Few cars have worn the hot hatchback crown quite as comfortably as the Peugeot 205 GTI.

Launched in 1984, it paired a light, handsome three-door body with a free-revving 1.6-litre engine and a chassis that rewarded commitment in a way its rivals rarely matched.

The 1.9-litre version arrived in late 1986 and was naturally slightly more powerful, however, many enthusiasts still consider the 1.6 the purer of the two.
Introduced in September 1987, the Phase 1.5 cars featured the upgraded 115bhp 1.6-litre engine, a new smooth-edged dashboard layout with rotary dials, a three-spoke steering wheel, upgraded interior seat fabrics, and fully galvanised bodies but crucially retained the classic exterior look with the amber indicators and tiered taillights.
The superb example seen here is finished in Graphite Grey (Gris Graphite) with the familiar red coachline and a classic GTi interior with French Grey trim, Monaco Tweed cloth and vibrant red carpets.

Supplied new by Warwick Wright Motors of...