Meet the Man Driving From Nairobi to Cape Town in a 40-Year-Old Peugeot 504

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The Peugeot 504 is one of the most legendary cars ever built for African roads. Known for its incredible durability, long-travel suspension, and simple mechanical design, it earned a reputation as a car that could survive almost anywhere. But can a decades-old car with a carburetor engine still handle a continental road trip in 2026?In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla host a man attempting one of the most ambitious road trips imaginable: driving a 40-year-old Peugeot 504 from Nairobi all the way to Cape Town.In this conversation we discuss:- Why he chose a Peugeot 504 for the journey- The preparation needed to drive across multiple African countries- Maintaining a carburetor engine on the road- Spare parts, tools, and roadside repairs- The realities of long-distance driving across Africa- The legendary reputation of the Peugeot 504 on African roadsIf you love classic cars, road trips, mechanical simplicity, and the enduring spirit of adventure, this episode is for you.Guest:Edward: https://www.instagram.com/project504africaWebsite: https://project504africa.lovable.app/Follow Gearhaus on:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsgearhausInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsgearhaus/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25ielSDMaSPZYAw4nKxhCf?si=DxpdI6UPS_uYnQc2lk8dgQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gearhaus/id1839239303WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7MoK22Jl8Epvkjrz2IGearhaus is a Palahala Media Group production.