# S3 E08: Meet the Man Driving From Nairobi to Cape Town in a 40-Year-Old Peugeot 504

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Podcast: [Gearhaus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gearhaus-7485108)
Published: 2026-03-11T16:00:01+00:00
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## Resource

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 roads If 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/project504africa Website: https://project504africa.lovable.app/ Follow Gearhaus on: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsgearhaus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsgearhaus/ WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7MoK22Jl8Epvkjrz2I Gearhaus is a Palahala Media Group production.

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