Highlights

Well kept and factory-standard Junior
Only 2 former registered keepers
Current keeper since May 2001
Always stored in a garage
Contrôle Technique valid to June 2030
Recent shock absorbers, alternator, braking system, and battery

The Appeal

The GTI may have always grabbed the headlines, but the 205 was really always about cars like this - the simpler, fuss-free Junior family runaround. This car adds the Pininfarina-designed cabriolet to deliver a really tidy, unprepossessing four-seat open top classic.

The car is in pleasingly original and unrestored condition. The white paintwork, including the bumpers, are pleasingly free of obvious damage, while the blue fabric ‘Junior’ cabin is in really good order. The big folding vinyl roof works well and the car even has its protective tonneau.

The vendor tells us that he is the second keeper and acquired the car in 2001. That long ownership enables him to verify the low displayed mileage. He tells us that the car has always been garaged when not in use. The maintenance includes new shock absorbers, alternator, brake work and a battery. The car comes with a useful Controle Technique valid to June 2030.

The Junior Cabriolet is getting very rare these days. This one is a neat reminder of why they are so appealing to those who like their classic open top motoring to be simple and fuss-free.

History and Paperwork

French market car, registration FM-700-LT
First registered in 1988
2 former registered keepers
Current keeper since May 2001
Previous carte grise available
Contrôle Technique valid to June 2030
Vehicle was stolen once from the first owner
Always stored in a garage
Invoices available for shock absorbers, alternator, braking system, and battery
Vendor states that the displayed kilometerage of 128,817 km is correct
We do not verify the mileage

The Condition

White paintwork in very good condition with light signs of wear
Right rear sill has a piece of chipped paint
Bodywork shows light signs of wear typical for age
Tow hitch fitted, previously used by former keeper for motorcycle transport
Black vinyl folding roof in good condition and working order
Supplied with matching tonneau as shown
Steel wheels with aftermarket plastic hub caps fitted
Original Junior blue fabric interior in good order
Vendor states that driver's seat back partially worn
Fitted with front and rear seatbelts

The Mechanics

French market car likely fitted with 1.4L engine
Four-speed manual transmission
Recent work includes shock absorbers, alternator, braking system, and battery
Slight oil leak present
Twisted brake hose on rear right
Drives normally according to the vendor
Current technical inspection valid to June 2030

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