Peugeot 305, 405, 505 and 605: Books - History

La Peugeot 305 de mon père

It has been forgotten, but between the reign of the 504 and that of the 205, the star of the Peugeot range was called the 305. This family car had a very good commercial start at the end of 1977. In 1979, it was even the third best-selling car in France.

Due to Pininfarina, its classic but good-natured style appealed to the "silent majority". Peugeot even intended it for a time for competition. However, its success faded in 1980, forcing Peugeot to make a comeback.
It came with the 305 series 2, with the achievements of aerodynamic research and brand new engines. The journalists who tested it at the start of the 1982 school year found it so changed that they called it the 306!

It is this pivotal model, straddling two major eras for Peugeot and produced in 1.7 million units, that this book aims to rediscover today.

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La Peugeot 505 de mon père

Produced between May 1979 and June 1992 in more than 1, 350, 000 units, the Peugeot 505 succeeded the valiant 504 and the luxurious 604.
Despite the serious financial crisis that the Peugeot brand was undergoing at the time, the 505, the brand's last rear-wheel drive saloon, would challenge a new generation of French saloon cars converted to front-wheel drive, like the Citroën CX and the Renault 20, and even managed to come in a multitude of versions, from the most sensible to the most original.
The large saloon enjoyed considerable success, with some exotic versions, like a version produced in Argentina.

Competing with the best German references in the segment thanks in particular to its Turbo Injection sports cars, the GTIs and the V6 S, the Peugeot 505 was able to carve out a fine career in the automotive world until it died in 1992.

• Richly illustrated, this book is dedicated to the Peugeot 505 from 1979-1992.
• Retraces in detail the history and evolution of the Peugeot 505.
• This volume of the collection "La voiture de mon père" is not only a source of in-depth information for the owner, but also a concise guide to originality.
• The technology, variants, modifications and special versions are described in detail.
• Also deals with manufacturing abroad.
• Contains more than 200 period photos, often unpublished.

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La Peugeot 605 de mon père

Feline line, sleek chassis, the new 605 concentrates all the achievements of the 05 series, it pushes the limits of physics on the road. No one before had driven a large car as wildly agile, as diabolically efficient as soon as the straight line turns into a curve, and all in the greatest comfort. Pure magic, pure pleasure. A real revolution.

Thirty years after its birth, the modernity of the 605 is intact both in terms of technology and in terms of exterior and interior style. A look back at a large, fascinating lioness that will forever honor its manufacturer.

• Richly illustrated, this book is dedicated to Peugeot 605 cars.
• Retraces in detail the history and evolution of the Peugeot 605.
• This volume of the collection "La voiture de mon père" is not only a source of in-depth information for the owner, but also a concise guide to originality.
• The technique, variants, modifications and special versions are described in detail.
• Also deals with manufacturing abroad.
• Contains 250 period photos, often unpublished.

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La Peugeot 309 de mon père

Legendarily reliable, safe and dynamic, the Peugeot 309 is today the automotive symbol of the 1980s. Developed on the same technical basis as its legendary older sister the Peugeot 205, it was not however predestined to become a star. Initially, its mission was simply to replace a moribund Talbot Horizon after the acquisition of Chrysler-Simca by Peugeot in 1978.

The disappearance of the Talbot brand radically changes the situation. Peugeot must quickly fill the gap between the 205 and the large 305. The Peugeot 309 has found its destiny. Launched on October 17, 1985, the one that was accused of being more Simca than Peugeot will become a real lioness.
Magnified by its GTI and GTI 16 versions, the 309 will take its place alongside the 205 on the Olympus of lionesses and pave the way for the beautiful Peugeot 306 which will replace it at the beginning of 1993. A look back at the 309, a great Peugeot and proud of it.

• Richly illustrated, this book is dedicated to the Peugeot 309 from 1985-1994.
• Retraces in detail the history and evolution of the Peugeot 309.
• This volume of the collection "La voiture de mon père" is not only a source of in-depth information for the owner, but also a concise guide to originality.
• The technique, variants, modifications and special versions are described in detail.
• Also deals with manufacturing in the strange, particularly in Spain and England.
• Contains more than 200 period photos, often unpublished.

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La Peugeot 405 de mon père

Thirty years after its launch on June 18, 1987, the Peugeot 405 still parades its serene elegance on the roads of France and much further afield. The 405 replaces the 305 by taking up the philosophy of the 205, namely to grow and innovate in almost all areas.
Peugeot 405 Mi16 valves, Mi 16x4 integral, Turbo 16 as standard, SRD Turbo, the lion brand will stop at nothing. Road handling, driving pleasure, the new Peugeot offers something never seen before.
Meanwhile, the 905 wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 405 Turbo 16 crushes the Paris-Dakar with Ari Vatanen and Jacky Ickx.

The public is not mistaken, the success is immediate. It would never falter until 1995, when it was replaced by the no less talented 406. Intrinsically beautiful and modern, sober and timeless, the 405 skilfully prepared Peugeot's entry into the 21st century.

• Richly illustrated, this book is dedicated to the Peugeot 405 from 1987-1995.
• Retraces in detail the history and evolution of the Peugeot 405.
• This volume of the collection "La voiture de mon père" is not only a source of in-depth information for the owner, but also a concise guide to originality.
• The technology, variants, modifications and special versions are described in detail.
• Contains more than 200 period photos, often unpublished.

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