This French Beast Was The True African King!

This French Beast Was The True African King! The Peugeot 504, born in 1968, was more than just a car - it was a symbol of toughness and reliability that conquered roads all over the world. This video tells the amazing story of a vehicle that went from the streets of France to become known as the "King of the African Road." The 504's journey began during a time of protests and strikes in France. Despite these challenges, Peugeot pushed forward with their new flagship model. The car made its big debut on September 12, 1968, at the Paris Salon, wowing crowds with its sleek design and powerful engine options. What made the 504 special wasn't just how it looked, but how it was built. Its tough construction, long-travel suspension, and high ground clearance meant it could handle rough roads with ease. This made the 504 a perfect fit for places with challenging terrain, like Africa and South America. The 504 found its true calling on the African continent. It became a common sight as a "bush taxi," carrying people and goods across long distances on bumpy roads. The car was so popular that it was built in Kenya until 2004 and in Nigeria until 2006. The 504's popularity spread far beyond Africa. In Argentina, it was built as a sedan, station wagon, and even a pickup truck. The pickup version was especially tough, able to carry over a ton of cargo. The 504 wasn't content with just being a regular car. It showed its sporty side by winning several big rally races, including the grueling Safari Rally. Some clever people even turned the pickup version into a camper! Even though Peugeot stopped making the 504 in Europe in 1983, its spirit lived on. The car continued to be built in other parts of the world for many years. Today, the Peugeot 504 is remembered as a car that could go anywhere and do almost anything. Watch this video to learn more about the incredible journey of the Peugeot 504, a true global road warrior that left its mark on automotive history! ____ We do not own the footages/images compiled in this video. It belongs to individual creators or organizations that deserve respect. By creatively transforming the footages from other videos, this work qualifies as fair use and complies with U.S. copyright law without causing any harm to the original work's market value. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. _____