One to Buy: Sorrento Green 1990 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 Sorrento Green Special Edition
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A little over two-and-a-half years after Peugeot had launched arguably the greatest hot hatch of all time, a new 1.9-litre version was added to the range.
Compared to the existing 1.6-litre model, the 1.9 came with disc brakes all round, larger diameter 15-inch Speedline SL299 alloy wheels and a long stroke four cylinder engine with an additional 325cc.
Peak output was 130bhp at 6000rpm and 119lb-ft at 4750rpm. For comparison, the entry level variant produced 115bhp at 6250rpm and 99lb-ft at 4000rpm.
Inside, the 1.9 featured electric windows and half leather seats as standard.
From October 1989 a power steering option was introduced which Peugeot fitted as standard on the new Sorrento Green and Miami Blue special editions launched at the same time. These cars also came with a sliding sunroof, full grey leather, grey carpet and grey door cards. 600 of each variant was built with production split equally between the 1.6 and 1.9-litre engines.
Currently on offer at The Hairpin Company in Compton Bassett, Wiltshire, is this 1.9-litre Sorrento Green special edition.
Delivered new in August 1990, it was retained by the first owner for more than two decades, during which time it accumulated some 74,000 miles. Since then the car has been in the possession of a major collector who has subjected it to more than £7000 of work while adding only around 1000 miles to the odometer.
Today the car is presented in superb mechanical and cosmetic condition with a fully documented service history.
