1969

Peugeot 504, Car of the Year

Pininfarina elegance and an approach of sturdiness, refinement and classicism combined again to make the closest thing to a German car.

Peugeot 504

119 points

Rear drive saloon (4.49 m) offered very good ride and road behaviour, thanks to its all independent suspension and 4-disc brakes; estate, coupe and cabrio derivatives appeared later. Initially, there only was a reliable OHV 4-cyl 1.8 engine, in 76 hp (carb.) and 90 (injection) versions; its lack of technical freshness did not deter a general praise for the car.
 

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