The Peugeot GTI wasn't the only hot hatch to roam the streets in the late 80s (Civic, Golf GTI, etc) but it was the major French entry into the world of body cladding and fart can exhaust. Today's example is equipped with a "Dimma" widebody kit and spent some time in Europe and later Japan, but its got steering on the correct side and sweet looking wheels. Find this 1989 Peugeot 205 GTI offered for $16,995 in Kirkland, WA via craigslist.
During the hot hatch wars of the 80’s and early 90’s Volkswagen
Golf GTIs squared off with Honda Civic SIs in the United States each with a
dedicated following. It looks like with the Ford Focus ST now joining the two well-known
models and what seems to be and arms race of horsepower in the hatchbacks there
may be a resurgence in the market. But there are hatchback models that never were
modified by flat brimmed teens with street glow and stanced to a level where
they scrape their oil pan on the paint while changing lanes. Here is the chance to own an unmolested beauty
that was imported recently and appears to be intact and correct. Advertised on
the list that is Craig’s, located in Newport News, Virginia this 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI is yours for the mere
price of $7,500; beret and baguette not included.
Famed Coriscan general Napoleone di Buonaparte is quoted to have said in regards to Robert Fulton's steamboat: "How, sir, would you make a ship sail against the wind and currents by lighting a bonfire under her deck? I pray you, excuse me, I have not the time to listen to such nonsense." One can only imagine what sort of snooty things old shorty McFancy pants would have said about the Peugeot 205. Find this 1985 Peugeot 205 offered for $11,000 in Annapolis, MD via craigslist. Tip from 505turbeaux.