1990 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6

Description

Exceptionally clean and tidy non-sunroof model in fetching Topaz Blue; lovely original interior; only 78,250 miles indicated; recent full service including timing belt and five new tyres; a super example of this iconic hot hatch

First registered in August 1990, this gorgeous 205 GTi 1.6 is finished in fetching Topaz Blue with a lovely original black and red interior and rides on a set of the correct GTi 12-hole alloy wheels. It shows 78,244 miles on the clock which can’t be warranted but seems entirely plausible given the overall condition of the car.

Our vendor (the 6^th owner) acquired the car in February 2019 and has kept it in tip-top condition with various new parts fitted including two new driveshafts, rear engine mounting bush, n/s/f wishbone and new rear exhaust box.

Prior to that it had been in storage for six years, invoices showing that it had been fully recommissioned and serviced in January 2019 including fresh oil and filter; air filter; fuel filter; plugs; timing belt; water pump; Pagid front brake discs and pads; five new Avon tyres; wiper blades plus a new battery. The mileage at this point was c.76,600.

Six old MOTs and a check of the MOT history online show that the car has covered just under 11,000 miles since 2006. The current MOT is valid until June 2025 with just a couple of minor advisories (slight oil leak; n/s/r service brake binding slightly). The original handbooks are present (bar the service book) and it also has a Haynes workshop manual.  

In 2010 the car had been involved in a minor accident when an animal feed truck reversed into it while it was parked in a yard, damaging the right front corner. As you can see in the last photo, the damage was only slight but it was sufficient to get it declared a Cat C insurance loss. It was soon repaired and passed a VOSA inspection in October 2010 (certificate on file).

As you can see in the photos, this GTi is exceptionally clean and tidy, both inside, outside and underneath, the only real blemishes we noted being a couple of slight marks to the paintwork on the roof, a small patch of microblistering on the bonnet and thinning fabric on the driver's seat bolster.

We are told that it drives as well as it looks and it has certainly been starting promptly and running well as we have moved it around on site. A desirable non-sunroof model, it would make a great track day car but given how sharp and original it looks, we think that would be a shame.  

One of the most desirable ‘hot hatches’ of its era, the 205 GTi has a cult following these days and you would be hard pressed to find a smarter example at the sensible guide price suggested.

For more information contact James on 07970 309907 or email james.dennison@brightwells.com