75 - 1987 PEUGEOT 505 formerly owned by Giscard d'Estaing

1987 PEUGEOT 505 formerly owned by Giscard d'Estaing Chassis No. VF3551A9603080127 French vehicle registration certificate • Former personal car of President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing • Original registration certificate in his name. • Non-standard configuration, reflecting the president’s personal style: green body, brown leather upholstery, and sunroof A legendary story of automotive loyalty developed between Peugeot and Valéry Giscard d’Estaing. Upon his inauguration as President of the Republic in 1974, he broke with traditional protocol by adopting the Peugeot 604 as the Élysée’s official state sedan—the embodiment of French modernism that he held so dear. But it was only after his term ended that his attachment to the Sochaux-based brand took on a truly personal dimension: far from republican ceremonial protocol and state chauffeurs, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing took the wheel himself for his private trips. After purchasing his first 505 in 1980, his choice naturally turned in 1987 to the brand’s top-of-the-line sports model: the Peugeot 505 Turbo Injection. The example we are presenting here, identified by chassis number VF3551A9603080127, is precisely the former President of the Republic’s personal car. Registered new on August 20, 1987, under the highly symbolic license plate number 2000 SZ 63, it was then assigned to his historic stronghold in Auvergne and his famous residence in Chanonat, in the Puy-de-Dôme department. An extremely rare find and a historical artifact of the highest order, the car retains its original registration certificate, issued directly in the name of Valéry Giscard d’Estaing and bearing his own signature at the time of the transfer on January 7, 1993. Acquired at the time by a Peugeot Occasion dealership, it was subsequently registered twice in the Sarthe department (72) before becoming part of a major private collection in Lyon. A prime example of the statesman’s understated tastes, this 505 features a very specific, non-standard configuration—a true stylistic signature of the president. Fascinated by this unique harmony, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing in fact ordered most of his personal Peugeots in green: his previous 505 already followed this color scheme, as did the 607 he would acquire many years later. This special order thus combines a green body with full brown leather upholstery, enhanced by the convenience of a sunroof. Under the hood, the supercharged 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 180 chevaux, made it a master of the open road, perfectly suited for his speedy trips between Paris and his estate in Auvergne. With just over 330,000 km on the odometer today—a testament to its frequent use by successive enthusiasts—the car has undergone a complete mechanical overhaul by its last owner to ensure it is in perfect condition for sale. Backed by a well-documented history and bearing the signature of one of the most influential presidents of the Fifth Republic, this 505 Turbo Injection is a rare historical and heritage relic on the market. 1987 PEUGEOT 505 TURBO INJECTION Chassis number VF3551A9603080127 French vehicle registration document • Former personal car of President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing • Original first registration document in his name. • Non-standard specification, featuring the President’s personal color scheme: green bodywork, brown leather upholstery, and sunroof A now-legendary story of automotive loyalty developed between Peugeot and Valéry Giscard d’Estaing. Upon his inauguration as President of the Republic in 1974, he broke with traditional protocol by adopting the Peugeot 604 as the Élysée’s official state sedan—the embodiment of French modernism that he held so dear. But it was only after his term in office had ended that his attachment to the Sochaux-based brand took on its full, personal significance: far removed from republican ceremonial protocol and state chauffeurs, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing took the wheel himself for his private journeys. After purchasing his first 505 in 1980, his choice naturally fell in 1987 on the brand’s top-of-the-line sports model: the Peugeot 505 Turbo Injection. The example we are presenting here, identified by chassis number VF3551A9603080127, is precisely the former President of the Republic’s personal car. Registered new on August 20, 1987, under the highly symbolic license plate number 2000 SZ 63, it was subsequently associated with his historic stronghold in Auvergne and his famous residence at Chanonat, in the Puy-de-Dôme. An extremely rare find and a historical artifact of the highest order, the car retains its original registration document, issued directly in the name of Valéry Giscard d’Estaing and bearing his own signature upon its sale on January 7, 1993. It was acquired at that time by a Peugeot Occa