Peugeot 309 (1991) – Enthusiast Wanted

While Peugeot looked at the order books for the 205 with a big smile, the lights went out at subsidiary brand Talbot and the ‘Arizona’, which was partly related to the 205, seemed to have been nipped in the bud. Peugeot saw the benefit of marketing the car under its own brand name and gave it the somewhat confusing 309 badge. That his name was not 306 was easily explained; after all, the 305 was still there and the new 405 was already there in the distance … Peugeot also did not want to market the Talbot legacy as a direct successor to the 305. Then just a number that reflected some distance.

Despite its somewhat unusual conception and name, it turned out not to be a bad decision; the Peugeot 309 became quite successful and was allowed to participate for no less than nine years. With the facelift on the threshold of the 1990s, the 309 was also brought a little more in line with the other models of the time, especially because the taillights drawn by Talbot made way for copies that were more in line with those of Peugeots. Because its nose already resembled that of the 205 – with which the 309 also shared its (albeit slightly extended) floor and doors – little adjustment was required.

Here we have such a facelifted Peugeot 309 in front of us. This copy is from 1991. A five-door 1.4 GR, a popular version and therefore a 309 as you saw it a lot at the time. For a long time this 309 has therefore remained quite unnoticed, only now at the age of 32 we can speak of a striking survivor. In contrast to the (admittedly also much better sold) 205, the 309 has really become a rarity. Worth cherishing all in all and then this copy is also very accessible. He only needs to raise €1,495. That while there are only 73,586 NAP-registered kilometers on the counter and the car still looks pretty fresh. If that isn’t worth a look for an enthusiast…

The only potentially worrying thing is that at the beginning of this year someone said goodbye to it after twelve years and after that three (!) private individuals were short-lived owners. So perhaps there is a hidden ailment, but surely nothing that is not relatively easy to solve. They are simple and reliable cars and parts availability is generally good.