Practical Classics (UK)

‘It was being scrapped’

1990 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9 Steve Bailey, Shrewsbury

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I’m actually a dedicated Ford man, but I bought this Peugeot as a stopgap while rebuilding an Escort MKI. It had been rolled and was being scrapped but I saved it. The shell required some straighten­ing and I stripped it out, readied it for racing and it has proven to be enjoyable to drive. I have bought a second 205 for spares. My prized MKI Escort is expected to be finished soon though. It has 260bhp so it’s a bit of a handful compared with the 205.

 ??  ?? Rescued 205 is a racer.
Rescued 205 is a racer.

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