Highlights
- Extremely scarce Mi16 - 1 of only 9 on the roads according to Howmanyleft?
- Desirable Phase 1 model with 160bhp aluminium engine and smaller wheels
- Only 61,157 miles on the clock
- Highly original and kept in dry storage since 2006
The Appeal
Despite often being heralded as one of the greatest all-time sports cars by the French manufacturer, the Mi16 is a scarce sight today - indeed, only 9 are recorded as being on the roads across the UK. That’s quite a shame - as the car is simply excellent. Boasting the exhilarating formula of Peugeot handling and a top notch, even rather incendiary powerplant, if the 405 was a masterstroke, the Mi16 offered a true magnum opus.
This example carries the highly desirable Phase-1 powerplant, with its distinctive aluminium block, and those small wheels that offer the ultimate relationship between driver and road. It’s a handsome saloon, packed with top-notch mechanics and - of course - those signature angular lines that hint to the company’s penchant for the hot-hatch.
Cars like this one are an incredibly scarce but highly rewarding classic, and this particular motor, with only one previous owner and a scant 61,157 miles on the clock, may well be one of the purest you come face-to-face with.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1989
- Current registered keeper since 1993
- Kept in dry storage since 2006
- Valid, advisory-free MOT until April 2025
- Only 61,157 miles on the clock, backed by the car’s history
Paperwork file includes:
- Original document wallet
- Manuals, handbooks and service record book
- V5c document
- A collection of older MOT certificates
- Current MOT certificate
- Original order form
- Plenty of invoices spanning from 1996 to 2015
The Condition
- Still sporting many of it's original features such as the dealer supplied number plates, 16v pin stripes, original phase 1 wheels, etc.
- Impressive, angular lines with rich red paintwork
- No sign of any major dents or dings
- Imperfections to the lacquer can be seen at certain angles
- Trims are in fine order, and all badging and decals are present and correct
- Original alloys in good condition
- Underneath, the car is particularly fine with only scarce surface wear to speak of
- Interior is in fine order though could use a wipe-down
- Dashboard plastics are free of any splits or cracks, however the finish is sticky and exhibits some crazing
- All instruments are clear and legible
- Original music player is still in situ
- Wear to the headlining
- Boot is clean and well-kept
- The vendor informs us the heating control can currently only be operated manually and the sunroof doesn't appear to function
The Mechanics
- Rare and highly desirable 160bhp 1.9L Aluminium engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay is in good order
- The car starts, moves and stops, however this vehicle has been in long term storage and as such is being auctioned as needing mechanical recommissioning before any use as there may be faults which are not noted
- An advisory-free MOT
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