Highlights
- Lightweight, eager to rev and great fun 1.6L 205
- Repainted in 2025, with supporting invoices
- €3,400 for timing belt, servicing, brake discs and other work
- New replacement roof supplied with the car
- Current technical inspection valid to May 2027
The Appeal
With values of good 205 GTIs seemingly soaring, savvy enthusiasts are gravitating toward the same car—but with the added bonus of a sun-seeking spec. The 1.6 CTI is light, high-revving and entertaining like its hard-top sibling, but still surprisingly good value.
This 1988 “Phase 2” car features the later, more desirable dashboard. It’s come to market fresh from a 2025 repaint and with over €3,400 of mechanical work, including a timing belt, servicing and brake discs. It looks the part, with a few areas where the next owner could add even more value if they want. It’s supplied with a new replacement roof, which the seller can fit if the buyer wishes.
With all that recent work and a current technical inspection valid to May 2027, this four-seat convertible arrives just in time for summer.
Key Information
- Odometer reading: 117,300 km (stated as correct; no independent verification noted)
- Country of registration: Netherlands
- Technical inspection status: valid until May 25, 2027
- Technical specs: 1,600cc gasoline, five-speed manual
- Paperwork: history folder included with service invoices, invoices, technical inspection report, Car Vertical report
The Detail
- Serviced in September 2025 with replacement of the timing belt, water pump, and brakes (invoice available)
- New replacement roof supplied with the car for the new owner to fit (invoice and photos available)
- Current roof is worn as shown
- Original Phase 2 interior, with wear to note on the driver’s seat
- Fitted red carpets and supplied with 205-branded over-mats
- Clarion period radio cassette included
- Bodywork and paintwork are presented well with only a few imperfections, we are told
- Repainted white in 2025, with some minor marks and small dents to note
- 1.9GTI alloy wheels in good overall condition, with some marks to note
- The seller rates the mechanical condition as very good
- The seller states the car starts and drives well
- French registered with matching serial numbers confirmed
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