1998 Peugeot 106 GTi

Highlights 

• Fun and engaging '90s hot hatch

• Wholly original

• In excellent condition throughout

• Low mileage

• Good service history

Overview

God bless the French. Along with their delectable cuisine they've also given us some cracking hot hatches over the years. From the Renault 5 Turbo to the Peugeot 205 GTI the pool of Gallic performance hatchbacks from which to draw is as deep and it is refreshing. Barring the award-winning, fully electric Renault 5 E-Tech with its obvious nods to past glories there isn't much nowadays in the way of exciting small cars from any of the major French manufacturers, which is a crying shame.

Today then, for those after a modern classic sporty runabout or perhaps wishing to fulfil youthful dreams of owning a souped-up '90s hatchback this rather lovely 1998 Peugeot 106 GTI could be just the ticket. As the spiritual successor to the aforementioned and highly revered 205 GTI the performance-oriented 106 GTI certainly had some large footwear to fill, but fill them it did and it remains an excellent used buy in the classic market, especially in this condition.

Joining the 106 ranks in '96 as part of the model's second-phase updates the diminutive front-wheel drive GTI was and still is hugely fun to drive, thanks in part to such a cracking chassis and it remains a stalwart of the hot hatch scene. Small, nimble and with 120bhp available from its 1.6-litre 16-valve DOHC four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual gearbox the car weighs in at 950kg making for a 0-60mph time of 7.4 seconds before topping out just shy of 130mph, solidifying those hot hatch creds.

This particular 1998 example comes to market in superb overall condition and with decent service history. A wholly original, low mileage car, this '90s hot hatch hero reminds us of a time when Peugeot used to make fun, exciting cars and presents today not only as a fine representation of the marque but also as a potentially shrewd investment to boot.

History and documentation

• 1998 model year

• V5C present and correct in the vendor's name

• First registered 20 Aug 1998

• In current ownership since 09 Jun 2022

• Six registered former keepers

• Original book pack

• Service history with original service book showing 12 inspections at the following intervals: 1998 @ 6,743 miles (first service), 1999 service (main dealer), 2000 service (main dealer), 2001 @ 49,860 miles (service), 2003 @ 52,620 miles (service), 2005 service, 2007 service, 2009 service, 2015 @ 55,780 miles (service), 2016 @ 55,820 miles (service), 2017 @ 55,919 miles (service)

• Invoice for major service plus drive belt Aug 2021   

• Some receipts for parts and maintenance

• The car will be sold with a fresh MOT

• HPI clear

• 56,065 indicated miles

Interior

• The black interior presents very well throughout

• Wholly original, even down to the factory stereo

• No signs of any damage or water ingress

• Minimal wear and tear aside from some slight creasing to the leather and suede seats

• No discolouration to any of the interior plastics

• Headlining is in good condition and has not sagged

• Door cards, carpets and dashboard are in great shape

• 106 GTI floor mats

• No electrical problems or issues with the gauges and switchgear to report 

• Boot space is equally well-presented and the parcel shelf is present and correct

• Engine bay looks good

Exterior

• The car’s bodywork is in excellent condition with no signs of any major damage

• All panel gaps appear to be uniform

• There is no evidence of any corrosion to any of the body panels

• The paint is in fine fettle with no major marks or blemishes aside from the usual light stone chips around the front end

• All glasswork looks to be intact and the rubber window seals remain in fine fettle

• Front and rear mudflaps present

• GTI door badges

• Black plastic bumper trims have not faded

• The factory 14” alloy wheels look to be in top condition with no kerb damage to speak of

• Toyo Proxes CF2 tyres all round 

• The underneath looks to be very clean and straight with no evidence of any corrosion, damage or repair work

• An under-slung spare wheel and tyre is present and correct

Mechanical

• 120bhp, 1.6-litre inline four-cylinder engine

• Five-speed manual gearbox

• Front-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 7.4 seconds

• 127mph top speed

• No mechanical issues to report

Summary

One of the all-time great hot hatches, the Peugeot 106 GTI, although not the fastest, still retains an innate charm and a thoroughly inherent chuckability. A truly exciting and analogue experience that is sorely lacking in today's more modern offerings, this particular low mileage example is in excellent condition inside and out and is ready to be driven and enjoyed. Vive La France!

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Cowbridge, Wales.