ROWAN ATKINSON’S PEUGEOT 205 FOR SALE WITH CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS
at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on Saturday 28th September
1989 Peugeot 205 1.6 GTi (Phase 1.5). Offered Without Reserve
This superbly presented second-generation 1989 Peugeot 205 1.6 GTi (Phase 1.5) is offered directly from the personal collection of Rowan Atkinson CBE at No Reserve.
The 205 GTi has always been one of the defining 'Hot Hatches' of the 1980s and 1990s and held in high regard, although it's becoming increasingly hard to find one in such good order, even more so with celebrity provenance.
Rowan is known to be particularly fastidious when it comes to looking after his cars and this delightful little 205 GTI is no exception. Its condition belies the indicated 71,000 miles. However, with a number of other vehicles in his Collection, the little Peugeot has only covered 300 miles in his ownership and consequently is being offered for sale.
The second iteration of the successful 205 GTI (the Phase 1.5) was launched in the UK in January 1988 with production ending in July 1990. The 1.6 GTi was powered by the 1.6-litre, XU5, 4-cylinder offering 115bhp, 0-60 in 8.9 seconds and 121mph. On offer here is a 1989 example finished in gleaming Alpine White (Blanc Meije) with pepper-pot alloys and the optional glass sunroof.
The 'Phase 1.5' interior appears in exceptional condition, almost time warped, it’s unmarked with cloth bolsters replacing the half-leather, red-stripe cloth inserts and bright red velour 'cut-pile' carpets. This superbly presented example was offered to well-known comedian, actor and long-term petrol head, Rowan Atkinson CBE around three years ago and he simply couldn't resist.
Having stood for a long period, there were a number of small jobs that needed attending to and this work was entrusted to Auto Ascari (7/11/2023 - £1,575 invoice in the file). Freshly MOT'd on 09/08/2024. Post MOT attention and detailing were carried out by T Clarke Automotive with a detailed invoice for £2,015.60 dated 22/08/2024 also in the file.
Rowan has entrusted four previous cars to sale with Classic Car Auctions and sister company Iconic Auctioneers. See below:
2015 Land Rover Defender 110 Heritage
A pristine example of a Heritage Edition Defender with just 3,800 miles from new sold for £83,250 a new auction world record.
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1993 Lancia HF Integrale Evo II. A superb example of the Evoluzione II in a very rare colour with low mileage. Sold for: £87,750.
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500E (W124). Sold for: £19,758
2003 Mercedes-Benz 500E (W124). Sold for: £27,540
More information on this car and all the others already entered to this sale can be found at www.classiccarauctions.co.uk and further entries are still invited until the 6th September. The CCA team offer FREE no obligation valuations for anyone interested in selling at this sale either via their website or by emailing enquiries@classiccarauctions.co.uk or speaking to one of their specialists on +44 (0) 1926 640 888. In person viewing of all the cars in the Sale will be available the day before the auction on Friday 27th September, from 10am to 4pm at the venue. The Auction will take place on Saturday 28th September from 11am at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
For more information on this car please contact
Simon Langsdale
+44 (0) 1926 640 888
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