Highlights
- Comprehensively modified by Ecosse Peugeot Specialists with polished and ported head
- Documented history with invoices, MOT certificates and HPI checks since early 2000s
- Professionally resprayed and wax oiled in 2017
- Running on aftermarket Omex 600 ECU
The Appeal
The Peugeot 205 GTI is beyond one of the most iconic cars of its era - this is one of the definitive hot hatches of the 1980s, offering an intoxicating blend of lightweight agility and responsive handling that has made it a true driver's car. Perhaps one of the most legendary driver's cars of all time.
This 1987 example has been thoughtfully enhanced with performance modifications carried out by Ecosse Peugeot Specialists, including a polished and ported head and an aftermarket ECU that elevate it while maintaining the car's period-correct character. With comprehensive documentation dating back to the early 2000s and significant maintenance work completed since the current owner's purchase in 2016, this 205 GTI is now ready and waiting to impress its lucky new keeper.
This 1987 example has been thoughtfully enhanced with performance modifications carried out by Ecosse Peugeot Specialists, including a polished and ported head and an aftermarket ECU that elevate it while maintaining the car's period-correct character. With comprehensive documentation dating back to the early 2000s and significant maintenance work completed since the current owner's purchase in 2016, this 205 GTI is now ready and waiting to impress its lucky new keeper.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1987
- In current ownership since 2016
- Comprehensive folder of invoices, MOT certificates and HPI checks held since early 2000s
- All invoices since 2016 available
- Current odometer reading: 63,500 miles (supported by MOT certificates, HPI checks and invoices)
The Condition
- A smart, well-presented example
- Resprayed in 2017
- Wax oiled in 2017
- Wing mirrors are later (non-original) items
Replacement boot lid and passenger door fitted
New front panels installed
New bumper mounting kit - Some surface rust evident underneath but reportedly nothing structural
- All trim panels present and in good condition
- Original interior present
- Driver's seat bolster side and seat material are very thin and fragile
- Would benefit from professional repair
- Back seats have some age-related marks
- All interior fittings present
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay in good order
- Engine modified by Ecosse Peugeot Specialists
- Modifications include:
- Polished and ported head
- Replacement mild road/race piper cam
- Double valve springs
- Running on aftermarket Omex 600 ECU
- New cam belt and water pump fitted
- New radiator installed
- The vendor reports that it's driving well, free-revving and with a good grip of the road
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