Great example of the impeccable 205 GTI in classic bright red and carefully detailed for sale
Grunty 1.9litre 130bhp version with 0-60mph in under 8secs
We understand it was refurbished during lockdown
Nimble, light and quick, the 205 GTI is one of the greatest hot hatches of all times
Long MOT to April 2024 with not advisories and good test history
Alarm immobiliser with remote controls
Appears to be a very standard car, right down to the lovely factory alloys
The Appeal
The 1980s was, of course, the era of the hot hatch, a time when manufacturers rushed to offer customers warmed-up versions of their everyday family wagons. Some chose the simple route of adding spoilers and bigger wheels but others approached things differently.
Of the latter course, Peugeot is a shining example. The transformation of the humble 205 run-around into a B-road banzai called the GTI is the stuff of legend. Light, nimble and tactile in the fashion of the very best performance cars, the 205 GTI is also quick but it’s really how it drives that sets this fantastic car apart.
This 1990 ‘Phase 1.5’ has the bigger engine and looks resplendent in red. We understand that it was restored during lockdown, although details are scarce, but it looks extremely good in the photos. These are now very collectable cars and like an excitable puppy this one is almost begging to be driven.gmozcxT5zeabaSNomnTbZQhGPy4zS4065f0o6r14.jpg174.62 KB
The History and Paperwork
First registered 18th September 1990
12 owners
The vendor states that the car was restored during lockdown but there is not much information about this
There is a good history file but at the time of writing we did not have any information on the service history
MOT to 26th April 2024 with no advisories
Good MOT history with regular tests and passes back to 2013
Has covered less than 5,000 miles in last 10 years
VIN confirms that this is a Phase 1.5, 3 door, fuel injected 5spd 1905cc car
Compact, attractive Peugeot design that has a timeless quality to it
Post 1987 facelift car known as a Phase 1.5
Excellent red paintwork with good sheen, only light polish swirls visible in a couple of photos and likely easily mopped out
Complete and apparently undamaged plastic trim in good condition and appears to have recently been treated to thorough ‘back to black’ regime that really enhances the car’s looks
Excellent underside with no advisories on current or recent MOTs for structural issues
Lovely factory standard alloys in excellent condition with no visible marks
Good tyres with decent tread
No visible deterioration of the panels or underside
By offering two engines for hot hatch fans Peugeot cleverly increased the appeal of its era-defining car. For fans of zesty, rev-tastic motoring there is the 1.6, or for those who engage with a gruntier, torquer experience there is the 1.9, like this one.
Looking gorgeous in red, this appears to be a very solid example that has clearly been restored or renovated in recent years. A standard car, it looks very usable and rewarding for the lucky buyer.
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