1958 Peugeot 403 saloon
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.
Peugeot 403 Photos
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.
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A-B Hire
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£195
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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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A-B Two Hour Hire
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£235
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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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A to B to C Hire
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£315
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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
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.
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.