1990 Peugeot 205 1.6 GTI (Phase 1.5)
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Highlights
- £9,300 restoration in 2015
- Just 5,000 miles since restoration
- Superb history file
- Revvy 1.6-litre with 5-speed manual transmission
- Upgraded half-leather interior from Phase 2 GTI
The Appeal
Often cited as the greatest ever hot-hatchback, the 205 GTI has become quite the legend. Both the sprightly 1.6 and the more torque-heavy but occasionally skittish 1.9 are now very collectible and often held up as the pinnacle of Peugeot’s heyday.
Of course, this iconic status means that great examples are few and far between, and many have been significantly modified over the years. So it is that we’re delighted to present this rather magnificent example for sale.
Fitted with the lighter and – some say – better to drive 1.6-litre powertrain, this handsome example was comprehensively restored, resprayed and mechanically refurbished in 2015. Having covered just about 5,000 miles since, it presents in excellent order with a comprehensive history file. It also benefits from an upgraded half-leather interior, sourced from a later ‘Phase 2’ car. In our opinion, all of this makes this delightful little hot-hatch a sure-fire winner. Frankly, you can’t let this one escape your clutches.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in August 1990
- 14 owners from new, current owner since May 2021
- Comprehensively restored in October 2015 at a cost of £9,300 by Retroclassica, when the car had covered 123,962 miles
- 128,893 miles on the clock
- Current MOT to April 2024
- Comprehensive history from 1997 to 2014, rebuild invoices from 2015
- Stamped service record for the first 10 years / 66,000 miles
- Owner’s handbooks included
- Kept as part of a private collection in a professional, climate-controlled facility for the last two years
- Only being sold as the owner is leaving the country
The Interior
- Upgraded, retrimmed ‘Phase 2’ half-leather interior installed during the restoration
- The seats present in excellent condition, with no damage in evidence to the leather or fabric centre sections
- Smart contrasting red carpeting, showing in good condition with minimal wear, complemented with branded floor mats
- Dark grey headlining looks taut and secure, with no sagging, damage or staining we could see
- Electric windows
- Aftermarket gear knob
- Modern Pioneer CD/radio system with USB and Aux connectivity
- All of the internal trim and switchgear shows in fine fettle, the only issue we noted is that there is a small blanking plate missing on the passenger side armrest
- We’re assured by the vendor that everything works as it should, and no faults are reported with the cabin’s functions and features
- The boot space shows some staining to the side panels and underside of the parcel shelf, and features a branded floor mat
The Exterior
- Resprayed in bright red in October 2015 – the paint unsurprisingly looks to be in very good order, with no notable marks or damage apparent
- The bodywork shows well, with clean lines and crisp finishes to the panels
- All of the plastic trim and badging appears to be present and correct and shows no evidence of UV damage or fading – the black plastics still have a deep sheen to them
- Desirable “no sunroof” model
- Integrated front fog lights
- The underside looks straight and solid, with no obvious corrosion or damage on show, while a spare wheel is mounted underneath the boot floor
- 15-inch Speedline alloy wheels from a 1.9 GTI, appearing to be in excellent condition and shod in a matched set of Michelin Pilotsport 5 tyres that look as if they have had very little use
- Original set of 1.6 GTI ‘pepperpot’ Speedline alloys wheels also included, in fine condition
The Mechanics
- 1,580cc four-cylinder, fuel-injected engine
- Engine fully rebuilt and blueprinted in October 2015, c.5,000 miles ago
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- ‘Fly-off’ handbrake installed
- Front strut brace
- Lovely, clean engine bay
- The vendor tells us that the car drives “perfectly” and reports no faults or issues
Summary
What could be more perfect as a daily classic than a well-sorted Peugeot 205 GTI? Not much, we reckon. And this one looks to have been very well restored and has been kept in excellent order since. For anyone that loves the feel of a classic hot-hatch, it just doesn’t get much better than this…
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1990
- Make Peugeot
- Model 205
- Colour Red
- Odometer 128,893 Miles
- Engine size 1580
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
27 bids
- EH•••• £11,050 29/05/23
- le•••• £10,800 29/05/23
- EH•••• £10,550 29/05/23
- le•••• £10,300 29/05/23
- EH•••• £10,000 29/05/23
- de•••• £9,900 29/05/23
- EH•••• £9,800 29/05/23
- le•••• £9,700 29/05/23
- EH•••• £9,600 29/05/23
- de•••• £9,500 29/05/23
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