Highlights
- One of only three road registered in UK
- Very low mileage & highly original
- Fantastic blue velour interior
- Long MOT to June 2024 and recent service
- Rare survivor of Peugeot’s last RWD saloon
The Appeal
In the mid 1980s every car manufacturer was rushing to slap GTI badges on its cars in the wake of the Golf’s success.
Peugeot was no different. Alongside the launch of a well known motoring icon, Peugeot launched another, less well known GTI – the 505.
Under a lightly sportified exterior there was a new 2.2litre motor whose 130bhp was more than enough to take the fight to rivals from BMW and Audi.
The world wasn’t quite ready for a big, quick Peugeot and sales of the firm’s alternative GTI were sluggish. That makes this exceptionally low mileage example a timewarp survivor, believed one of just three RHD road registered in the UK. Solid, very presentable and highly original right down to its magnificent blue velour interior, this is a rare treat for 80s saloon enthusiasts.
History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 8th May 1985
- Just three owners from new, current owner 18th May 2022
- The seller acquired the car intending to lightly restore it but has decided sell it instead
- Stored in a dry storage facility during seller’s tenure
- Factory handbooks and service book in good condition
- We are told the service book shows dealer stamps from registration to 2005
- The maintenance story is then picked up by invoices and receipts
- Original bill of sale from supplying dealer
- Handwritten record of mileage from September 1991 to 2021 to verify mileage
- Various spares supplied with car in boot
- Recently serviced in June 2023 including new calipers, HT leads and plus
- MOT to 14th June 2024 with only 7 miles covered since
- Minor advisories on last MOT for track rod ends, brake disc and pipe
The Condition
- Well preserved, apparently very original car reflecting low mileage & careful use
- There are some light marks around the car to be expected from the originality
- The bodywork shows no visible signs of corrosion or deterioration
- Arches are well kept with no noticeable bubbling or corrosion
- A couple of small rust blemishes to note on nearside window black trims
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Paintwork is very presentable with some signs of localised respray to bonnet
- Sits on very attractive Cromodora alloys in good order showing only light tarnish
- Budget tyres in good order with plenty of tread showing
- Lights well kept only headlights various showing some damage and water ingress
- Bumpers and trim well preserved, front bumper wearing two additional bolts to sides
- Luxurious interior in well kept condition reflecting low mileage
- Blue velour seats present virtually as new with only light driver’s bolster wear
- Period correct Philips radio cassette fitted
- Electric steel sunroof with tinted wind deflector
- We have no reports of any electrical issues
- Switchgear in good, well kept order with no scuffs or marks visible
- Dashboard is well preserved with no noticeable vinyl lift or cracks
- Headlining presents well with no sagging but some scuff marks to sunroof panel
- Carpets well kept and protected by blue over mats
- Boot area in similar condition, only light marks to left side panel to note
The Mechanics
- Newly developed 2,165cc ‘Douvrin’ four cylinder 130bhp engine
- Fitted with fuel injection to deliver 60mph in 10secs
- 3spd automatic gearbox
- Lowered suspension and RWD
- Extensive service history with recent attention
- Brake calipers, HT leads and plugs recently replaced
- Low mileage car with documented history and old MOTs to support
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