1990 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 Special Edition - 6,233 Miles

In many people's eyes, the Peugeot 205 was the definitive 1980s hatchback and the most perfect, practical design for a small car ever. Launched in 1983, it was a brilliant rival to the Renault 5 and the Ford Fiesta with its 'wheel at each corner' design and weighing only 875kg. No wonder it won What Car magazine's Car of the Year in 1983 and was declared Car of the Decade by CAR Magazine in 1990. The 1.6-litre GTi was blessed with brilliant handling and a revvy and eager 105bhp engine, however the 1.9-litre GTi that followed, although externally and internally similar to its little sister, was subtly different in character with 20bhp more, a wider spread of torque and was altogether more 'grown-up'. Iconic Auctioneers know a good 205 GTi when we see one. In 2018, we achieved a new world record price for the model, beating the previous highest figure, which we had also achieved the year before.

This delightful example had covered just 6,231 miles from new at the time of cataloguing, and presents as you would expect for such a low-mileage and well preserved example. It's one of just 300 1.9 special edition cars finished in Miami Blue complemented by a grey leather interior with red stitching. The V5C shows no former keepers although the current owner is the second owner but has never registered or used the car in his ownership.

The specification includes a sunroof, electric front windows and a heated rear screen and included in the sale is the owner's book pack, service book, various MOT Certificates and tax discs, a selection of receipts and invoices, three workshop manuals, a set of locking wheel nuts, the original tools and a full-size alloy spare wheel. The last service was carried out in June 2023 at Dorking Service Centre and was a major service with an engine oil and filter change along with a replacement water pump and cam belt.

This remarkable car spent most of its life as one man's absolute pride and joy and the results are clear to see. The low-mileage Honda S2000 GT, also in the sale, formed part of the same family as this 205 (his brothers car) and by looking at both cars, they clearly did a very good job. This is a true 'best-of-breed' contender that needs to be seen in the metal and we encourage and welcome your inspection at the Race Retro event.