Excellent review of this ageless machine! It was everyone's dream when I was a little boy; I remember those days with nostalgia and plan to get one someday.
The way a 504 sits up on the road and handles is phenomenal. I had one in the 1990s, and I just bought another one! Can't wait to get behind the wheel ; )
Petrol 504s sold in Australia had 4 wheel disc brakes; properly maintained, you don't need to floor the pedal to stop quickly; I still drive our 1981 model in traffic … and the clutch and gearbox are still a delight ….
Yep - I owned four 504''s from 1976 to the late 1980's. That included an eight seater Familie (Sp?). The disc brakes were excellent. I didn't know they made them with drum brakes.
@@allanbriggs807The axle with shaft casing and drum brakes of this version (GR) was a carry over from the older L version with Limited slip differential added. The all disc 2litre version was dropped from Kenyan market early 80's and in its place came locally assembled GR 1600/1800 and SR 1800 version with a reworked head.
My Friend Told me he bought one and I had to come here and look at the review Must say am mind blown by how classic it is I can't wait to get a ride from this beautiful old-school I know am going to enjoy it since I already did in this video 😊
The only car to ever get two indegenous names, it was known as "muruthi" or "ngatia" in Kikuyu, "Simba" in Kiswahili, all of which translate to "Lion". All hail the African Lion (and yes I know it was a French car, but it was an African legend)
Excellent engineering. Very much disagree about the 504 braking system. The Peugeot 504 had very good four wheel disc brakes. There must be something wrong with that particular vehicle .
I recall being informed that the brake had a minor issue arising from full paint restoration done but it was promptly sorted afterwards. But this was the rear drums version.
long ago before the introduction of shuttles, there were only Peugeots and Buses, they would cover long distance journeys with avg speeds of 100-120kph, with peaks going upto an effortless 160kph or 180kph, the vip seat was next to the driver, they would go from Nairobi to Nyeri, Nairobi to Western, Nairobi to Meru etc, the likes of Wepesi (Western Peugeot Services), the driver operating the Nairobi to Nyeri would do a clean 180kph at some point of the journey, esp if its the Australian spec with All 4 disk brakes and much responsive brake system without having to floor the pedal so that it can stop, They were called Nyeri Matuini ( meaning its either you arrive safe or you perish, there is no in between).
Such car would benefit from a smaller sport size steering wheel. More trouble when parking, but road handling would be much more pleasant and no worries about no airbag (never replace a steering wheel with airbag with one without airbag, it's a death sentence)
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I remember my dad purchasing a brand new one in 1990.This vehicle was a performer.Never let him down.
Excellent review of this ageless machine! It was everyone's dream when I was a little boy; I remember those days with nostalgia and plan to get one someday.
The way a 504 sits up on the road and handles is phenomenal. I had one in the 1990s, and I just bought another one! Can't wait to get behind the wheel ; )
Great cars - very reliable and comfortable.
Wau that is a car that gave France a name ,I had one 504 sr ,best car ever on the market
My dad had this car,, pure nostalgia.
Petrol 504s sold in Australia had 4 wheel disc brakes; properly maintained, you don't need to floor the pedal to stop quickly; I still drive our 1981 model in traffic … and the clutch and gearbox are still a delight ….
Yep - I owned four 504''s from 1976 to the late 1980's. That included an eight seater Familie (Sp?). The disc brakes were excellent. I didn't know they made them with drum brakes.
I recall being told the brake had a minor issue arising from the full paint restoration it had just undergone and was promptly sorted afterwards.
@@allanbriggs807The axle with shaft casing and drum brakes of this version (GR) was a carry over from the older L version with Limited slip differential added. The all disc 2litre version was dropped from Kenyan market early 80's and in its place came locally assembled GR 1600/1800 and SR 1800 version with a reworked head.
The King of Africa. 👏🏽👍🏾
I just bought one today... I really love it.. a great classic
How much did you pay for it am thinking of getting one ?
Can one fit an ac in the model
@@stephenogaga6137 I have a 505 and been looking into how I can have ac fitted in it since I replaced my engine with a Toyota one.
@@himself187 which engine did you fit and what if the gearbox?
The effort to develop the video is commendable 👍🏽. New subscriber
Thanks for this review. Nice specimen. Correction:-504 SR has a 56L fuel tank.
This is such a drivers car, purely mechanical. With basic tools u can never sleep on the roadside after breaking down
My Friend Told me he bought one and I had to come here and look at the review
Must say am mind blown by how classic it is I can't wait to get a ride from this beautiful old-school I know am going to enjoy it since I already did in this video 😊
I really miss our 504 KAA 652H SR limited. Dad sold it in 2004.
my family calls it Road Master; we've got on of this mean machines at home; and its the best this that my father ever bought
Love the background musicals
Getting one someday.
The video quality is superb.
Nice giving breath to this old beauty. The breaks though far in a surprisingly reliable
Lovely review I've enjoyed every bit of it i love a 504 to death
I need one peugeot GL type✊🏿✌🏿️👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Truly beautiful car.
increíble coche saludo desde argentina... tengo un peugeot modelo 83 mi primer auto
Reminds me when I was young used to get my granddads one and go on joy rides
The only car to ever get two indegenous names, it was known as "muruthi" or "ngatia" in Kikuyu, "Simba" in Kiswahili, all of which translate to "Lion". All hail the African Lion (and yes I know it was a French car, but it was an African legend)
Excellent engineering. Very much disagree about the 504 braking system. The Peugeot 504 had very good four wheel disc brakes. There must be something wrong with that particular vehicle .
I agree the 504 brakes were just a touch of the toe,i think his booster is faulty
@@oscarkemey8560 yes you are right, probably a problem with the booster of this particular car
Maybe his rear brake shoes need adjustment.
I recall being informed that the brake had a minor issue arising from full paint restoration done but it was promptly sorted afterwards. But this was the rear drums version.
The Lion of Africa.
Conqueror of the Land Rover Empire in Africa in General and Ghana in Particular. 😂🤣
A very nice car
long ago before the introduction of shuttles, there were only Peugeots and Buses, they would cover long distance journeys with avg speeds of 100-120kph, with peaks going upto an effortless 160kph or 180kph, the vip seat was next to the driver, they would go from Nairobi to Nyeri, Nairobi to Western, Nairobi to Meru etc, the likes of Wepesi (Western Peugeot Services), the driver operating the Nairobi to Nyeri would do a clean 180kph at some point of the journey, esp if its the Australian spec with All 4 disk brakes and much responsive brake system without having to floor the pedal so that it can stop, They were called Nyeri Matuini ( meaning its either you arrive safe or you perish, there is no in between).
Am addicted to this 504
The doors and windows always have problems 🤣
You chaps did a good review there. I enjoyed the ride.
I'm partial to the 505 ❤🔥, the body design the square door handles...
Where is Robert Nangila🤔
They were made in Nigeria till 2007.
Ahh the classic! Nice. Try not to have music in the video and watch your sound levels. Was not easy to heat at some sections
Why is this guy giving it a 4/10? and 5/10? You guys don't know what a real car is. Gari ya adabu Gari ya heshima
10/10 nay 25/10 heheh
a majestic car you thre bruv
Very much interested
the C class of the 80's
Nice review, though wish you upgrade to the same cameras as SavageGeese.
Such car would benefit from a smaller sport size steering wheel. More trouble when parking, but road handling would be much more pleasant and no worries about no airbag (never replace a steering wheel with airbag with one without airbag, it's a death sentence)
nice
I have a 505 SR its orgasmic, Wife no 1 loves it too much, Wife no 2 hates it too much but admits its the most comfortable car she's ridden
Oldies but goodies
Were you guys driving in Kenya or Uganda?
This is Kenya Kiambu Road
My Grandfather and his Friend’s owned these ones
Dad had a 1974. Sadly, Ohio rusted it out quickly!
My late dad and this car.
used to call it gari ya simba.
I remember flying squard chasing criminals there was no match to it's speed
I love 504s
No powered steering 💪🏾
Thirsty?? 🤔
Question,can a probox engine work in a Peugeot 504 or which EFI engine is compatible with a Peugeot 504
Nah, a probox is front wheel driven and the 504 is rear wheel driven but with a good fabricator and enough budget nothing is impossible.
What's the challenge today with this carbif I was to buy one?
I need a good mechanic to work on 504 dashboard.
1999 model?
You guys didn’t show us around and FYI it’s a 504 GR not a GL
By the way which was the last Saloon model to be assembled in Kenya, the SR or the GR?
SR
Signature version, SR with Aircon and metallic paint.
are the spare parts still available
Something wrong with the brakes. It keeps squealing.. nice car all the same. Like the station wagon
سيارة 504افضل سيارة في العالم
Simba
You can't be that mean bwana!!!.4/10???.5/10???..
You don't appreciate engineering,do you?
What country is it?
Kenya 🇰🇪
What country is this in
Kenya
dunga dunga
I am selling one
Price
@oranjerijkaard4811 I am currently in south Africa 🇿🇦
@@tuesdaymaamere1538 too late I already got one but I'm in Kenya