Highlights
- The vendor reports the car to be in great condition throughout, having been stored indoors
- The vendor describes the interior as being in mint condition, retaining its original character
- Service records and paperwork from previous owners reportedly available
- Retains its original 14-inch Speedline wheels, we are told
- MOT valid until 16th April 2027
The Appeal
The Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 is one of the most celebrated hot hatchbacks ever produced. Its willing 1.6-litre engine, sharp chassis, and lightweight construction made it the benchmark for driver engagement in the 1980s, and it remains a touchstone for the genre to this day. Finding well-preserved, original examples is becoming increasingly difficult.
This 1988 example has been in its current ownership for two years, during which time the vendor reports no work has been required beyond routine MOT testing. Stored indoors, the vendor describes the exterior as being in great condition with only the odd stone chip one might expect for a car of this age, noting just a small crack in the plastic of the rear reflector strip. The underside is said to be in equally fine fettle. Inside, the vendor notes the cabin is in mint condition and retains its 1980s character.
Mechanically, the engine is reported to start first time with no known issues, and the vendor states the car drives superbly. Reportedly accompanying the vehicle are service records and paperwork from previous owners, adding welcome provenance to an increasingly sought-after modern classic.
Key Information
- Mileage: 127,632 miles indicated
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until April 2027
- Technical specs: 115 bhp 1.6-litre inline-four engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox
- Paperwork: V5C, MOT certificates, body repair invoice and owner’s pack supplied
The Detail
- Graphite Grey paintwork with red detailing and a sunroof
- Grey fabric interior with red accents
- Blaupunkt Madrid 200 BT stereo fitted
- Stored indoors throughout current ownership
- The vendor states the exterior is in great condition with the odd stone chip as expected for the age
- Small crack noted in the plastic of the rear red reflector strip
- The vendor describes the underside as being in great condition
- The vendor states the interior is in mint condition, retaining its original 1980s character
- Engine reported to start first time with no known issues
- The vendor states the car drives superbly and is in good original condition
- Retains its original 14-inch Speedline wheels, we are told
- Invoice on file from SM Car Body Repairs for welding of driver’s side sill and quarter panel, and painting of the sill
- One current MOT advisory: minor exhaust leak (suggested to be a small hole)
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