Description
*** Deposit taken*** Super rare JDM Peugeot 309 GTI 1. 9 3dr, 88, 357 kilometres (54, 903 miles) LHD, Embassy black (EXY) with factory fit ice cold A/ C. 5 speed manual. Totally standard unmodified example in superb condition throughout. Originally supplied new in Japan, zero rust, the shell being almost as good as the day it rolled off the production line. Original underside is exceptional with sills, jacking points still looking almost factory fresh.
Extensive service carried out at our UK workshop to ensure it performs perfectly for the new owner, items include Petronas 10w40 oil and filter, Bosch spark plugs and airfilter, new ignition leads, distributor cap and rotor arm, coil and ignition module. A new oe Bosch fuel filter and intank fuel pump have also been fitted. Coolant has been drained/ flushed and refilled with fresh coolant.. A new Dayco cambelt kit has been fitted very recently. The engine is smooth and leak free with no smoke present at all indicating the car has’nt led a hard life. The original factory fit catalytic convertor along with the original exhaust is still fitted. Upon first inspection we found the clutch to be slightly weak so we have replaced this with a new oe quality Borg & Beck clutch kit and refilled the gearbox with fresh oil, clutch pedal is now light, smooth and progressive.
Exterior body is finished in Peugeot Embassy black (EXY) and looks superb with a deep lustre to the paint with a glossy reflective shine. An original complete set of Speedline alloys are fitted which have been refurbished by Perfection UK along with 4 new matching Toyo proxes T1-R tyres. Chassis wise the car has required very little, just a new set front trackrod ends/ inner tie rods have been fitted and chassis alignment has been carried out on a Hunter alignment machine.
Original interior is in great shape with no modifications , a more spacious and comfortable place to cover miles in compared to the 205GTI. Upon first inspection we noticed the lack of any tabacco smells in the cabin and a quick look in the ashtray revealed it to be a non smoker car. Interior has been treated to a good clean with a new set of GTI mats fitted.. Original seats both front and rear are in great original shape with no sagging or tears to the bolsters etc. Factory fit sunroof works perfectly with the vacuum operated rubber seal working correctly allowing the sunroof to be slid back and forward with ease.. A new set of door seals have been fitted to ensure wind noise is kept to a minimum in the cabin and moisture is kept out. Rare factory a/ c is fitted to this example which is fully working and blows ice cold after a service by an approved a/ c engineer.
Driving this car back to back with the 205GTI highlights Peugeots chassis genius at the time with the same DNA flowing through all of its performance models, test drive reports a strong, smooth and healthy engine and combined with an excellent chassis and great steering this 309GTI is a real retro delight to drive! Rover Japan supplied Peugeot 309 GTI's are now impossible to find in 5 speed manual 3DR specification and are coveted by Peugeot enthusiasts in Japan so it's highly unlikely we'll be able to find, let alone supply another example in this condition to Europe.
Now fully registered in the UK and can be viewed by appointment at our workshop based in Warwickshire. Delivery to anywhere in mainland UK/ Europe by fully insured trailer is available at a very competitive rate, please ask for a quotation.
Priced at £SOLD OTR to inc 12 months MOT, 3 month warranty & completed major service.
