Highlights

One of only 500 UK-market lightweight Rallyes
Original Cherry Red paintwork and Phoenix Grey interior
Recent recommissioning including service and cambelt
Driver’s seat will be retrimmed before sale
Original Rallye specification retained throughout
Large history file of photos and invoices with car
Current MOT to August 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The 306 GTi-6 is repeatedly rated as one of, if not the, best hot hatches of the 1990s. Balanced, engaging and just quick enough, it is easily the equal of the earlier 205. But, as enthusiasts know, there is a car that is even better, and it’s this one - the Rallye.

Based on the GTi-6 but shedding 65kg thanks to removing superfluous electrical gizmos and sound deadening, the Rallye fits neatly into Peugeot’s amazing lineage of lightened small cars. Just 500 were made available in the UK, of which only 200 were finished in this car’s Cherry Red. With few surviving, here is a chance to buy one and build on the current keeper’s recent mechanical investment.

The vendor has helpfully provided a very long list of recent mechanical recommissioning. The detail is below and in the photos, with the headline items including full service, new cambelt and tensioners, brake and suspension work, four new Yokohama tyres and welding as needed.

The car presents as honest and original. With the recent work done, there is scope to improve the interior and exterior aesthetics. The car comes with the reassurance of a lengthy MOT containing no advisories.

The vendor says:

“The car presents very well for its age and retains the character and originality that make the Rallye so sought after. It is not described as a finished project, as budget and energy have been expended, but as a well-sorted, mechanically recommissioned enthusiast’s example that is ready to be enjoyed.

“A respray is desirable, and the driver's seat is currently being re-trimmed for sale.”

Key Information

Mileage: 118,961 miles indicated (odometer reading believed to be correct)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 24th August 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 167bhp 1,998 cc 16V four-cylinder petrol, six-speed manual
Paperwork: Extensive documentation portfolio including parts invoices, receipts, MOT history, two independent vehicle history reports, original Peugeot literature, original Rallye brochure and CAR Magazine feature

Recent recommissioning includes:

Full major service
Cambelt, tensioners, idlers and water pump
Extensive braking system overhaul
Suspension and steering components renewed
Four refurbished original alloy wheels
Four new Yokohama tyres
Wheel balancing by Peugeot
Four-wheel alignment
Numerous genuine and specialist replacement parts throughout
Electrical faults rectified
Structural welding completed where required

The Detail

Recently subjected to a full major service
Cambelt, tensioners, idlers and water pump renewed recently
Long list of recent work detailed above
Factory five-spoke alloy wheels refurbished
Four new Yokohama tyres fitted and balancing/alignment completed
Rare Cherry red paintwork showing paint delamination and other areas to note
Car would benefit from a respray
Structural welding completed where required
Original Phoenix Grey patterned fabric interior showing age
Driver's seat would need retrimming
Original Clarion PU-1570C cassette radio included
No advisories on current MOT

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