PEUGEOT ANNOUNCES FACTORY RESTORATION PROGRAM

PEUGEOT HAS recently announced a new dedicated in-house restoration program and classic sales division to mark its 120th anniversary in the motor business.

Works will be carried out at the official Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot in the brand's hometown of Sochaux, France. Cars chosen and restored by the manufacturer will each receive a certificate of authenticity upon completion, and will be sold via a dedicated classic sales section on the Museum's website as of early 2021.

Existing Peugeot owners and enthusiasts will also be able to commission complete or partial restorations by those who know them best, with Peugeot stating that customer quotes will be accepted from early 2021. The first beneficiary of the newly-announced program is a black Peugeot 205 GTi.

The new restoration program will be supported by the Peugeot museum's talented team of craftsmen made up of master technicians, former factory workers, body restorers, textile trimmers and sheet metal workers; who will all contribute in hand-restoring these vehicles to as-new condition.

For parts and componentry, Peugeot is said to have obtained all necessary stock and warehousing operations for the new scheme, with correct and original suppliers and subcontractors enlisted to reproduce missing parts where possible. Modern 3D manufacturing techniques will be utilised for remaining parts no longer in production.

It's welcome news for Pug fans, as the marque joins a growing fraternity of manufacturers looking to support their classics and their owners.