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    Peugeot 304 1969-1980

    Peugeot 304

    The Peugeot 304 is a small family car introduced to the public at the Paris Motor Show in September 1969 by the French car manufacturer Peugeot. Peugeot, which had always been a financially prudent company, saw a gap in the midsize car market in France, Italy and the rest of Western Europe. By using the smaller 204's midsection, development costs were minimized resulting in a higher profit margin because of the higher pricing structure in the larger, better equipped market. The 304's main competitors on its home market came from Renault and Simca, with Citroen noticeably absent from this sector at the launch. The 304 was a success for Peugeot and was noted for several advanced features under its sombre Pininfarina styled exterior. With its independent suspended front-wheel-drive drivetrain and disc brakes, it rode and handled better than most of its contemporaries, including some cars in higher price brackets. The chassis served Peugeot well and lasted for approximately 24 years adapted to derivative models. There was a distinct upmarket feel to the 304, its handsome lines were well suited to postwar Europe's newly affluent middle classes who desired roomy, advanced and stylish cars to park in their driveways. At about this time the Autoroutes were opening up France and car manufacturers around Europe knew that any car launched hence, would need to add an ability to travel at high speeds, in relative comfort with sure-footed handling to its lineup in order to compete. The 304 fulfilled this brief and became one of the best-selling cars in its market segment.

    The car was sold until 1980 and was replaced by the Peugeot 305, which had been launched in 1977.

    It was based on the Peugeot 204 with which it shared many components, the most obvious difference being the frontal styling.
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    nice oldtimer

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    Quote Originally Posted by yogi
    nice oldtimer
    Nice??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Piacki_117
    Nice??
    The Convertible isn't that bad...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer
    The Convertible isn't that bad...
    Yeah... lol
    One of the most 70's looking car I've ever seen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Piacki_117
    Yeah... lol
    One of the most 70's looking car I've ever seen.
    And that's a bad thing?
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    By the way was the convertible a Pininfarina effort?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer
    By the way was the convertible a Pininfarina effort?
    This is a trick question.

    304 series was nothing more than a scaled-up Peugeot 204. Right, 204 was definitely designed by Pinifarina, so question is: who takes credit for 304?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt
    And that's a bad thing?
    Of course not, but this car doesnt look especially good. The 504 Cabriolet looks much better for example.

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    Is it just me or does the lady in the picture with the convertible have really long legs?
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    It's just her pants.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lani Kai
    Is it just me or does the lady in the picture with the convertible have really long legs?
    Quote Originally Posted by Pando
    It's just her pants.
    and very high heels.

    i know a man who drives one of these from Germany to Portugal and back every summer, and has done for 10+ years. He had the station wagon version, so i guess these are VERYreliable cars .

    And, as odd as some off you might find, i quite like the styling of this frenchie...
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    Quote Originally Posted by ZeTurbo
    and very high heels.

    i know a man who drives one of these from Germany to Portugal and back every summer, and has done for 10+ years.
    Are you still talking about the girl?
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    Thanks for the pics! Such a beautiful car.
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    originally posted by ZeTurbo
    i quite like the styling of this frenchie...
    originally posted by Pando
    Are you still talking about the girl?
    so?
    i do like the style of the frenchie..that's the car especially the cabriolet, i think it's a fantastic timeless design.

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