Oh, for the sweeter, simpler time that was the 1980s. Back then, a 115bhp, 1580cc naturally aspirated engine, an impossibly sweet gearchange, and a pert, lightweight body was all a hot hatch needed to be king of the performance hatch castle.
Now, if your fast hatch doesn't have a turbocharger, at least 200-250bhp, or four-wheel drive (and preferably all three), it isn't even worth getting out of bed for.
This, presumably, is why the 205 GTi is such a sought-after motor. Very few modern hatches (with the possible exception of the Clio Renaultsport 200) offer such an absorbing, involving drive.
True, the 205 isn't the fail-safe handler that drivers of modern cars expect, but drive it with a bit of common sense, respect and intelligence and you'll have a whale of a time without becoming intimate with any hedges.
Not everyone drives them in that way mind you, so a fair few have met their maker at the hands of the over-eager, and a sizeable proportion of the 205 GTi population has also fallen into the clutches of the Barry brigade.
Which is why this particular 1991 GTi seems like such a catch. It's honest, unmodified, relatively low mileage and seems to be only cosmetically scruffy. In a fetching Miami blue and for just £795, what's not to like?
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1991 Peugeot 205 Gti 1.6 Miami Blue cheapest around! (1991)
114,000 miles
£795
Good looking 205 Gti in the best colour!
1991 Peugeot 205 Gti 1580cc
114k miles
Full MOT
Nice car always liked them in this colour and has the special edition full leather seats fitted also.
Drives well no problems from the rear axle or smokey engine tyres are good no sunroof leaks
Has alarm and immobiliser plus central locking
Bad points are:
Roof laquer has gone and could probably do with a respray being honest but it does polish up well as can be seen in the pictures
Passenger door has been tampered with near the lock which is a shame as in general it is a tidy example.
Tickover is lumpy when warmed through (common problem apparently)
Stereo does not seem to power up for some reason
Drivers seat bolster is worn
Viewing recommended and test drives no problem but please bring your insurance documents as test pilots are not welcome!
No offers or part exchanges please
Shed has also found another 1980s gem this week. Aficionados of Shed may remember that last week we promised you a German barge. Well, here it is. It's a 1987 M535i and, while we know that's not a proper M car, the 218bhp, 229lb ft straight six and limited-slip diff makes it a worthy early bearer of the hallowed M badge.
We even rather like the cheesy body kit and pancake alloys. Inside, squishy velour seats and an auto 'box aren't quite what you'd expect of an M car, but they look to be in reasonable condition and this is an M car 'lite', so we won't pick too many holes.
Sadly, we can't really have it as our main SOTW, because with no tax or ticket it breaches Shed of the Week etiquette. And there are other downsides as well. This particular example has done a fairly hefty 196k miles and, most ominously, the vendor says that it requires "new front wings and some corrosion repairs to the rear arches".
It's a bit of a gamble then, but it's sure to set someone's wallet twitching. In fact we've had to physically restrain Garlick from taking a trailer up there and grabbing it for himself.
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BMW M535i Toooo good to break (1987)
196,000,
£800
6/12 CAR IS STILL FOR SALE! WAS ON EBAY AND SOLD FOR £810 BUT THE WINNER NEVER TURNED UP! THATS THE PROBLEM WITH TIME WASTERS ON EBAY.Up for sale is my M535 I bought this car as a restoration project for the winter but an E30 M3 came up so this has to go. It's a complete car that starts and runs, the interior is in fantastic condition the Recaro cloth is brilliant with no wear or tears. It has a switchable auto box full OBC and over 31 stamps in the service book! The overall condition of the bodywork is not too bad, needs new front wings and some corrosion repairs to the rear arches.The car has 196k miles I have the previous 7 MOT's there is no MOT or tax on the vehicle i do have a fair few invoices and the log book. Best thing to do is view the car and gauge the amount of work for yourself.
08/12 reduced the price as I need the space! All offers considered.
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