steve@cornwall 100 Posted May 24, 2016 Please welcome ugly diesel which will hopefully become my New run about / dog taxi. A no turbo diesel of 1991 vintage which ha had the peugeot body styling catalogue thrown at it from New . First owner had it for 10 years, second for 16 years and now me....poor thing. Plans are to get it running after lying unused for 2 years, mot'ed, then tidied up. I think it would suit some 1.6 gti alloys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexRS2782 136 1 Cars Posted May 24, 2016 Looks in good condition in that pic Those stick on replica arches look really weird, especially on a 5 door I've got the full dealer kit on my 205 as well but thankfully the original owner didn't specify that rear spoiler. Not sure what they were thinking when they designed that as it really didn't suit the tailgate, although it's probably a nod to the various spoilers being made by the likes of Mattig in the late '80's / early '90's as part of their bodykits, as well as the obsession that some aftermarket stylists had to replicate their own version of the Cosworth Whaletail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted May 24, 2016 Pic is very deceptive......massive lacquer failure on wings and doors .....it's wet in the pics! (From eBay ad) the lacquer had crazed, bleaching the paint in weird honeycomb like white lines, then has fallen off almost down to the trim lines leaving patterned but surprisingly flat matt paintwork.and its about 5 years overdue a clean to the lovely beige interior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted May 24, 2016 LOL steve I nearly spat my tea at that last picture! That wheel trim is awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexRS2782 136 1 Cars Posted May 24, 2016 Ah yes, I see what you mean now. Lovely fluffy steering wheel cover too :hehe: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) But is it as Ugly as my rattle box?!? admittedly Ive cleaned her up since then! Edited May 24, 2016 by Telf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted May 24, 2016 Hmmmm...... I think I'll hand you the ugly prize.....I you'd like the fluffy wheel cover to compliment the pink paintwork I can post it to you..... but it probably goes best with beige! But can you spot another couple of irregular /unusual bits in the interior? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugdamo 111 2 Cars Posted May 24, 2016 Looks loads better after a wash, it's there any reason why you havn't taken any pictures from the front? I thought you would have loved to show off your spotlights lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barneys66 120 1 Cars Posted May 24, 2016 Wait - does that wheel cover match the drivers' seat (can I see in the very first pic)..?! And what's the thingy to the left of the dash..? Maybe we need a thread for ratty/ugly 205s..? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted May 24, 2016 Ah ha ....we're doing well. The seat,luckily, does not match the dead ferret on the steering wheel but it does have an air con SWITCH lol to fill the extra hole on the somewhat more interesting five switch dash panel. The "thingy" is a screen mounted (before it lost its sticky) radio receiver for the presently defunct central locking and alarm system. Once started I'll turn the key....(remember these?) on the big alarm box in the engine bay. I'd not taken any photos yet these are from the eBay ad........there's a reason there was no full frontal in the ad............. watch this space. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugdamo 111 2 Cars Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) This picture will be something for you all to look forward to. Edited May 24, 2016 by pugdamo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calvinhorse 870 Posted May 25, 2016 It's hideous! I love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted May 25, 2016 LOL steve I nearly spat my tea at that last picture! That wheel trim is awesome! Me too, nearly spat my crisps! Steve, please please PLEASE tell us you are keeping the steering wheel cover! It is tragically awesome and the best bit of the car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted May 25, 2016 Me too, nearly spat my crisps! Steve, please please PLEASE tell us you are keeping the steering wheel cover! It is tragically awesome and the best bit of the car But to cover up the beige steering wheel is criminal! Would have gone well with the famous tsw wheels had I kept them. Has no-one noticed the uber cool front window deflectors??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted May 25, 2016 And here's a teaser of the front......lovely grille lights almost visible. And for a real treat....zoom in on the wing mirror. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tartanbloke 35 1 Cars Posted May 25, 2016 I do hope you are keeping the mismatched wheel trims as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexRS2782 136 1 Cars Posted May 25, 2016 And the mismatched / missing arches on the driver side - is that a bonus mini mirror as well :hehe: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted May 25, 2016 Arches are in the boot just needing tiger seal. Yup little mini mirrors on balljoints. Not that there's any reflective stuff left.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted May 25, 2016 Ah those wind deflectors Rock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexRS2782 136 1 Cars Posted May 25, 2016 Given all the other "options" the original owner ticked, I was surprised there wasn't a tow bar attached as well :hehe: At least there's a decent exhaust tip on that rear bumper - the last owner of mine had the original downward pointed tip and it's obliterated the paintwork over the years I notice the reverse & fog lights seem to fit about as well / flush in your rear bumper as they do in mine - i.e not very. At least the upper rear spoiler is a bit more in keeping with the kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Telf 222 2 Cars Posted May 25, 2016 Awww man !! I hadn't noticed the spoiler!! Even more epic. Tbh I'm quite jealous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) Those wind deflectors....i'm nearly lost for words! Did they come off a lorry? Edited May 25, 2016 by GLPoomobile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted May 25, 2016 Here we go after another evening of not managing to prime the pump I took a couple of snaps More lacquer death than fade And the infamous front 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
