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  Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) (Classics Reviews)
  For those in the know, the Peugeot 406 has proved something of an under the radar classic workhorse. No, it’s not as desirable (or as good) as its premium rivals – but it is in an excellent driver from Peugeot’s recent ‘golden age’ that can provide it’s fair share of B-road thrills.
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  Peugeot 806 (1995 - 2003) (Classics Reviews)
  When it comes to moving people, the Peugeot 806 (and its siblings the Citroen Synergie and Fiat Ulysse) makes sense because it can carry up to seven people and has sliding doors. Power comes from either the 2.0-litre petrol or a 1.9-litre diesel, in various power guises.
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  Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) (Classics Reviews)
  Peugeot revamped the 306 range in 1997. The Phase 2 had revised lights, grille and bumpers and as the car moved towards the end of its life in 1992, bodykits, fancy dashes and colour-coded trim found their way onto lesser models.
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  Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) (Classics Reviews)
  Launched in September 1991, the Peugeot 106 was the French car maker's entry-level model. Initially only sold as a three-door hatchback, a five-door joined the range in the following year. Based on the Citroen AX, it was revised and aimed squarely at the Renault Clio.
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  Peugeot 605 (1989 - 1999) (Classics Reviews)
  The 605 was a big car for Peugeot – in almost every way. Based on the same platform as the Citroen XM, it’s job was to win sales from the executive market. So as well as a smooth ride, it was packed with kit and had leather everything.
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  Peugeot 309GTI (1987 - 1993) (Classics Reviews)
  The Peugeot 309 GTi went on sale months after the arrival of the 'cooking' version, and took a little time to find its place in the market. Although there was a 1.6-litre sporting 309, it was never marked as a GTI, leaving the hallowed badge the exclusive province of the 1.9-litre 130bhp car.
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  Peugeot 405 (1987 - 1996) (Classics Reviews)
  When the Peugeot 405 arrived on the market, admidst its memorable Take My Breath Away advertising campaign, it's fair to say that it took many of us by surprise. Not so much that it was dynamically brilliant, and possessing amazing styling - because the 205 had already set that precedent - but because it went straight to the head of the Sierra/Cavalier 'repmobile' class, and did so, seemingly out of nowhere.
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  Peugeot 405Mi16 (1987 - 1995) (Classics Reviews)
  The Peugeot 405Mi16 was the third fast product in as many years to be introduced by its on-form maker - and just like the previous two, it was brilliant. The 16-valve 1.9-litre XU9J4 engine was a volume produced, normally aspirated development of the T16 unit used in Peugeot’s Group B 205 rally car, and which made its debut in the Citroen BX 16 Valve.
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  Peugeot 309 (1985 - 1993) (Classics Reviews)
  The Peugeot 309 designed in the UK at the company's studios in Whitley. It was originally known as Project C28, and was intended to be launched as the Talbot Arizona to replace the Horizon. But in the months leading up to production, Peugeot made the late decision to rebrand the car as one of its own, coming up with the out of sequence 309 tag in order to avoid clashing with the 305 saloon.
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  Peugeot 205GTI (1984 - 1994) (Classics Reviews)
  The Peugeot 205GTI is considered by many enthusiasts to be there best hot hatchback to emerge from the 1980s. Although, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is more complete in its abilities, and has reliability and build quality that the French car could only dream about, the baby Peugeot majors on fun and communication with almost single-minded clarity.
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  Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1994) (Classics Reviews)
  The Peugeot 205 was launched on 15 February 1983. The deux-cent-cinque was the latest in a long line of 2-series Peugeots, but what made this one so special was that it looked and felt right for its time, and was perfect for the buyers who grew out of their Renault 5s and into this.
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  Peugeot 505 (1979 - 1993) (Classics Reviews)
  The Peugeot 505 was the second 'all-new' model to be spun-off the 504's platform following the 604 in 1975. Like that car, the 505 was very conservatively styled, with a low-key almost anonymous look that helped make sure it failed to stand out in the executive car class.
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  Peugeot 305 (1977 - 1988) (Classics Reviews)
  The Peugeot 305 was a very well-designed car, that although is near-forgotten today, it was deeply impressive when new. It replaced that 204 and 304 - although in true Peugeot tradition, old and new ran alongside each other for some time - and shared the older car's front-wheel drive layout, and some of the engine options.
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  Peugeot 604 (1975 - 1986) (Classics Reviews)
  Although you'd never know it, the Peugeot 604 is actually very closely based on the 504. It uses the older car's side doors with the lightest of modifications, and munch of its centre section, too - rather similar to the way the company spun out the 304 from the 304 - except this time, the styling was completely different.
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  Peugeot 104 (1972 - 1988) (Classics Reviews)
  The Peugeot 104 was an early supermini challenger that lacked a hatchback rear, which would have guaranteed it sales success from day one. The 1972 version was a four-door fastback saloon powered by the new Douvrin 'suitcase' engine that will always be remembered for being canted back in the engine bay, and with the transmission-in-sump BMC-style.
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  Peugeot 304 (1969 - 1980) (Classics Reviews)
  It was effectively a 204 centre section with a new nose styled to look like the 504, and a longer tail. It was powered by the new Peugeot 1.3-litre engine, and that made it a more satisfying to own. Like the 204, the 304 was also available as an attractive coupe - another Pininfarina masterclass in product maximisation. The pretty three-door fastback used a hatchback rear door, and boasted comfortable seating for two adults plus two children, despite a wheelbase shortened from the saloon's by 12-inches.
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  Peugeot 504 (1968 - 1983) (Classics Reviews)
  The Peugeot 504 was launched in Paris in 1968 and continued its maker's drive towards increased market penetration by moving slightly upmarket from the 404. Unlike the 204, the 504 was a very conservative mechanical package, with a longitudinal engine driving the rear wheels.
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  Peugeot 204 (1965 - 1976) (Classics Reviews)
  The Peugeot 204 was launched in 1965, and ended up being one of the first truly successful front-wheel drive pioneers in Europe. Rather like BMC's front-wheel drive cars, the new Peugeot had a transmission-in-sump layout for its drivetrain, which gave certain packaging benefits.
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  Peugeot 404 (1960 - 1978) (Classics Reviews)
  The Peugeot 404 was styled by a Pininfarina that was learning the art of recycling its designs across more than one car company. And that meant, this beautifully engineered saloon bore more than a passing resemblance to the BMC Farina and Fiat 1800/2300 saloons.
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  Peugeot 403 (1955 - 1966) (Classics Reviews)
  In other respects, the 403 was a very conventional machine, but rugged build and its solidity meant that was successfully exported around the globe, became a huge hit for Peugeot and a big money spinner for France.