FOR SALE VIA PUBLIC AUCTION
Sunday 27 June, 2.30pm

ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
All lots are subject to a buyer’s premium of 15%+GST

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Launched as a replacement for the venerable 504 series in 1979, the 505 was jointly styled by Italian design studio Pininfarina and Peugeot’s in-house stylists. The interior was penned by Paul Bracq, better known for his work with BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The new model successfully carried the 504’s major attributes in a more modern package, particularly the outstanding ride and roadholding. Offered in both sedan and station wagon versions (the Break and Familial with third row seating had a usefully longer 2.9 metre wheelbase), the 505 was sold with a complex array of petrol and diesel engines. They ranged from an 1800cc four-cylinder unit through to the most powerful 2.5-litre V6 unit, along with a variety of manual and automatic transmission options. Mechanically conventional, the 505 employed rear-wheel drive, four-wheel independent suspension (on sedans), rack and pinion steering and disc brakes up front with rear discs optional. Yet, Peugeot was also quick to adopt turbocharging technology on the 505. Like its predecessor, the 505 remained in production for more than a decade. The final estate version rolled off the line in Europe in 1992 but assembly continued in markets like Argentina and China for several years.

The car in question was sold new in New Zealand in September 1988, though it has had the same owner for the past 14 years. With automatic transmission, factory sunroof (not working at present), towbar, rear aerial, heated seats and spotlights. The vendor informs us that the odometer reads 163,000 kilometres, however it is believed to have a fault and the mileage is suspected to be closer to 188,000 kilometres. The air conditioning is currently not working, although the heaters work and the interior fan works on full blast only.

This is a well-specced vehicle that would have been highly priced in its day. Whilst showing a little wear on the dark blue paintwork, the inside is in a good state. This is due, no doubt, to the quality and hard-wearing nature of the French materials utilised.

There was a time when Peugeot’s of this model were a common sight on our roads. With a little love and care, this example could help reverse the lack of visibility of this erstwhile classic.

Sale Room Notice: This car was listed as a V8 in the printed catalogue when it is a V6.