Peugeot 504 Coupé

Some car models just don't know how to give up. Think of the Landrover Defender, Volkswagen Beetle, Mercedes G-Class and the Toyota Land Cruiser. Cars that can't be taken off the streets, a dream of every car manufacturer. At some point, the development costs are gone and you only have to cough up the production costs. To achieve this, it has to be a very good car. Not every car can be kept in production for 15 years. The Peugeot 504 was a hit at the Paris Motor Show in 1968. A very well designed and developed car with a solid base; front-length engine and rear-wheel drive. In addition to the sportier driving experience, also more balance. A successful successor to the 404, which has been in production since 1960. A year after its introduction, the 504 was awarded the (at the time very prestigious) title Car of the Year.

To extend the shelf life of a model, there have to be many successful variants. Something that the Peugeot 504 also succeeded in. Eventually the 504 was offered as a Coupe, Cabriolet, Break, Pickup, Dangel (4x4) and as an Ambulance (the Loisirs).

We have a beautiful 504 Berline, finished in the Blanc Arrosa. Technically the 504 is largely the same as the Berline, but the wheelbase (15 cm shorter) differs considerably. It shares the 2.0 liter engine with injection with the 504 Coupé. This 504 is from 1971 and is in very good, original condition. The car is completely in 'birth' colors and the interior is still original. The car has been in the possession of a proud Peugeot collector for a long time. We have the honor to sell a number of items from his collection; including this Cool Classic!

Eventually just over 3 million 504s were delivered in Europe. Why are they hardly on the streets anymore? Export. Because the car is also very popular in African countries because of its simple technology and reliability. It is almost the French version of the Mercedes W123. It lasts longer, much longer!