Interesting Facts About the Peugeot 505
The Peugeot 505 debuted internationally in 1979 as the intended successor to the aging Peugeot 504. It was built as a 4‑door sedan and enjoyed a production run that spanned more than a decade, ending in Europe in 1992 after a mid‑life facelift.
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A Successor with a Tough Reputation
Designed to replace the dated Peugeot 504, the 505 inherited a difficult legacy despite its modern 4‑door sedan layout. Its reputation has been described as a "difficult legacy" in automotive histories.
Facelift, Production Numbers, and European Finale
The model received a significant facelift in 1986, after which European production continued until 1992. In total, 1,351,254 Peugeot 505s were built between 1978 and 1992 at the Sochaux plant in France.
Life Beyond Europe – Popularity in Africa and Late Cancellation
While European production stopped in 1992, the 505 remained in production for other markets until the year 2000, with the model officially being cancelled by Peugeot in 2006. Its enduring success story is especially noted in Nigeria, where the car remains a beloved classic.
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