Highlights
- Vendor notes it was recently restored, faithfully maintaining the original body colour and decals
- Factory standard with no modifications
- Retains its original intake system, which is increasingly difficult to source
- Sourced from a private collection
The Appeal
The Peugeot 205 Rallye occupies a special place in the pantheon of lightweight sports hatchbacks. Stripped of the GTI's refinements and fitted with a rev-happy 1.3-litre carburetted engine, it was built around a simple formula of minimal weight and maximum driver involvement, a philosophy that has earned it a devoted following among enthusiasts of French performance cars.
This 1989 example has reportedly been restored with care taken to preserve the original cream body colour and factory decals. Presented in factory-standard specification with no modifications, it retains its original intake system, a component that is now very hard to find. The vendor describes the condition as impeccable and completely original, while the interior keeps its red upholstery with undamaged seats. We’re told the carburettors have been recently adjusted, and the vendor states the car runs perfectly. Sourced from a private collection and carrying a valid technical inspection through to September 2026, this 205 Rallye represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a particularly authentic and sought-after French youngtimer in unmodified, well-presented order.
Key Information
- Mileage: 168,316 km indicated
- Country of registration: Spain
- Technical inspection status: valid until September 2026
- Technical specs: 1.3-litre naturally aspirated inline-four engine (103 hp) with twin carburettors, paired with a close-ratio five-speed manual gearbox
- Paperwork: registration and inspection documents present
The Detail
- White paintwork with eye-catching Rallye decals and body-coloured wheels
- Grey fabric interior with red stitching and carpets
- Carburettors recently adjusted, we are told
- The vendor states the car runs perfectly
- The vendor describes the exterior as being in impeccable condition with no damage on the bodywork or undercarriage
- Interior retains its red upholstery with undamaged seats
- The vendor describes the dashboard as being in very good condition with no broken parts
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