1981 | Peugeot 504 Coupé

"If you want a car that will make you laugh, cry, and swear at the same time… buy a French one."

The Peugeot 504 needs almost no introduction. It’s one of the longest-lived cars in history, a true legend in its own right, and a vehicle that conquered an entire continent Africa, to be precise where people relied on its simple, rugged, and surprisingly reliable French engineering. Not every car can achieve that.

Available as a sedan, coupé, cabriolet, pickup, van, and estate, with four different petrol engines, three diesels, and four gearbox options, the 504 was basically a car with multiple personalities. It’s no wonder The Times christened it “Africa’s workhorse.” Between 1968 and 2006, nearly 4 million examples were built worldwide—a staggering figure for a car that somehow remained charming the entire time.

This particular example has a story worth telling. Originally delivered in Montcuq, France, in 1981, it stayed with its first owner until 1994. Always in France, it has had just three owners and shows a genuinely remarkable 42,000 km on the odometer. Its Light Green Metallic paint is as elegant as it is understated, while the fabric-and-leather interior is the kind of comfort that makes you feel you’re riding in a French palace rather than a humble family car.

In short, this 504 isn’t just a Peugeot—it’s a legend, a survivor, and a reminder that sometimes the simplest French ideas are the best. And yes… you will laugh, you will cry, and you will probably swear at it too. But you’ll love every moment.