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£18,000 (Est: £18,000 - £22,000)

1987 Peugeot 205 GTi Dimma

United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2026 • Lot 520

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AI Listing Summary

This 1987 Peugeot 205 GTi Dimma is a unique, bespoke build by an ex-Peugeot mechanic, featuring a powerful 2.0-litre 16v GTi6 engine conversion and upgraded suspension and brakes. The car presents a striking 80s wide-body aesthetic, enhanced with a refurbished interior and genuine Dimma split-rim alloys, making it a standout example of a highly sought-after hot hatch.

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Condition 

8

The car has had significant mechanical upgrades (GTi6 engine, Quaife LSD, Gaz coilovers, GTi6 brakes) and the rear axle has been rebuilt. The interior has been upgraded with desirable features and the car has a recent MOT. The odometer reads 160,000 miles which is not excessive for its age. While the description doesn't explicitly mention any cosmetic flaws, the upgrades and recent maintenance suggest a car in very good to excellent condition, justifying an 8.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

VF374106607681252

Odometer:

160,000 miles

Reg Number:

E727 DRY

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced in 1985, the wide-body conversion offered by Dimma was based on the Peugeot’s T16 Group B rally car of that period.

Unlike typical aftermarket body kits of the era, the Dimma styling package carried an official seal of approval from Peugeot, making it one of the most prestigious and highly sought-after modified vehicles of its generation Roughly 250 official Dimma-converted 205s were built and sold through a dealer arrangement in the UK Instantly recognisable, the wide-body kit consisted of flared arches, restyled bumpers, side skirts and distinctive multi-piece split-rim alloys.

The rear wings featured distinctive, Testarossa-inspired strakes and cooling grilles This 1987 example is a one-off project built by our vendor, an ex-Peugeot mechanic and enthusiast, to replicate one he built a few years ago which 'I wish I'd never sold!' The car was purchased locally with the kit already on and further key components sourced over time, most recently the 2.0-litre 16v GTi6 engin...

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£13,250

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£18,000

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£37,895

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