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Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR
1991 Peugeot 205 GTi 1. 6
No Reserve - Single family ownership from new
Registration No: J10 OGB
Chassis No: VF320CBthe details below
MOT: August 2025
Current family ownership from new (husband and wife)
Specifically ordered without a sunroof or electric windows
Kept garaged and never accident damaged
Very original and straight
Warranted 111, 000 miles and treated to much expenditure over the years including a new rear subframe and cambelt changes etc
Use and enjoy 'as is' or smarten
Introduced in 1984, the Peugeot 205 1. 6 GTI has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the best 'hot hatches' ever made. Based around a lightweight three-door monocoque bodyshell, the newcomer was equipped with all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front / trailing arm rear), disc / drum brakes and rack and pinion steering. Initially credited with developing 104bhp and 97lbft of torque, its predominantly alloy SOHC 1580cc engine was notably revvy and eager. Receiving a new cylinder head for the 1987 model year which boosted outputs to 113bhp and 99lbft of torque, the four-cylinder unit was allied to five-speed manual transmission. Despite impressive performance figures (0-60mph in 8. 6 seconds and 121mph), it was the model's handling that won over the contemporary motoring press. Weighing in at just 880kg, the 205 1. 6 GTI possessed a nimbleness and delicacy of feel sadly lacking from its modern equivalents and indeed is considered by many to offer a purer driving experience than its heavier albeit faster 1. 9 sibling.
Entered from a motoring family, chassis VF320CBthe details below has principally had just one lady owner since being first registered as ‘J10 OGB’ on August 23rd 1991 (the last two letters echoing her initials). The vendor remembers his wife ordering the Peugeot in Metallic Grey with Black / Red ‘Quartet’ upholstery and being insistent that it do without a sunroof or electric windows. Enjoyed by her until she gave up driving two years ago, the 205 GTi has since been registered in his name. Warranted to have covered a modest 111, 000 miles (an average of c. 3, 265 miles per annum), the ‘hot hatch’ has been garaged when not in use. Still sporting a rear window sticker from its supplying dealer – Hunts of Bishops Stortford – the Peugeot has had attention paid to its rear axle and undergone various cambelt changes over the years. Never involved in an accident, it presents as a very honest, straight car. The seats show signs of wear and tear and the paintwork would benefit from a machine polish but ‘J10 OGB’ remains highly original (and arguably all the better for it). Starting readily during our recent photography session, it is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, MOT certificate valid until August 2025 and history file. A tempting proposition!
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