Prior to Peugeot's acquisition of Chrysler's European car divisions in 1978, the company was best known as the maker of bland but competent big Saloons.

The little Gerrard Welter-penned 205 changed all that, becoming an instant hit and ultimately one of the most successful small European models of all time.

The halo version was the GTi that is the standard by which many compare other hot hatches to this day, while the similarly specified, Pininfarina-styled CTi Convertible is the cake-and-eat-it version, which combines sparkling performance with the option of wind-in-the-hair motoring.

Manufactured new in 1988, the 205 CTi offered was supplied new to the United Kingdom, being registered new on the 15 th of June.

Finished in Alpine White paintwork with complementary Black and Red interior upholstery, a Black hood, and a Black tonneau cover, the Peugeot is fitted with the 1580cc straight-four SOHC engine allied to the five-speed manual transmission.

Pleasingly unmodified, ‘F465 NLN’...