Peugeot 104 ZS orange from 1976 (scale: 1/24)
Scale: 1/24th
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Here is the Peugeot 104 ZS orange from 1976, a collectible miniature that will delight enthusiasts of French cars. This faithful reproduction captures the essence of this iconic city car from the 1970s, a pivotal time when Peugeot revolutionized its approach to the popular automotive market.
This authentic miniature showcases French expertise in automotive engineering and represents an unmissable collector's item for fans of the golden age of the French automotive industry.
Launched in 1972, the Peugeot 104 marked the entry of the Sochaux manufacturer into the small urban car segment. This revolutionary city car adopted a front-wheel-drive architecture, a first for Peugeot at the time. The ZS version, introduced in 1973, stood out for its sportier temperament thanks to its 1.1-liter engine developing 65 horsepower.
This accessible small sports car charmed with its rigid chassis, precise steering, and exemplary road handling. With its taut lines and distinctive black grille, the 104 ZS perfectly embodied the automotive spirit of 1970s France, balancing urban practicality with driving pleasure.
The commercial success was immediate: the 104 quickly became one of the best-selling city cars of its decade, totaling nearly 1.6 million units produced by 1988.
The 1970s were a pivotal period for Peugeot. The French manufacturer, with its century-old heritage, adapted to the new challenges of the modern automotive market. The introduction of the 104 was part of a diversification strategy aimed at conquering new segments, particularly that of young drivers and city dwellers.
This era also marked the peak of French automotive engineering. Founded in 1810 and becoming an automobile manufacturer in 1891, Peugeot benefited from globally recognized technical expertise. The lion brand was then developing its own engines and technological innovations, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable and innovative manufacturer.
The most surprising story of the Peugeot 104 unfolds far from the Parisian boulevards. This little French car unexpectedly became one of the most popular vehicles in amateur African rally-raids. Daredevil enthusiasts did not hesitate to enter their 104 ZS into desert crossings, challenging Toyota and Land Rover with this modest city car.
The most famous of these exploits remains that of Jean-Claude Morin, a mechanic from Lyon who, in 1978, crossed Africa from Marseille to Cape Town with his orange 104 ZS - just like our miniature. His three-month journey demonstrated the surprising robustness of this little Peugeot, capable of tackling the toughest tracks with minimal modifications.
This adventure made headlines in the automotive press of the time and helped forge the legend of the 104 as an
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It was the last one, and we no longer have it in stock. It may come back one day, but I can't promise. In the meantime, here are the closest matches available today.
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The scale is the reduction ratio between the real car and the model. At 1:43 scale, for example, every centimetre of the model represents 43 centimetres of the real vehicle.
In practice, a 1:18 Ferrari model is about 25–30 cm long, while at 1:43 it measures roughly 10 cm.
Our model cars mainly come in 1:43, 1:24, 1:18 and 1:87 (HO) scale. The scale is always listed on the product page.
The smaller the second number, the bigger the model (e.g. 1:18 is larger than 1:43).
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