1989 PEUGEOT 405 SEDAN Lot (2) Genuine Ads ~ MSRP $14,500 ~ FREE SHIPPING!

The European Car of the Year award is one of the most coveted awards in the automobile industry. And it isn’t given lightly. To win it, a car has to impress not merely a handful of judges, but 57 of Europe’s most respected automotive journalists representing 17 different countries.

So if the new Peugeot 405 had just won this prestigious award, it would have been well worth a new car buyer’s consideration. But it didn’t just win.

Of a possible 57 first place votes, the new front-wheel drive 405 collected an amazing 54. No other winner in the 25-year history of the award has ever achieved so convincing a victory. But then perhaps no other car has ever offered as rich a blend of attributes. After a recent road test. Car and Driver was moved to remark, “The 405 is greater than the sum of its parts. The car is an uncommonly well-integrated automobile ....” Every 1989 Peugeot 405 comes with the security of a 5-year/50,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and the most comprehensive roadside assistance plan available.*

So why not call for the name of the Peugeot dealer nearest you and test drive the best car over there. After which we think you’ll agree that, attribute for attribute, dollar for dollar, it’s also the best car over here.

The European Car of the Year award is one of the most coveted awards in the automobile industry. And it isn’t given lightly.

To win it, a car has to impress not merely a handful of judges, but 57 of Europe’s most respected professional automotive journalists representing 17 different countries. So, just winning this prestigious award would have been enough to distinguish the 405 as an extremely desirable automobile. But it didn’t just win.

Of a possible 57 first place votes, the new front-wheel drive 405 collected an amazing 54. No other winner in the 25-year history of the award has ever achieved so convincing a victory. And if you spend a little time with this remarkable automobile you’ll understand why.

Examine its gleaming exterior and you’ll notice body parts that fit perfectly and a finish that’s flawless.

Inside you’ll find ergonomics and tastefulness asserting themselves with equal authority as you sit on the seats Peugeot has become famous for. They can be adjusted for optimum lumbar and lateral support and are filled with a high density body-cushioning foam. Even the small-radius, leather-wrapped steering wheel feels comfortable in your hands.

But it’s out on the road where you’ll see why the Peugeot 405 ran away with the European Car of the Year award.

Throw it into a curve and power rack-and-pinion steering negotiates every nuance of the turn. Instantly and precisely. While its extra-long wheelbase, front-wheel drive and Michelin steel belted tires help you maintain a ferocious grip on the road. (Knowing you have four-wheel disc brakes helps you maintain your composure.)

And in the 405 S or 405 DL you can cruise down straightaways on the power of a 1.9 liter, overhead-cam, four-cylinder engine managed by a Bosch Motronic digital computer.