price for a 403 convertible was around $3900. Remember, these are total production numbers, not just U.S. Just 504 convertibles were built in 1959, and only 2050 during the 403 convertible’s production run from 1956-61. Image a shiny new 403, top down, driven by Brigitte Bardot in the South of France.Ĭolumbo’s car was actually quite rare. Clearly, the 403 wasn’t a sports car, but in convertible form with leather interior, it was probably a decent little car back in the day. Top speed was around 85 mph, and 0-60 mph runs took a long 17-22 seconds. Power, such as it was, came courtesy of a 65-horsepower, 1.5-liter overhead-valve four-cylinder mated to a 4-speed manual with column shift. Styling was by Pininfarina, the Italian design house best known for its breathtaking Ferraris.
Back in ’58, Peugeot exported the compact 403, which was offered in sedan, wagon, and convertible body styles. market in 1958 and left in 1991-without too many people noticing.
Peugeot won the Indianapolis 500 in 1913, 1916, and 1919. today, Peugeot is one of the world’s oldest automakers, dating back to 1891. Peter Falk is supposed to have selected the Peugeot himself from Universal Studios’ back-lot fleet. This zippy, funny mystery series - a sort of Columbo with the polar opposite of Columbo - garnered critical acclaimed… and lived a too-short life.The quirky, offbeat styling of the Peugeot 403 was the perfect match for Peter Falk’s portrayal of the Columbo character. The Polish-American Banacek often spouted supposed proverbs from his homeland like, "When a wolf is chasing your sleigh, throw him a raisin cookie, but don't stop to bake a cake." Sure, they were entirely made up by the screenwriters, but that didn't make them any less charming. His loyal chauffeur, Jay Drury (Ralph Manza), took a 10% cut of that 10% cut. He also earned a sweet 10% cut of the insurance money upon recovering the hot goods. When a tough-to-solve theft would arise, Banacek got the call. The descriptions all fit Hannibal Smith of The A-Team, but actor George Peppard perfected these character traits a decade earlier as the cool and clever Thomas Banacek.Īiring from 1972-74, Banacek chronicled the cases of a sophisticated Boston insurance inspector. Always rides in a cool vehicle with a quirky driver. Fond of long turtlenecks and even longer cigars.
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