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The economical hermaphrodite - Peugeot 504 L in the (historical) test

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Created on November 30, 1974

Reading time 6min

Written by:

Heinz Kranz

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Peugeot 504 L (1974) - praktische viertürige Limousine

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Peugeot 504 (1974) - in idyllischer Umgebung

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Peugeot 504 L (1974) - in der freien Natur

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Peugeot 504 L (1974) - im harten Test

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Peugeot 504 L (1974) - Interieur

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Peugeot 504 L (1973) - weit öffnende Türen

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Peugeot 504 L (1973) - grosse, abklappbare Mittellehne

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Peugeot 504 (1974) - Interieur

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Peugeot 504 (1974) - Liegesitze

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Peugeot 504 L (1974) - Interieur - viel Platz für die Familie

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Peugeot 504 L (1974) - Abmessungen

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Peugeot 404 (1972) - wirkte auch Jahre nach der Premiere noch frisch und jung

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Peugeot 504 Berline (1969) - Technikfortschritte bei der Limousine wurden immer auch an das Cabriolet und das Coupé weitergegeben

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Peugeot 504 (1971) - die Limousine war sehr beliebt

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Peugeot 504 (1968) - die Limousine lieferte die technische Basis für Coupé und Cabriolet

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Peugeot 504 Inj. am Genfer Automobilsalon 1972 - serienmässiger Drehzahlmesser und Vierganggetriebe mit Knüppelschaltung

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Peugeot 504 Break (1974) - für noch mehr Gepäck

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Peugeot 504 (1969) - Werbung aus dem Jahre 1969 -

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Summary

When prices started to rise and cars in the upper mid-range were difficult to sell, Peugeot went all out and created a car with 504 looks and 404 technology, the 504 L. The mix of ingredients was successful and the prices were attractive enough to make the 504 L a bestseller, according to Heinz Kranz from the magazine 'hobby'. This article reproduces the original wording of the test from 1974 and shows the Peugeot 504 L in historical images and in the sales brochure.

This article contains the following chapters

A mix of 404 and 504
Proven economical engine
Precise steering wheel shifting
Spacious
Comfortable and brake-proof
Sufficient driving performance
Economical
Has what it takes to be a bestseller
Comparison with the competition

Estimated reading time: 6min

Preview (beginning of the article)

When prices started to rise and cars in the upper mid-range were difficult to sell, Peugeot went back to the drawing board and created a car with the 504 look and 404 technology, the 504 L. For the French, "L" does not mean luxury at all, but refers to the standard version, which is, however, very complete in the French manner. The price difference to the 504 GL is almost 2,000 marks, but this is even more significant: The 504 L is only 300 marks more expensive than the ancient Peugeot 404 GT, which still enjoys good demand in France due to its sophistication. The 504 L costs 10295 marks, which is an acceptable price in this class.

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