
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Package Bolt Ons and Extras

Below are the options and extras you can add to your hire. These allow you to tailor the hire to suit your special day. If you need to discuss any of these options please do get in touch.

The Get Away Package - £45

With more and more couples choosing to hold their ceremony and reception at the same venue, it is often hard for them to get a break from all the attention. So why not add our Get Away Package to your booking. Our driver will take the bride and groom on a 30 minute drive after the ceremony, while their guests head off and prepare for the reception.

Additional Hours Hire - £55

If your ceremony will take longer than usual and you would like the driver to wait longer for photos, we can add this to your package. This adds an extra time cushion to the hire and lets the Bride and Groom enjoy the after ceremony and not have to keep an eye on the clock.

Bubbly Beverage - £12

Why not add a refreshing beverage to the occasion by adding a bottle of non alcoholic sparkling wine to the package. We would love to offer champagne but unfortunately it is actually illegal to serve alcohol without a license. So our alternative is to serve something non-alcoholic which will still look the part in the photos.

Extra Mileage Allowance

Sometimes the travel on the day will exceed our standard 20/30 mile allowance. If the total journey length is more than the allowance, we charge an additional £1.50 per mile to cover fuel costs. This also adds extra flexibility if there is a large group of bridesmaids that require multiple trips.

Book Etienne Pradier The French Magician with the Peugeot

Couples have the fantastic opportunity to book the Peugeot 403 with Etienne Pradier The French Magician. He is a member of the prestigious Golden Circle and has performed for The Royal Family and for numerous Celebrities in the UK. He has also appeared with the legendary American Magicians Penn and Teller. Etienne is available to perform his amazing array of magic tricks to your wedding guests. And what better way to start the day than have a French Magician chauffeur you to your wedding in his very French car. Get in touch to find out more about this very magical package.