Re: semi-classic peugeots

David Herlihy (dherlihy@lokitech.com)
Thu, 27 May 1999 18:18:25 -0400

After having driven a 504 for the last 10yrs and having this particular car
in the family since new in 1975, I can attest to how strong this thing is
built. My car isn't exactly underpowered anymore seeing all of the mods that
it has, but in stock form the old XD90 engine did not get out of its own
way. 504 parts have not been very difficult to find at all. A lot of the 505
diesel parts fit the engine and most of the undercarriage pieces will fit as
well. I view my car more as a 504 and a half. If you have ever seen one in a
junkyard and closed the door you will hear and feel how solid the thing is
put together.

The 504 is a novelty. There aren't many left in the US and they really do
attract a good amount of attention, at least around the Washington, DC area.
Probably the most important thing now is that they can make a good project
car. If you can find the right 504 you can upgrade the engine with just
about any one that they offered. Of course you have to do some mods, but it
is worth it in the end.

With about 300K on the car itself mine is still trucking, although not right
now for some weird reason still. BTW is still have yet to change the springs
on this car and it doesn't sag or mishandle at all.

Just my 2cents from a long-time owner.

David
'75 504GLTD

Rulon Pope wrote:

> For those who are driving or have driven the 504 and 505, would you
> comment on the driving differences. I assume that the 504 is
> underpowered for modern freeway driving? How do you view the 504? I've
> seen several 504s for sale here lately. I recently saw an extremely high
> mileage 504 d-still on the road. I assume that 504 parts are more
> difficult to obtain.Rulon.
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