The evolution of PEUGEOTs world
car in Europe 1968 - 1983
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1968/69
sales brochure
On
the 12th of September 1968, PEUGEOT
presented its new top model to the public: The 504 BERLINE
(sedan).
Initially,
the model range consisted of a carburetor model with 1796
cc 4 cylinder engine with 82 bhp and the INJECTION
model with 1796 cc 4 cylinder engine giving 97 bhp.
Both models were available with either manual (column gear
shift) or automatic (ZF 3HP22) transmission,
a sunroof was standard.
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Known
later as Series 1: 1968 PEUGEOT 504 Berline
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No
major design changes. Picture on the left shows well-stocked dashboard
layout of those early models. Handbrake is still right
below the steering wheel under the dash.
At 1969's Genva salon, the PEUGEOT 504 COUPE and
CABRIOLET were presented to the public. The history of
both models is also quite complex and will be featured at a later
date.
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European
Berline sales brochure 1970
Late
this year saw the introduction of the new 1971 cc, 93 bhp
engine for the BERLINE, while the INJECTION received
a 104 bhp version of the same unit. Another brand new engine
was the 2112 cc Diesel, giving healthy 65 bhp. In
addition, all current models got the restyled steering wheel
pictured right.
In September 1970, PEUGEOT presented the 504
wagon, being longer than the Berline, also having a longer
wheelbase, a higher roof in the back and a solid rear axle with
four coil springs. The wagon was available as FAMILIALE, BREAK
and COMMERCIALE.
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Redesigned
steering wheel
Original photo
of german 504 BREAK press-release map
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The
wagon range was enlarged by the new BREAK SUPER LUXE, model
code SL, with the 1971 cc, 93 bhp engine (picture
far right).
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Manual gearbox
models now had a floor-mounted gear lever, the horn
switch was transferred to the flasher-stalk. Handbrake
now between the seats. Also new was a black plastic ventilation
mesh in the C-pillar. Leather seats were available
as luxury option.
The COMMERCIALE came now also with standard headlights
instead of single round units.
1972
COMMERCIALE (left), BREAK and FAMILIALE sales brochures
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Berline
sales brochure 1972
Significant
changes:
Floor gear lever, ventilation
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Due
to the oil crisis, in April PEUGEOT presented the 504
L basic model - in Germany at the IAA - with a live rear axle,
rear brake drums, less trim, different seats and dashboard, no
sunroof and a 1796 cc engine, giving 79 bhp. The
ZF 3 HP22 equipped AUTOMATIQUE version had 81
bhp.
PEUGEOT named the standard model now GL and GLD,
the INJECTION became the TI. This year also saw
the introduction of the 504 LD with 1948 cc, available
as BERLINE and COMMERCIALE, to complete the successful
L-model range.
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Flashy
1973 BERLINE prospect
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BREAK
brochure, same style
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Dashboard
of 504 L model
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Less
trim, no overriders: This is a 504 L
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In
August this year, the carburettor for the 2 litre
models was changed from Solex SEIA to the new Zenith
INAT, which makes such a car a '75 model. The BREAK
received gas springs for the rear hatch instedt of steel ones.
This years' BERLINE sales brochure is shown right, BREAK
brochure far right.
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Start
of the 2nd series with new pull-door handles. All
models, except the L, had a more massive looking steering
wheel. GL and TI got restyled steel rims
with 9 rectangular venting holes. The L kept the old 8
oval hole rims. Also new flat engine oil dipstick, new
distributor marks, change from Bilux to H4 lights
and identical gearbox oil change intervalls for all models. The
production of the BREAK SL ended this year.
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The
big difference between Series 1 and 2
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Left
rim is pre-75, still used for 504 L afterwards.
Right steel wheel has the later rectangular venting holes
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In
1976 PEUGEOT improved the power output of BERLINE
engines, the figures are now 96 bhp for the GL and
106 bhp for the TI. The later received double round
headlights for the german market, just for one year. Introduced
was also the 504 GLD with a brand new 2304 cc Diesel
power plant with 70 bhp. The L got the redesigned
all-plastic radiator grill pictured below, and the
new Solex BICSA carburettor. Indicator and parking
lights swapped position and size, left picture is pre-76.
Wipers now operated from colum stalk.
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Positions
of indicator / parking lights changed
Double-round
headlights came for german cars only in
1976 TI-models
New
grill for 504 L model
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Revised
door trim for GL and TI. A black plastic
radiator grill with two chrome stripes replaced the old
all chrome grill with 9 fins - except on L models. BREAK
models also available with Solex 32-35 TMIMA carb. Cars
for the german market only came in 1977 with two rectangular
air intake holes cut into the front panel to improve
cooling (maybe necessary on high-speed autobahn cruising...).
Those additional air intakes were discontinued 1978.
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Pictured
above: pre- and post-1977 door trim
New
front grill, above, and air intakes, below, came 1977
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In
1978, the old 1948 cc Diesel with 53 bhp was no
longer in production. The L was re-named "504"
and fitted with an ugly black plastic dash and
the steering wheel of the GL and TI. Since Juli
this year, a total of 2.100.000 504 models were sold, in
Germany 190.000.
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1978
sales brochures of 504 BERLINE... and BREAK
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Production
of the 2 liter models ceased this year. In Germany, a last
edition series of the TI was available, with factory
fitted AMIL alloys, tinted glass, Tweed seats and trim
- equal to the then new 505 SR/STI
- chrome/rubber strips and metallic paint
A PICK-UP was added to the 504 family. It could
be ordered in countless different versions, with gas or Diesel
engines. Converters used the cab-and-platform option to
built a vast number of specials.
Also presentation of the 504 successor, the brand-new 505
in May this year.
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Interior
of 1979 special edition 504 TI
Addition
to the successfull 504 family: The 504 PICK-UP
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Introduced
were the GR/GRD and SR/SRD models, mechanically
identical to the 504 L, but better equipped. S
models had tinted glass, electric windows (front) and rubber
side stripes. BREAK and FAMILIALE were still available
with the 1971 cc unit (96 bhp) or the 2304 cc
Diesel. DANGEL
started offering 4x4 conversions for BREAK and PICK-UP.
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1980
BERLINE / BREAK sales brochures, in well-known identical design
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The
last Berline models: GR/GRD and SR. The last wagon
models: BREAK / BREAK D, BREAK GR/GRD, FAMILIAL / FAMILIAL
D. Note that the model name changed from FAMILIALE,
at least in Germany. BREAK and FAMILIAL came with
a standard rear wiper. The 1796cc XM7 engine would now
need Super insted of Regular fuel. Smaller format of sales
brochures.
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2112
cc Diesel discontinued. This was the last model year of the
504 in Germany. This years' also small sized BERLINE
sales brochure is shown right, the identical styled BREAK
brochure far right.
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After
more than three million cars, production of the 504
BERLINE ceased in Europe. But 504s were then built
in Argentina, China, Kenya and Nigeria until end of
2001, although heavily modified and not as refined as they
used to be.
Not only in Europe most 504s have disappeared from the
streets. Now is the time to seek out and preserve those that
remain...
1983
BERLINE / BREAK sales brochure
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Get
your 504 and have some fun together...
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