It's like a disease, this place.....

Dad's got a 403, which is broadly similar to drive....and back when I was a nipper one of his mates had a late 60's 404 Familiale which I remember going out in several times. 1618cc hemi-head four-pot (which soldiered on in 1800/2-litre guise...albeit canted over...in the 504 and even 505), from memory of driving the 403 the column change four-speed box is just about the best one you'll ever sample. Much, much less saggy than an A60 with the usual Gallic ride quality.

That would be sorely tempting if I'd a bit more cash lying about.
;D

Leg's 100% now Mark, cheers.