1988 Peugeot 205 GTi

Equipment

Alpine White paintwork, Grey leather/Quattro cloth upholstery, 15-inch Speedline alloy wheels, Philips cassette radio, Electric windows, Heated rear screen, Front and rear disc brakes, Lockable petrol cap, Lockable glove compartment, Peugeot floor mats, Spare wheel, Spare key.

Exterior

From the first day of ownership this example was carefully stored by the original keeper until 2012. Since then, the car has had just three additional owners who have also kept it garaged to preserve its amazing condition. The result is a car that's 36 years old but still looks incredibly clean and sharp. The Alpine White paintwork is in superb original condition with only a couple of small marks to evidence its age. Commonly faded items such as the bumpers and rubbing strips also remain in excellent order with no damage. All the windows are original Peugeot and are stamped with the registration number to further verify this. Quite remarkably the original Speedline wheels also retain their factory paint having never required any refurb work. All in all, a surely unrepeatable example and a true collector’s piece.

Interior

Opening the door of the 205 you are greeted by an interior space that looks fresh and completely in line with the low mileage of 5k. With the exception of some very minor wrinkling on the driver’s bolster the cabin is all-original and in excellent order throughout. The switchgear still displays an unworn texture and everything works exactly as it should. Commonly worn items such as the steering wheel and gear knob are without fault, and pleasingly the original Philips cassette player remains in place. Genuine Peugeot rubber mats protect the footwell carpets, and at the rear of the car the parcel shelf is free from any unsightly speakers holes.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

The engine bay is really clean and tidy with no signs of any damage or previous poor repair. There is no corrosion to any of the inner panels and the Alpine White paint has not suffered any deterioration. All the ancillaries still appear in great shape, and with just 5k miles on the clock the engine is barely run in. The last service was carried out by our trusted classic car garage at 5,770 miles but a fresh service and MOT will be carried out upon a sale at the asking price.

On test this example feels as tight and together as a new GTI would have felt from the factory in 1988. The five-speed manual gearbox is a joy to operate. This is without a doubt the finest 205 we have ever had the pleasure of driving at 4 Star.

History File

Supplied new by Anglia Garage, a Peugeot and Talbot main dealer, this incredible 205 was first registered in November 1988. It has a wonderful back story, authenticated with an original newspaper article and photos…

In 1988 Mrs Couszins was lucky enough to win this very example in a nationwide competition organised by a huge mail order company; the Peugeot was worth £10,000 at the time. Mrs Couszins’ name was drawn out of the hat in the Grattons’ contest but unfortunately for her she couldn’t drive. And so, it was her husband Donald who collected the gleaming F-reg Peugeot. He was presented with the keys for the vehicle at Anglia Garage in Derby Road by general manager John Logan (photos of the handover are present within the history file).

Mr and Mrs Couszins owned the car until 2012, covering just 5,200 miles in their 24 years of ownership. It has been cossetted by 3 collectors since then. Within the accompanying History File you’ll find the original Peugeot document pack, owners manuals, the service booklet, old registration documents, the newspaper article and original photos, a number of MOT certificates verifying the low mileage, and various invoices for replacement parts and servicing.