Lovers of old Peugeots (and Citroëns) pay attention: Peugeot itself will make the complete restoration to ‘factory condition’ of its own legendary old models possible. They start with the 205 GTI, more models will follow later.
The Peugeot 205 GTI was recently voted the most appreciated car Peugeot has ever made in a poll by Peugeot. We can get in there. To celebrate the 210th anniversary and the 205 GTI, Peugeot has started the complete restoration of a 205 GTI (see photos). l’Aventure Peugeot is responsible for this, the ‘heritage’ department of the brand. It is not just about repairing rust and damage, because it is said that the car is really made as good as new from head to toe. Parts that are no longer available are specially manufactured. In some cases with the help of 3d printers.
The Peugeot 205 GTI was recently voted the most appreciated Peugeot ever.
According to l’Aventure Peugeot, the result should be a 205 GTI that is almost indistinguishable from a brand new one. Once completed, the car is provided with an official ‘Par l’Aventure Peugeot’ certificate. For those who already have their mouth water immediately: it will be possible to buy the cars that undergo such treatment. They won’t just disappear in a museum. Undoubtedly, it will also be possible to bring a 205 GTI yourself for such a restoration, because in 2021 this must be done on a larger scale in the workshop of l’Aventure Peugeot. You can bet that a lot of money has to be paid for the restoration, not to mention the price for an already completely restored 205 GTI.
What makes it even better is that the intention is that such a restoration will be possible for more models. Although only Peugeot is currently being talked about, the heritage department is also focused on Citroën. So there is a chance that eventually, for example, BXs and CXs can be brought in for a very perfectionist restoration. Cool right?