Description
For sale is my 1994 S1 106 Rallye in cherry red. It has 125. 5k on the clock (will go up slowly as I’m still driving it on occasion) and as far as I can tell it is all original, apart from being lowered a bit at the rear (maybe at the front as well?).
The 30+ years this car has been around are captured in the patina of the bodywork. There are odd dents here and there, and together with fading paint and a repainted roof from some time in the past, there are at least five different shades of red. Note also the lacquer is peeling on the near side, under the windows. But I bought this Rallye to drive, knowing that if I had bought a mint one (or had this repainted) I would worry about the paintwork and then not drive it!
The interior is all original, including a working original radio, and is a really comfortable place to be. Note that there are a couple of what look like small cigarette burns in the seats, but they aren’t very prominent. It feels weird to write this, but sitting in it takes me straight back to the 205 GTi’s that I had back in the 90s, not just the design, but that Peugeot smell. You’ll know exactly what I mean if you’ve had the chance to drive a Peugeot from the 90s!
Since I bought this Rallye privately over three years ago, I’ve done a range of maintenance and restoration. First up was a cam belt (no record of when it was last done), water pump, and general TLC at Pug1off in Brackley. This was followed by a strip down and restoration of the rear of the car, which involved removal of the multiple previous patch repairs in both rear wheel arches, and welding in of proper replacement metal. At the same time, the underside of the rear was painted, and the rear beam suspension was swapped for a refurbished unit (again supplied by Pug1off, who set the splines to the same slightly lowered position). The centre exhaust section has been replaced, as well as the exhaust manifold, and it runs very nicely, starting easily first time on the key (new battery as well). It has had a service at the end of October 2025, again at Pug1off, and the MOT is due in August 2026.
I have history with the car that I believe backs up the recorded mileage, with MOT certificates going back to 1998 and the original dealer handbooks. There have been 13 previous owners (lol), so that makes me number 14, and I have two keys (one is the original) that operate all door locks and ignition.
Clearly, previous owners have cherished this car, as have I, however I need to thin out my car collection, so it is now time for the next owner to marvel at the way it rides, drives, and goes around a corner. If that’s you, then please get in touch!
Please note, if the ad is up, then the car is still for sale. I’m open to offers on the price, but will only do so in person, so no messages asking if I will swap for some magic beans or the loose change in your pocket; these messages will be ignored!
