Peugeot 205 GTI Restoration
Discussion
Evening all. I hope this thread is in the correct place. Forgive me if its not, but please feel free to point me in the right direction if it does need to be moved 
I've had in my possession for 13 years or so a 1.9 205 GTI. After a lady decided to reverse into me one day in a car park, the car was written off due to damage to the passenger side door/lower A pillar. Nothing substantial, but the value of the car then versus work required determined its fate.
As with many car projects, I decided it was a prime time to strip the car fully, install a cage, rebuild/change engine and set it up for track days/tarmac rally. Well, 12 years on, nothing has changed. The car is fully stripped, although engine is still in, and I now need to do something with it.
I have decided that I want to restore it to its original (almost) former glory. The only mods currently on the vehicle are new dampers all round and top mounts. I would like to keep these (I think) but keep the rest standard. Majority of the original kit can be used, I hope.
All interior trim is out, engine is in, but will probably want a rebuild. Due to the vehicle being left in a shed (dry, with good airflow) the leather does have some green mildew/algae on it, but it cleans easily after a few small test areas.
However I do not have time now, or in the foreseeable future to do anything with it myself. So my questions to you guys are:
1) Are there any reputable restorers out there that you would recommend for 205 GTI restoration? A google search provided pug1off.com, which I have contacted, but there must be more
2) Any fellow PH members fancy a project, with funding, to restore it themselves?
For reference i'm located not far from Northampton, so preferably someone within a reasonable distance from here would be best. Beggars cant be choosers though!
I've had in my possession for 13 years or so a 1.9 205 GTI. After a lady decided to reverse into me one day in a car park, the car was written off due to damage to the passenger side door/lower A pillar. Nothing substantial, but the value of the car then versus work required determined its fate.
As with many car projects, I decided it was a prime time to strip the car fully, install a cage, rebuild/change engine and set it up for track days/tarmac rally. Well, 12 years on, nothing has changed. The car is fully stripped, although engine is still in, and I now need to do something with it.
I have decided that I want to restore it to its original (almost) former glory. The only mods currently on the vehicle are new dampers all round and top mounts. I would like to keep these (I think) but keep the rest standard. Majority of the original kit can be used, I hope.
All interior trim is out, engine is in, but will probably want a rebuild. Due to the vehicle being left in a shed (dry, with good airflow) the leather does have some green mildew/algae on it, but it cleans easily after a few small test areas.
However I do not have time now, or in the foreseeable future to do anything with it myself. So my questions to you guys are:
1) Are there any reputable restorers out there that you would recommend for 205 GTI restoration? A google search provided pug1off.com, which I have contacted, but there must be more
2) Any fellow PH members fancy a project, with funding, to restore it themselves?
For reference i'm located not far from Northampton, so preferably someone within a reasonable distance from here would be best. Beggars cant be choosers though!
Edited by AdamW on Wednesday 4th October 06:12
Alex/Hi, thanks for the replies.
Out of interest what are/were the issues with Pug1off? I've not heard back yet but if genuinely bad then I won't follow up with them.
I used to be a member on 205gti forum years ago, but I now cannot log in and it doesnt even register my email. They have blocked any new account so i've emailed the admin asking for reactivation.
If you know anyone that isnt a business but may be interested, then by all means send me their details.
Out of interest what are/were the issues with Pug1off? I've not heard back yet but if genuinely bad then I won't follow up with them.
I used to be a member on 205gti forum years ago, but I now cannot log in and it doesnt even register my email. They have blocked any new account so i've emailed the admin asking for reactivation.
If you know anyone that isnt a business but may be interested, then by all means send me their details.
Hi Tortop45, i'll have to take a look at the mileage, its not at my place. I can get back to you. Its G reg, 1989. 3 owners, including me I believe. Again I will need to check this as all the documents are at my parents place and its been 12 years or so since I did anything with it. Colour is Sorrento green and yes it has a sun roof.
Simes205 - pm'd you.
Cheers.
Simes205 - pm'd you.
Cheers.
Hi Jonah, I do not want to scrap the vehicle as it is actually in sound condition. Yes, there may be a 'stigma' attached but many times cars are restored after being written of an they make great examples. The actual damage is minimal, hence why I was always planning to repair. To scrap it just makes no sense.
As it turns out though, I am actually looking to sell this car, as I really cannot see myself having anytime to restore it in the next few years and I would like it to go to someone keen to get it back on the road. I will be placing an advert in the classifieds soon.
As it turns out though, I am actually looking to sell this car, as I really cannot see myself having anytime to restore it in the next few years and I would like it to go to someone keen to get it back on the road. I will be placing an advert in the classifieds soon.
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