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-litre 16v GTI6 engine...