1971 Peugeot 504 Pininfarina Cabriolet

Highlights

Rebuilt 2.0-litre fuel-injected engine
Remedial repairs to doors, sills and other structural areas already completed
Offered as a running driving project - perfect for rolling restoration
One of only 12 currently licenced in the UK according to How Many Left

The Appeal

The 504 was one of Peugeot's most successful platforms. It was built all over the world and became well-known for its ruggedness and versatility. In period, it won ‘European Car of the Year’ and would later be recognised for its widespread use across the African continent. Several body styles were offered, and by far the most intriguing to us is the Pininfarina-designed two-door Cabriolet.

Early examples are now vanishingly rare, especially in the UK, so we’re delighted to offer this 1971 example which the vendor imported from Italy in 2014. Offered as a rolling restoration, several of the most pertinent corrosion repairs have already been completed and the fuel-injected 1,796 cc engine has been rebuilt. This car has good bones, runs and drives well and so that leaves it up to the next owner to sort out the cosmetics and return this exquisite Cabriolet to the road.

The History and Paperwork

Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
Acquired by the vendor in 2014 from Italy
Desirable early example
16,380 km indicated (not warranted)
Intereurope workshop manual present
Photographic record of rust repairs completed thus far
Original dealer materials and manuals
V5C present
Assigned age-appropriate UK road registration

The Condition

Numerous hard-to-source original trims accompany the car and look to be in very good condition
Corrosion repairs to the sills, doors and various structural areas have already been completed
The bodywork appears straight and solid overall
Some localised corrosion still visible, as shown in the photographs
The vendor assures us that the shell is fundamentally sound
New soft top required, although the frame and ancillaries are present ready to be refitted
We understand the interior to be largely complete
All four seats present very well with minimal wear
The controls, instruments and switchgear all look in smart order considering the car’s age

The Mechanics

1,796 cc fuel-injected l4
Four-speed manual gearbox
We’re informed that the engine has been rebuilt and runs well
All presents nicely under the bonnet and looks to be highly original
We’re informed that the Peugeot drives well, with precise gear changes, positive steering and strong brakes

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