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Peugeot has a remarkable track record in two seemingly incompatible disciplines: dependable family cars and uniquely sporting machines with real character. The 504 Coupé and Cabriolet, styled by Pininfarina, are among the most elegant French grand tourers of their era. The 205 GTI is, for many, the definition of a hot hatch. The 205 Turbo 16 won two consecutive World Rally Championships during the Group B era. Owners of a classic Peugeot recognise that duality. A Peugeot is sold to someone who understands the story: the Pininfarina heritage, the hot hatch revolution, and the rally icons that should never have existed but did.
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The Peugeot 504, in production from 1968 to 1983, was internationally successful as a sturdy saloon. But the coupé and cabriolet, both styled by Pininfarina and hand-built in Turin, were a different world: elegant French GTs initially with a four-cylinder, later with the 2.7-litre PRV V6. Only around 26,000 coupés and 8,000 cabriolets were built. They are cars relatively little known outside France and Belgium, and on classic markets they are regularly undervalued.
The auction format brings together buyers who recognise the difference between an early 504 Coupé Ti with the 1971cc four-cylinder and a later V6, or between an original coupé and a carefully restored example. At Octane your 504 Coupé or Cabriolet receives the editorial presentation befitting Pininfarina's craftsmanship. A photographic presentation that captures the detail, and reach among buyers who appreciate those lines, translates into fair bids.
The Peugeot 205 GTI (1984-1994), available as 1.6 and 1.9 litre, is considered by many the finest hot hatch ever made. The combination of a light body, supple ride, the right power output, and an interior that is simultaneously functional and sporting has shaped a generation of enthusiasts. The 309 GTI, mechanically closely related but visually different, has its own following among those seeking a more practical hatchback with the same drivetrain.
For 205 GTI sellers, presentation is crucial. The price gap between a rough driver-grade 205 GTI 1.6 and a restored 1.9 in original colour (think Miami Blue, Cherry Red, Bianca White) can run into thousands of euros. At Octane these cars get the attention of buyers who know the difference between an early Phase 1 with 105 hp and a later Phase 2 with 130 hp, or between an original Phase 1.5 and a later modification.
The Peugeot 205 Turbo 16, built in just 200 examples to homologate the Group B rally car, is one of the most collectable French cars ever. A four-wheel-drive mid-engined monster with the factory twin-cam turbo engine, disguised as an ordinary hatchback. For deep-pocketed collectors, these cars rarely come to market and change hands with strong premiums.
Beyond the T16 there is the 406 Coupé (1996-2003, styled by Pininfarina as a spiritual successor to the 504 Coupé), the RCZ (modern), and the rare 404 Coupé Pininfarina. For these models, proper presentation and international reach make the difference. The Octane community brings together enthusiasts of both classic Pininfarina Peugeots and modern sporting Peugeots.
Classic Peugeots rust in typical French places: sills, front subframe attachment, boot floor, A-pillars, and wheel arches. On the 504 Coupé and Cabriolet, additional points are the bulkhead between cabin and boot, the aluminium-to-steel joints around the bonnet hinges, and the floor pans. On the 205 GTI, the front wing root is a notorious weak point, alongside the A-pillar and boot floor. A Peugeot sold without honest discussion of body work raises suspicion; a seller who shares photos of known rust spots with panel-work invoices builds trust.
For 205 GTIs originality is a major value driver: original colour, original wheels (Speedline Phase 1 or standard Phase 2), correct interior colour combination, and no non-original modifications. A 205 GTI in original Miami Blue with Phase 1 wheels and unmodified upholstery can sell for ten thousand euros or more above a modified example. The 504 Coupé and Cabriolet follow the same logic: original colour, Pininfarina badge, original interior specification, and documented service history.
For the 205 Turbo 16, provenance is essential: factory chassis number, ownership history, FIA Historic Technical Passport if applicable, and any competition history. For regular models, L'Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS in France offers historical research by registration number; it is a valuable addition to the sales file. For modern classics such as the 406 Coupé and RCZ, service history and mileage weigh more than factory papers.
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