205 GTI 'Classics' - Where are they now?

# 26 Gti Classic is in the UK ( Awaiting restoration ) I am the new owner .
Does not use water anymore 😊 🪄
 
I spotted the ex Labor politician Laurie Brereton getting out of Classic #18 in Kensington in Sydney on the weekend. I am no longer able to update the original table at the front of this thread, so I have copied and updated it below. Let me know if any others have information to add.

#3Back in Feb ’06 was in Melbourne owned by “Thomas James” on this site
#5In Sydney - Belongs to 'Classic no 5' on this site - second owner, owned since 2006. As at July '13 had 307K on clock. In 2016 it was still standard there were plans for restoration 'with a 306gti6 supercharged engine. That doesn't seem to have progressed.
#7Possibly exported to New Zealand? In 2015, autotrader.co.nz carried an advertisement for "205 GTi Classic 1.9, limited edition, no. 7 of 30" in Howick, Manukau, Auckland for NZD9,000 with a mileage of 199,000.
#9Also in Sydney. Owned by ‘Walshy’ on this site from Sept ’05 to April '18. As at Sept ’13, approx. 178ish kms on clock. Warm 8V motor and battery relocated to boot. For more info see: http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/peugeot-forum/27556-walshy-back.html#post1198211. In April 2018, purchased by Cam85 on this site in Randwick, Sydney. Cam brought it back to good condition and original spec and resold it in late 2021. Was advertised again in April 2022.
#10As at 4/3/16, sighted in a workshop in Christchurch, NZ
#11Purchased in mid 2012 by a well known PCC NSW member in Broke in the Hunter Valley (user name ‘wetsleeve’ on AF) to be restored.
#12As at 4 September 2013 owned by RI88IT on forum and somewhere in NSW. Missing side stickers but looking in beautiful condition!
#13In Sydney. Offered for sale on Aussiefrogs in April 2012 for $24,000. Claimed 58,000km. Doesn’t seem to have sold and vendor never posted again, but still owned the car in April '14 as he contacted Gezza about it.
#14Previously owned by JR20516V in Brisbane. JR purchased the car from Victoria. He sold it with 56,000km on the clock on 23/12/05 to a buyer on the Gold Coast who would appear to have removed the leather interior and swapped it for a green half leather interior and swapped the correct door cards for green door cards at the same time. The car has also had a fairly basic respray at some point and presumably lost the correct 'Classic' badges at the same time. The car was sold to an owner in Shoalhaven around 2009 who claims to have done only 400km in the 5 years he owned it. In July '14 it was for resold unregistered for $9,500 with 102,000k on clock to 'Rossi' on this forum.
#15Appears to be in SA(?). Shannons Club Said to be from Adelaide, in the same family since 1998, around 82,000km as at 1/3/13
#16Sydney car. First registered on 27 Feb 95, making it the second last 205 registered in Australia according to VFACTS. First registered to Peugeot Concessionaires then sold through wholesalers until sold to its first private owner in September 95. One owner from 1995 to 2012, when purchased by Richard W for $9,500 with 84,000km on clock. Car was in good condition when purchased by Richard but had been off the road for about 7 years while the owner was in France. It was therefore recommissioned and refreshed by Richard - new suspension bushes, rebuilt rear beam, any damaged or missing badges replaced, upholstery repaired, some panels resprayed etc. Sold to a collector in Mossman, Sydney (owner of the 'Camnet' business) in December 2014 for $14,500 with 89,500k on the clock .
#18Car owned since the 90's (from new?) by the ex NSW Labor state politician, Laurie Brereton. Car sighted in Kensington in May 2022 with 161k on the clock and in good condition. Dash and original leather all seemed in good condition; still with original stereo; looked like original paint in good condition.
#21Owned by 'Lawrence' from this site in Bairnsdale (Victoria). 2 owner car. As at December 2014 had done 146,000km. Offered for sale on this site in July 2013, asking at the time over $10k, and then again a couple of times until purchased by 'Deltone' (Luca) on this site in July 2016 and shipped to Perth. Luca fitted lowered Gaz suspension, but otherwise appears original and in good condition other than paint going off on the roof.
#22Owned by 'Hicho' from this site in Canberra – ex Sydney car purchased by Hicho in November 2012. Before that it was traded through the Jalope Shoppe in Sydney in June 2004. GTi-6 conversion in July ’13
#23Adelaide car. Offered for sale in Jan 2015 by 'zitane' on this forum. Claimed to have 2 owners (first 'till 2004) and travelled 189,000 kms. Resprayed in 2011. No information about service history. As at early 2015, external trims, interior, engine bay all looking a little unloved.
#25Purchased by Gezza on this forum in Perth in 2013 with 124k on the clock and needing a little love. One owner from 1994 til Gezza bought. Gezza claimed this one was a keeper, but sold it in Feb 2014 (http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/cars-sale-wanted/109142-205-gti-classic-low-kms-number-25-30-a.html ). Spotted at a classic cars and coffee in February 2020 - alive and registered but comment made it 'needs some panel work'.
#27Sold by 'arcadiagp' on eBay in Sydney in Oct 2014 for $3650, Ad showed mileage of 228,829km. The interior looked a little tired with seats gone hard and cracked dash. Photos (albeit low res) otherwise looked presentable. Purchased by RobK in the UK (who also owns a mint UK 1FM Limited Edition 205 GTi) and a partner who have restored the car. Has been displayed at UK car shows.
#28Sydney car. Claimed to have had one owner from '94 to '95 or '96 and then stayed in the one family until October 2015, by which time it had 132,000k on the clock. Most of that time was owned by a doctor. After he died in 2004, his daughters kept the car but didn't drive much, hence the low k's. In 2015 paint was faded and servicing had been neglected, but it was a very straight original car. Purchased by VC205 on this forum in October 2015. Resprayed in mid 2016 and minor items cleaned up. Now beautiful and living in Randwick, Sydney.
#29According to ng850 - “Somewhere in Melbourne”
#30Owned for many years by 'Izequel' in Sydney. Off the road from at least Sept 2012 to 2019 after a light hit to the front after rear-ending a ute. Sold in Feb 2019.
Other cars:
  • One classic sold in Adelaide in June(?) 2012 – very original but needing a bit of love. Believed to have stayed in Adelaide but number unknown
  • A certain club sponsor known to have dismantled one with only 78,000k on the clock – number unknown.
  • According to VFACTS, there were 3 205's sold in 1995. #16 was the second last sold, being sold on 27 Feb '95. The very last was sold in May '95 - Does anyone know which one that is?
 
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Updated to reflect #21 being offered for sale in WA - for $34,000.
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1994-peugeot-205-gti-classic-manual/SSE-AD-12898362/?Cr=2

#3Back in Feb ’06 was in Melbourne owned by “Thomas James” on this site
#5In Sydney - Belongs to 'Classic no 5' on this site - second owner, owned since 2006. As at July '13 had 307K on clock. In 2016 it was still standard there were plans for restoration 'with a 306gti6 supercharged engine. That doesn't seem to have progressed.
#7Possibly exported to New Zealand? In 2015, autotrader.co.nz carried an advertisement for "205 GTi Classic 1.9, limited edition, no. 7 of 30" in Howick, Manukau, Auckland for NZD9,000 with a mileage of 199,000.
#9Also in Sydney. Owned by ‘Walshy’ on this site from Sept ’05 to April '18. As at Sept ’13, approx. 178ish kms on clock. Warm 8V motor and battery relocated to boot. For more info see: http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/peugeot-forum/27556-walshy-back.html#post1198211. In April 2018, purchased by Cam85 on this site in Randwick, Sydney. Cam brought it back to good condition and original spec and resold it in late 2021. Was advertised again in April 2022.
#10As at 4/3/16, sighted in a workshop in Christchurch, NZ
#11Purchased in mid 2012 by a well known PCC NSW member in Broke in the Hunter Valley (user name ‘wetsleeve’ on AF) to be restored.
#12As at 4 September 2013 owned by RI88IT on forum and somewhere in NSW. Missing side stickers but looking in beautiful condition!
#13In Sydney. Offered for sale on Aussiefrogs in April 2012 for $24,000. Claimed 58,000km. Doesn’t seem to have sold and vendor never posted again, but still owned the car in April '14 as he contacted Gezza about it.
#14Previously owned by JR20516V in Brisbane. JR purchased the car from Victoria. He sold it with 56,000km on the clock on 23/12/05 to a buyer on the Gold Coast who would appear to have removed the leather interior and swapped it for a green half leather interior and swapped the correct door cards for green door cards at the same time. The car has also had a fairly basic respray at some point and presumably lost the correct 'Classic' badges at the same time. The car was sold to an owner in Shoalhaven around 2009 who claims to have done only 400km in the 5 years he owned it. In July '14 it was for resold unregistered for $9,500 with 102,000k on clock to 'Rossi' on this forum.
#15Appears to be in SA(?). Shannons Club Said to be from Adelaide, in the same family since 1998, around 82,000km as at 1/3/13
#16Sydney car. First registered on 27 Feb 95, making it the second last 205 registered in Australia according to VFACTS. First registered to Peugeot Concessionaires then sold through wholesalers until sold to its first private owner in September 95. One owner from 1995 to 2012, when purchased by Richard W for $9,500 with 84,000km on clock. Car was in good condition when purchased by Richard but had been off the road for about 7 years while the owner was in France. It was therefore recommissioned and refreshed by Richard - new suspension bushes, rebuilt rear beam, any damaged or missing badges replaced, upholstery repaired, some panels resprayed etc. Sold to a collector in Mossman, Sydney (owner of the 'Camnet' business) in December 2014 for $14,500 with 89,500k on the clock .
#18Car owned since the 90's (from new?) by the ex NSW Labor state politician, Laurie Brereton. Car sighted in Kensington in May 2022 with 161k on the clock and in good condition. Dash and original leather all seemed in good condition; still with original stereo; looked like original paint in good condition.
#21Previously owned by 'Lawrence' from this site in Bairnsdale (Victoria). Was then a apparently a 2 owner car. As at December 2014 had done 146,000km. Offered for sale on this site in July 2013, asking at the time over $10k, and then again a couple of times until purchased by 'Deltone' (Luca) on this site in July 2016 and shipped to Perth. Luca fitted lowered Gaz suspension, but otherwise appears original and in good condition other than paint going off on the roof.
In May 2022, offered for sale for $34,000 with 149,064km on the clock.
#22Owned by 'Hicho' from this site in Canberra – ex Sydney car purchased by Hicho in November 2012. Before that it was traded through the Jalope Shoppe in Sydney in June 2004. GTi-6 conversion in July ’13
#23Adelaide car. Offered for sale in Jan 2015 by 'zitane' on this forum. Claimed to have 2 owners (first 'till 2004) and travelled 189,000 kms. Resprayed in 2011. No information about service history. As at early 2015, external trims, interior, engine bay all looking a little unloved.
#25Purchased by Gezza on this forum in Perth in 2013 with 124k on the clock and needing a little love. One owner from 1994 til Gezza bought. Gezza claimed this one was a keeper, but sold it in Feb 2014 (http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/cars-sale-wanted/109142-205-gti-classic-low-kms-number-25-30-a.html ). Spotted at a classic cars and coffee in February 2020 - alive and registered but comment made it 'needs some panel work'.
#27Sold by 'arcadiagp' on eBay in Sydney in Oct 2014 for $3650, Ad showed mileage of 228,829km. The interior looked a little tired with seats gone hard and cracked dash. Photos (albeit low res) otherwise looked presentable. Purchased by RobK in the UK (who also owns a mint UK 1FM Limited Edition 205 GTi) and a partner who have restored the car. Has been displayed at UK car shows.
#28Sydney car. Claimed to have had one owner from '94 to '95 or '96 and then stayed in the one family until October 2015, by which time it had 132,000k on the clock. Most of that time was owned by a doctor. After he died in 2004, his daughters kept the car but didn't drive much, hence the low k's. In 2015 paint was faded and servicing had been neglected, but it was a very straight original car. Purchased by VC205 on this forum in October 2015. Resprayed in mid 2016 and minor items cleaned up. Now beautiful and living in Randwick, Sydney.
#29According to ng850 - “Somewhere in Melbourne”
#30Owned for many years by 'Izequel' in Sydney. Off the road from at least Sept 2012 to 2019 after a light hit to the front after rear-ending a ute. Sold in Feb 2019.
Other cars:
  • One classic sold in Adelaide in June(?) 2012 – very original but needing a bit of love. Believed to have stayed in Adelaide but number unknown
  • A certain club sponsor known to have dismantled one with only 78,000k on the clock – number unknown.
  • According to VFACTS, there were 3 205's sold in 1995. #16 was the second last sold, being sold on 27 Feb '95. The very last was sold in May '95 - Does anyone know which one that is?
 
Pardon my intrusion if there's a really obvious reason, but I note that your list doesn't include #26. Is it because it's in the UK (see post #161)?
 
Armidillo said:
Pardon my intrusion if there's a really obvious reason, but I note that your list doesn't include #26. Is it because it's in the UK (see post #161)?
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Good question. I suspect it is because I was away on work for the first half of 2021 and not looking at AF!
 
Updated to add #26 from post #161
#3Back in Feb ’06 was in Melbourne owned by “Thomas James” on this site
#5In Sydney - Belongs to 'Classic no 5' on this site - second owner, owned since 2006. As at July '13 had 307K on clock. In 2016 it was still standard there were plans for restoration 'with a 306gti6 supercharged engine. That doesn't seem to have progressed.
#7Possibly exported to New Zealand? In 2015, autotrader.co.nz carried an advertisement for "205 GTi Classic 1.9, limited edition, no. 7 of 30" in Howick, Manukau, Auckland for NZD9,000 with a mileage of 199,000.
#9Also in Sydney. Owned by ‘Walshy’ on this site from Sept ’05 to April '18. As at Sept ’13, approx. 178ish kms on clock. Warm 8V motor and battery relocated to boot. For more info see: http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/peugeot-forum/27556-walshy-back.html#post1198211. In April 2018, purchased by Cam85 on this site in Randwick, Sydney. Cam brought it back to good condition and original spec and resold it in late 2021. Was advertised again in April 2022.
#10As at 4/3/16, sighted in a workshop in Christchurch, NZ
#11Purchased in mid 2012 by a well known PCC NSW member in Broke in the Hunter Valley (user name ‘wetsleeve’ on AF) to be restored.
#12As at 4 September 2013 owned by RI88IT on forum and somewhere in NSW. Missing side stickers but looking in beautiful condition!
#13In Sydney. Offered for sale on Aussiefrogs in April 2012 for $24,000. Claimed 58,000km. Doesn’t seem to have sold and vendor never posted again, but still owned the car in April '14 as he contacted Gezza about it.
#14Previously owned by JR20516V in Brisbane. JR purchased the car from Victoria. He sold it with 56,000km on the clock on 23/12/05 to a buyer on the Gold Coast who would appear to have removed the leather interior and swapped it for a green half leather interior and swapped the correct door cards for green door cards at the same time. The car has also had a fairly basic respray at some point and presumably lost the correct 'Classic' badges at the same time. The car was sold to an owner in Shoalhaven around 2009 who claims to have done only 400km in the 5 years he owned it. In July '14 it was for resold unregistered for $9,500 with 102,000k on clock to 'Rossi' on this forum.
#15Appears to be in SA(?). Shannons Club Said to be from Adelaide, in the same family since 1998, around 82,000km as at 1/3/13
#16Sydney car. First registered on 27 Feb 95, making it the second last 205 registered in Australia according to VFACTS. First registered to Peugeot Concessionaires then sold through wholesalers until sold to its first private owner in September 95. One owner from 1995 to 2012, when purchased by Richard W for $9,500 with 84,000km on clock. Car was in good condition when purchased by Richard but had been off the road for about 7 years while the owner was in France. It was therefore recommissioned and refreshed by Richard - new suspension bushes, rebuilt rear beam, any damaged or missing badges replaced, upholstery repaired, some panels resprayed etc. Sold to a collector in Mossman, Sydney (owner of the 'Camnet' business) in December 2014 for $14,500 with 89,500k on the clock .
#18Car owned since the 90's (from new?) by the ex NSW Labor state politician, Laurie Brereton. Car sighted in Kensington in May 2022 with 161k on the clock and in good condition. Dash and original leather all seemed in good condition; still with original stereo; looked like original paint in good condition.
#21Previously owned by 'Lawrence' from this site in Bairnsdale (Victoria). Was then a apparently a 2 owner car. As at December 2014 had done 146,000km. Offered for sale on this site in July 2013, asking at the time over $10k, and then again a couple of times until purchased by 'Deltone' (Luca) on this site in July 2016 and shipped to Perth. Luca fitted lowered Gaz suspension, but otherwise appears original and in good condition other than paint going off on the roof.
In May 2022, offered for sale for $34,000 with 149,064km on the clock.
#22Owned by 'Hicho' from this site in Canberra – ex Sydney car purchased by Hicho in November 2012. Before that it was traded through the Jalope Shoppe in Sydney in June 2004. GTi-6 conversion in July ’13
#23Adelaide car. Offered for sale in Jan 2015 by 'zitane' on this forum. Claimed to have 2 owners (first 'till 2004) and travelled 189,000 kms. Resprayed in 2011. No information about service history. As at early 2015, external trims, interior, engine bay all looking a little unloved.
#25Purchased by Gezza on this forum in Perth in 2013 with 124k on the clock and needing a little love. One owner from 1994 til Gezza bought. Gezza claimed this one was a keeper, but sold it in Feb 2014 (http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/cars-sale-wanted/109142-205-gti-classic-low-kms-number-25-30-a.html ). Spotted at a classic cars and coffee in February 2020 - alive and registered but comment made it 'needs some panel work'.
#26As at February 2021, was in the UK awaiting restoration (see post #161 above)
#27Sold by 'arcadiagp' on eBay in Sydney in Oct 2014 for $3650, Ad showed mileage of 228,829km. The interior looked a little tired with seats gone hard and cracked dash. Photos (albeit low res) otherwise looked presentable. Purchased by RobK in the UK (who also owns a mint UK 1FM Limited Edition 205 GTi) and a partner who have restored the car. Has been displayed at UK car shows.
#28Sydney car. Claimed to have had one owner from '94 to '95 or '96 and then stayed in the one family until October 2015, by which time it had 132,000k on the clock. Most of that time was owned by a doctor. After he died in 2004, his daughters kept the car but didn't drive much, hence the low k's. In 2015 paint was faded and servicing had been neglected, but it was a very straight original car. Purchased by VC205 on this forum in October 2015. Resprayed in mid 2016 and minor items cleaned up. Now beautiful and living in Randwick, Sydney.
#29According to ng850 - “Somewhere in Melbourne”
#30Owned for many years by 'Izequel' in Sydney. Off the road from at least Sept 2012 to 2019 after a light hit to the front after rear-ending a ute. Sold in Feb 2019.

Other cars:
  • One classic sold in Adelaide in June(?) 2012 – very original but needing a bit of love. Believed to have stayed in Adelaide but number unknown
  • A certain club sponsor known to have dismantled one with only 78,000k on the clock – number unknown.
  • According to VFACTS, there were 3 205's sold in 1995. #16 was the second last sold, being sold on 27 Feb '95. The very last was sold in May '95 - Does anyone know which one that is?
 
STALLED said:
Mythology tells me that Paul and Laurie bought their 205's at the same time...
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the pugilist, the Magazine of the Peugeot Car Club of NSW Inc, in their March 2012 issue included the following quote on page 24:-

"Former prime minister Paul Keating bought a Peugeot 205 for one of his children but enjoyed it so much he began using it himself. It turns out that Laurie Brereton is another Labor hatchman. A Peugeot 205 GTi owner reported a prospective buyer was chatting from the driver’s seat and suddenly turned the key and took off. The black car has not been seen since."

 
Interested to hear of another Classic finding it's way to the UK. @Pugpawn drop us a line, it would be good to hear about it and compare notes. We had the decals repro'd on No.27 for instance.

Richard_W - while you are updating the table, what about including No.17? (See posts 120 and 123). It is (or was at the time) in NZ and seemed to be in good condition.

Small update on No.27. I removed the head to replace the stem seals (as it was a bit smoky) some time back. Took the head into the local engineering place and it turned out that it needed new valves, guides, and camshaft as well as the machining work...and the stem seals themselves! Ended up costing over £1000 just for the head rebuild alone. Ouch. Anyway its all back together and was running ok until recently, but it now is not starting. Suspected fuel pump so will start there.
 
This one is still in AKL, I believe this was a UK import if its the white one that was always at the car shows in the 90's, should still be on the road.


#7Possibly exported to New Zealand? In 2015, autotrader.co.nz carried an advertisement for "205 GTi Classic 1.9, limited edition, no. 7 of 30" in Howick, Manukau, Auckland for NZD9,000 with a mileage of 199,000.
 
Added #17. I wish the 'edit post' function still worked so I could just amend the table instead of having to repost it each time! We now have information on 22 out of the 30 cars.

#3Back in Feb ’06 was in Melbourne owned by “Thomas James” on this site
#5In Sydney - Belongs to 'Classic no 5' on this site - second owner, owned since 2006. As at July '13 had 307K on clock. In 2016 it was still standard there were plans for restoration with a 306gti6 supercharged engine. That doesn't seem to have progressed.
#7Possibly exported to New Zealand? In 2015, autotrader.co.nz carried an advertisement for "205 GTi Classic 1.9, limited edition, no. 7 of 30" in Howick, Manukau, Auckland for NZD9,000 with a mileage of 199,000.
#9Also in Sydney. Owned by ‘Walshy’ on this site from Sept ’05 to April '18. As at Sept ’13, approx. 178ish kms on clock. Warm 8V motor and battery relocated to boot. For more info see: http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/peugeot-forum/27556-walshy-back.html#post1198211. In April 2018, purchased by Cam85 on this site in Randwick, Sydney. Cam brought it back to good condition and original spec and resold it in late 2021. Was advertised again in April 2022.
#10As at 4/3/16, sighted in a workshop in Christchurch, NZ
#11Purchased in mid 2012 by a well known PCC NSW member in Broke in the Hunter Valley (user name ‘wetsleeve’ on AF) to be restored.
#12As at 4 September 2013 owned by RI88IT on forum and somewhere in NSW. Missing side stickers but looking in beautiful condition!
#13In Sydney. Offered for sale on Aussiefrogs in April 2012 for $24,000. Claimed 58,000km. Doesn’t seem to have sold and vendor never posted again, but still owned the car in April '14 as he contacted Gezza about it.
#14Previously owned by JR20516V in Brisbane. JR purchased the car from Victoria. He sold it with 56,000km on the clock on 23/12/05 to a buyer on the Gold Coast who would appear to have removed the leather interior and swapped it for a green half leather interior and swapped the correct door cards for green door cards at the same time. The car has also had a fairly basic respray at some point and presumably lost the correct 'Classic' badges at the same time. The car was sold to an owner in Shoalhaven around 2009 who claims to have done only 400km in the 5 years he owned it. In July '14 it was for resold unregistered for $9,500 with 102,000k on clock to 'Rossi' on this forum.
#15Appears to be in SA(?). Shannons Club Said to be from Adelaide, in the same family since 1998, around 82,000km as at 1/3/13
#16Sydney car. First registered on 27 Feb 95, making it the second last 205 registered in Australia according to VFACTS. First registered to Peugeot Concessionaires then sold through wholesalers until sold to its first private owner in September 95. One owner from 1995 to 2012, when purchased by Richard W for $9,500 with 84,000km on clock. Car was in good condition when purchased by Richard but had been off the road for about 7 years while the owner was in France. It was therefore recommissioned and refreshed by Richard - new suspension bushes, rebuilt rear beam, any damaged or missing badges replaced, upholstery repaired, some panels resprayed etc. Sold to a collector in Mossman, Sydney (owner of the 'Camnet' business) in December 2014 for $14,500 with 89,500k on the clock .
#17Advertised for sale in April 2018 in New Zealand. Claimed at the time to be a two owner car, 124k. Appeared to be in nice condition but missing the stickers.
#18Car owned since the 90's (from new?) by the ex NSW Labor state politician, Laurie Brereton. Car sighted in Kensington in May 2022 with 161k on the clock and in good condition. Dash and original leather all seemed in good condition; still with original stereo; looked like original paint in good condition.
#21Previously owned by 'Lawrence' from this site in Bairnsdale (Victoria). Was then apparently a 2 owner car. As at December 2014 had done 146,000km. Offered for sale on this site in July 2013, asking at the time over $10k, and then again a couple of times until purchased by 'Deltone' (Luca) on this site in July 2016 and shipped to Perth. Luca fitted lowered Gaz suspension, but otherwise appears original and in good condition other than paint going off on the roof.
In May 2022, offered for sale for $34,000 with 149,064km on the clock.
#22Owned by 'Hicho' from this site in Canberra – ex Sydney car purchased by Hicho in November 2012. Before that it was traded through the Jalope Shoppe in Sydney in June 2004. GTi-6 conversion in July ’13
#23Adelaide car. Offered for sale in Jan 2015 by 'zitane' on this forum. Claimed to have 2 owners (first 'till 2004) and travelled 189,000 kms. Resprayed in 2011. No information about service history. As at early 2015, external trims, interior, engine bay all looking a little unloved.
#25Purchased by Gezza on this forum in Perth in 2013 with 124k on the clock and needing a little love. One owner from 1994 til Gezza bought. Gezza claimed this one was a keeper, but sold it in Feb 2014 (http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/cars-sale-wanted/109142-205-gti-classic-low-kms-number-25-30-a.html ). Spotted at a classic cars and coffee in February 2020 - alive and registered but comment made it 'needs some panel work'.
#26Appears to have been exported to New Zealand. Advertised for sale in NZ in April 2020 for NZD15,000. Vendor claimed at that point to have owned the car for the past 13 years. Was purchased by a buyer in the UK. As at February 2021, was in the UK awaiting restoration (see post #161 above)
#27Sold by Rowley Pym ('arcadiagp' on eBay) in Sydney in Oct 2014 for $3650, Ad showed mileage of 228,829km. The interior looked a little tired with seats gone hard and cracked dash. Photos (albeit low res) otherwise looked presentable. Purchased by RobK in the UK (who also owns a mint UK 1FM Limited Edition 205 GTi) and a partner who have restored the car. Has been displayed at UK car shows.
#28Sydney car. Claimed to have had one owner from '94 to '95 or '96 and then stayed in the one family until October 2015, by which time it had 132,000k on the clock. Most of that time was owned by a doctor. After he died in 2004, his daughters kept the car but didn't drive much, hence the low k's. In 2015 paint was faded and servicing had been neglected, but it was a very straight original car. Purchased by VC205 on this forum in October 2015. Resprayed in mid 2016 and minor items cleaned up. Now beautiful and living in Randwick, Sydney.
#29According to ng850 - “Somewhere in Melbourne”
#30Owned for many years by 'Izequel' in Sydney. Off the road from at least Sept 2012 to 2019 after a light hit to the front after rear-ending a ute. Sold in Feb 2019.

Other cars:

  • One classic sold in Adelaide in June(?) 2012 – very original but needing a bit of love. Believed to have stayed in Adelaide but number unknown
  • A certain club sponsor known to have dismantled one with only 78,000k on the clock – number unknown.
  • According to VFACTS, there were 3 205's sold in 1995. #16 was the second last sold, being sold on 27 Feb '95. The very last was sold in May '95 - Does anyone know which one that is?
 
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Amazing that you've now got info on 22 of the cars now....this thread has come a long way since it begun! All credit to you Richard and the others for sticking with this task. And its also quite remarkable that almost 3/4 of the cars still exist, that's an impressive survival rate.
 
205_1FM said:
Amazing that you've now got info on 22 of the cars now....this thread has come a long way since it begun! All credit to you Richard and the others for sticking with this task. And its also quite remarkable that almost 3/4 of the cars still exist, that's an impressive survival rate.
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Truly impressive. I've been trying to hunt down 205 Sis. Out of the 760-odd produced, I've got information on about 10%, and it looks like most of those are RIP. I'd be surprised if 10% of all the ones that were built live on (if you don't count being a parts donor for a GTI as living on).

https://205.si/register/view if you want to have a look, or https://205.si/register if you have (or know the whereabouts of) one that isn't listed, or have more up-to-date info about one that is.

Cheers
Nik
 
I need to post some photos but we have car 13. It's in perfect condition with only around 58k Km . Where would you fellas recommend a service?
 
natumbri said:
Truly impressive. I've been trying to hunt down 205 Sis. Out of the 760-odd produced, I've got information on about 10%, and it looks like most of those are RIP. I'd be surprised if 10% of all the ones that were built live on (if you don't count being a parts donor for a GTI as living on).

https://205.si/register/view if you want to have a look, or https://205.si/register if you have (or know the whereabouts of) one that isn't listed, or have more up-to-date info about one that is.

Cheers
Nik
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I can add 2 more.
 
ajb said:
I need to post some photos but we have car 13. It's in perfect condition with only around 58k Km . Where would you fellas recommend a service?
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Tell us more!

I use Paul Vasallo at AP Automotive in Sydney, but where are you?
 
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