Admiral Puff Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 The 205GTi had a wider front track than the standard 205, but retained the standard rear track. This meant that its handling could be "interesting" at times - especially if you lifted off in the middle of a corner. Round and round and round we go, and where we stop, nobody knows ... These days I have a 208GTi; after twelve months and almost 25,000 kms it's starting to loosen up and become even more appealing. It's the closest thing I've found to the original Mini Cooper S - lots of grunt, a wheel at each corner and not too much bodywork. Great fun and, as a bonus, a much better driving position than any Brick ever had! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 12 hours ago, keefr22 said: What's the difference between an Mi16 motor & the 'normal' 205 1.9 GTi engine m ? The few times I drove a 205 Gti I mainly remember for the ridiculous lift off oversteer...!! Keith The 16v engine is up about 20BHP and 20 torques on the standard 1.9 GTI, and only about 20kg heavier -- the modified car weighs less than 900kg. Read all about it here: https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-reviews/retro-road-test/peugeot-205-gti-1-6-vs-peugeot-205-gti-mi16-retro-road-test best, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) On 2017-6-24 at 9:51 AM, Scratchbuilder said: So good looking too. My brother's friend had a 1.9 version and that thing left my brains behind! I have a Peugeot 206cc with the 2 litre engine and that is quick, but nowhere near as instant as the 205, which I imagine was also a light car. Martin Yes, this was a 16-still a mint condition classic car worth upwards of 13-15k on the market today I'd guess. Considering a new Fiesta ST or Polo GTi would cost you 18-20K depending on spec, and a fast Mini or Audi A1 getting to 25-27k now, I still think this might be a bargain if I was braver. I'm tempted. Really very very tempted... Who needs dealer warranties, parking cameras, bluetooth and satnav anyway...? Edited June 25, 2017 by Killingholme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchbuilder Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Is that what they go for? Jeez. I wouldn't pay that or anywhere near, but then I wouldn't pay five figures for early Escorts. Tinny little rot boxes.. I wouldn't pay 8 gs for a Triumph Herald! And I wouldn't give you a thankyou for a stupid little pile of Austin Ruby junk if it was left on my drive overnight! But there we are....I'm no longer able to justify expense on anything much so I have no longer any interest in overpriced crap. Whatever the market decides. I once had a ride in a 250 GTO, yes, a real one. It was of course, beautiful and sounded heavenly, but it was also made appallingly badly, was full of misaligned (original) pop rivets, had brakes that had it squirming from one lane to another, doors that had to be held shut and God knows what else wrong with it. Was it worth millions? Of course not, but some flash punk would pay it, to hide it away somewhere and brag. So what? I got to ride in it and decide I wouldn't want one. You rich boy, you had to spend money finding out! The car market, like the art market has just gone loopy. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 In Boston this morning, a Y reg Granada (the square one) in faded pale metallic blue looking all original. Later in Lincoln, a lovely 30's Bentley in blue and an Austin Healey, old English white, in rally trim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchbuilder Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 You do seem to see more than your fair share, Pete, although I too saw a Granada just like that one in Wisbech last week. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 One of the few advantages of my job! Out on the road most of the day. I just wonder what I miss when I'm not around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 A lovely Jowett Javelin on the A30 this afternoon in Sunbury. Karl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 On holiday in the Lake District: An absolutely mint mid-green Mk1 Escort and a dark blue MGB GT coming back from Grasmere through Ambleside. There had been a country show in Grasmere that day. A little later, another MGB, but this time in dark red and in 'racing' trim. (i.e. No bumpers). A couple of days later, a whole gaggle of original 3-wheeled J.A.P. powered Morgans, probably about 5 or six. I lost count. Saw two of them again in Keswick a few days later. The Lake District is quite a honey-pot for classic cars and bikes. I never seem to have my camera whenever I see these things... Cheers, Alan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 In the car park at work on different days last week , 2 Mk 1 Mini Cooper S's - one Tartan Red , the other Almond Green . The red one was utterly mint , the green one still very tidy , but a bit more used . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Caught a glimpse of a black Karmann Ghia on a transporter on the A1 this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 A nice shade of metallic blue over a Sierra Cosworth. As noted earlier in this thread; one don't see them too often anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanroon Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Norton Dominator in Rivervale WA 6103 yesterday. Very tidy and clean Grant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Despite the weather some lovely classics on the M40 this evening: Porsche 356 Lotus Elan Sierra Cosworth Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Today in South Lincoln, A G reg Volvo 'amazon' GT. Dark red, and in amazingly original condition. Later in Lincoln, a gritting lorry! I know the weather got cooler, but really!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 A beautiful 1948 Plymouth Convertibe in Iver this evening on the way home. Karl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 On 16/06/2017 at 7:18 PM, rs2man said: On the way home from work yesterday I saw an Austin Cambridge van converted to a camper & then an Austin A30 That second step is one ambitious conversion.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 An immaculate Sioux XT236 on a low loader just by Cheshire Oaks turning off the A41. Looking at the 'before' restoration pictures, the restorers had their work cut out. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchbuilder Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 What on earth's one of them? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 a Bell model 47 helicopter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchbuilder Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Oh, righto, thanks. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Another couple of spots in the Lake District: A Bell V-22 Osprey over Buttermere (also saw an Osprey on it's nest. A different kind of osprey...) A Karmann Ghia on the road to Keswick from Ambleside. Oh, and my son was woken up outside our lodge by a badger... Cheers, Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 55 minutes ago, Alan R said: Oh, and my son was woken up outside our lodge by a badger... Bit harsh making your boy sleep outside...?! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 25 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Bit harsh making your boy sleep outside...?! He's OK. He's 22. He can look after himself... Cheers, Alan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Badgers though. hmmm. (and tsk) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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