Peugeot 504

The Peugeot 504 is a legendary model that marked French automotive history by becoming one of the most reliable and versatile sedans of the 1970s and 1980s. Launched in 1968, this compact sedan revolutionized the segment by offering excellent value for money, remarkable road handling and sturdy mechanics that made it one of the most appreciated vehicles by European and African customers. The Peugeot 504 history spans more than two decades, with two main generations: the first generation from 1968 to 1983, characterized by its refined design and reliable performance, followed by a second phase until 1986 with stylistic and mechanical evolutions that consolidated its success among a loyal customer base. The Peugeot 504 model positioned itself as a serious alternative to the Renault 16 and Simca 1307, offering superior mechanical reliability and ergonomics, particularly in its family version which became a benchmark of its era. The Peugeot 504 generations experienced several striking stylistic evolutions: modernization of the front design, progressive improvement in habitability and equipment, introduction of the 2.0 diesel engine which took the model to a new level of controlled fuel consumption. This classic from the seventies and eighties retains a passionate community today and remains highly sought after by collectors for its legendary robustness, authentic mechanical soul and lasting place in French automotive memory.