The 2 door 205 still has the best hatchback shape ever. Love these.

What a gorgeous and rare example of a car I didn't appreciate when they were everywhere, but miss seeing now. Thanks, Matt.

Amazing how the 205 design still looks great after 25+ years. Cool video. Thanks

Just so you know, the "sculpted bit of plastic" in front of the gear stick does open, revealing quite a large bin for storing biscuits and what have you. I'd also like to argue that 205's don't rust like crazy, mine survived its first 25 years of Finnish snow, salt and rain with very minimal rust. And it's still around, just not in my hands anymore. That being said, I wish I'd never sold it - it was a very nice XR I built into a XS. Went like stink with the XS cam and carb, while still being very economical and incredibly dependable transport for a poor student. Just like you said, great little cars! Thanks for the video!

In our country (Italy) the Gentry was an upmarket version of the 1.9 GTI with 130bhp, and only offered in dark metallic green. A gem.

"205's rust like crazy" - This claim is disputed

Peugeot absolutely nailed it with their design in the 80's and 90's. The 205, 306 and even the 405/405 were good looking cars. Went a bit downhill after that.

A classic and timeless design, still looks great today. Peugeot never really reached the same heights after this. The latest 208 is the best looking ‘2’ since the original 😀🇫🇷

That’s absolutely immaculate, this is an absolute legend of the Peugeot Marque of course the GTi is the ultimate legend of 205, the wheels are definitely 405 . Clarion radio in Peugeot was very good in their day.

The same wheels were also to be found on the 205 STDT in either beige or silver depending on the body colour. I have an STDT in exactly the same colour but it has a cloth interior instead of leather which is far better imho. I have had it over 20 years and it is still going strong. When I bought it I had it tuned by a Peugeot specialist to raise the power from 78bhp to 104bhp and with loads more torque. It was as fast as a 1.6GTi, but with decent fuel economy. Best car I have ever owned, certainly the most fun car I have driven. Great value for money. The footage when you are driving is quite blurred which is annoying. I thought this was a thing of the past now on most YT channels?

Holy crap it's in great condition, somebody loves this car and I'm glad they do.

205 still everlasting...

My old 205 XS had the same bucket seats (apart from the leather) which are supremely comfortable. It also had the same clever sliding roof which had a rubber seal that filled with air when shut. Great cars 205; the best supermini ever.

Renault also made a luxurious minis. 5 Baccara, Clio Baccara or Initiale Paris. I have a Twingo Initiale Paris from 2001. Not that powerful but with manuał gearbox.

Omg I loved these - super rare car you tried there! Theyr were so posh. The 205 is STILL one of the best looking cars, period. Peugeot really hit the nail on the head with the styling there. That car is absolutely beautiful and it looks cleaner than new - amazing. The Clio Bacarra I think started the posh little hatchback craze in the early 90s. What a great review and car Matt!

The 1.9 engine was 'BIGGG' for such a small car. Mind you, even the 1.6 autobox had a pretty impressive poke for its day. They were lovely cars!

Beautiful! I loved the Rolland Garros versions to Awesome !

The lower tuned 1.9 litre was also used in the GTI in some export markets. According to Wikipedia, the Gentry also has power steering and heated mirrors. The steering on the GTI is a bit heavy at low speeds, so the PS would make a much more pleasant driving experience. PS was an option on very late GTIs. One more posh extra I noticed: the rear seat backs on the lower models are finished in vinyl. Looks like the Gentry seat backs are carpeted. BTW the sloping plastic on the lower console is actually a cubby. The round indentation on it is the button to open it.

Probably my best purchase ever was £175 on an '86 Junior (954cc). Never driven anything so forgiving and chuckable. Made a traffic cop laugh with my £500, 8 speaker Pioneer Hi-fi. (Mistaken identity, it wouldn't go fast enough to get a ticket). Still miss it 18 years on.

The wheels were also fitted to the 205 STDT and used on 405

This was Peugeot's answer to the Renault Baccara range. I remember this 205 Gentry. It was a beauty indeed.

I had a 1.4 GL 204 in the early 90 but always want a Gentry as soon as can on the mark

Thanks Matt. There appears to be 15 on the road in 2020 .Wonderful car which still looks so fresh today. I have to disagree about the rust, they were actually extremely well protected and back in the day I never recall seeing a rusty one unlike most of its competitors.

That’s one rare unicorn, i love it! Especially the wonderfully retro cream everywhere

Hah I spotted this on the Stone Cold website when I checked out the Cappuccino after your review and wondered if you'd be driving this. I too had never heard of a Gentry model but what a great oddity. Peugeot really seemed to like a luxury small car as evidenced by the Roland Garros trim. I remember that even making it into a 106. That horn is a work of art

I love this, it reminds me of the Renault Clio Initiale Paris my family used to own a long time ago.

In the early 2000's I got my hands on a 205 1.9 GTI Griffe. It had everything that the 205 had to offer. It was in mint condition, low mileage and I sold it after one year. Wish I i've kept it, the are worth a lot of money these days.

What a gorgeous specimen. Those lines look modern 30 years later.

Awesome to see a 205 on your channel

What an exceptional example of a fascinating and rare machine! There’s so much there to like, although I’d definitely prefer a manual. Thanks!

Car registered in Belfast, Northern Ireland on an XI plate. Lovely car

Had a 205 unfortunately not this spec the more affordable XLD, but I loved it fantastic car 😀

Wow! The perfect Peugeot 205! What a beauty!

Love a 205, had an 89 1.6 GTi in Sorrento Green; let it go back in 06 😭

I recently purchased a 5 dr 1.6 auto' and have to say it's one of the best auto boxes I've driven in a small car and it's just extremely comfortable.

My first car was a 1.4 205. Terrific car. The gentry is cool, but I reckon the more basic 205s feel more appropriate, more French.

Wasn't aware of this gentry model! I've only known of the 206 Roland Garros models with their green leather interiors and such.

Can’t believe it I owned one just like this one same colour as well, bought it in Luton back in 1999 for only £700 it was a K reg, I used it’s for a few years and loved it, all my friends had Vauxhall Nova’s and later citroen saxo’s, the gentry is very rare this is the only other I’ve seen since I got ready of mine back in 2004, lovely little motor

I always wonder about these "special edition" cars, and the thought process of someone who decides "that's the car for me". Even more curious that they then don't drive it, just moth ball it. Great that something so rare still exists in original condition, but somehow sad that it was never driven, like those "collector's" toys in their boxes, never played with. If I had the spare cash I'd buy it and drive it every day; even in winter. I know...I'm a monster!

I drove one of these for a while in the late 90's it was a lovely little car.

Astonished that you had never heard of this 205 variant. I recall these as being quite heavily promoted at the time. Good video all the same.

I can only think someone’s mum/grannie had this, my own mum who is nudging 90 still drives (well sort of) bought a top spec twingo (awful) in 2012 and has covered a total of 2500 miles in 8 years, it still looks new and lives in a very dry garage - so at some point an awful but mint twingo will be on the market with stupid low mileage. It has a full Renault service history as well, which is about as far as it goes every year 🤣

I'd heard of the Gentry model before. There was a 106 version too. I'd imagine the Roland Garros ran the Gentry close in the poshness stakes.

I always thought the "Roland Garos" was the top of the 205 lux tree. Thanks for the film.

Matt that’s a Northern Ireland car from “Bairds” Peugeot dealer Belfast. My dad was the service manager there. Wonderful to see this although sad it’s left our shores.

That looked really great.

Lovely Cars. Everybody says "Drive a 205GTi" - but if, like me, you cant stir porridge (Cerebral Palsy) then a Gentry would be the nearest I'd get. Pity they didn't make more of them. If I ever win the lottery......

It reminds me of a 1988 Renault 5 Monaco I briefly owned. It looks as if Peugeot upped the game with a decent engine which the Monaco was sadly lacking.

Very interesting, Matt. Another car we never saw here in Canada. I'm guessing that when the engine was detuned it was more like retuned for more torque to allow for the automatic gearbox. All in all, a really neat little car.

205's rust? They're one of the better cars of the 80's for rust resistance. Also, the centre console storage area opens by pressing the round button on the lid.

Lovely car, wheels do look like they’re from a 405, although my Grandma used to own an M reg 1.6 205 Auto in light blue with similar style wheels.

An original 1992 Belfast registration. Love it!

They where also sold here, we had a Peugeot dealer in our village. Only as GTI Gentry. You also had Roland Garros edition with beige and green interior. These where also very luxurious. Our local general practitioner had a 205 GTI Gentry back in the 90's. Great video Matt, enjoyed it!

Good review! I love Peugeot 205s of all specs but especially a top spec! Just wondering how you operated the gearbox because there wasn't a drive setting?

That’s a special car - the colour is really quite nice too. Love these motors

I love it. Looks like it's in the already sold section of Stone Cold website, seems like it was a good price for such a good condition car. Glad you have found an auto that you like!

That curved piece in front of the auto shifter does open press the circle! At least it did on my J reg 205 XT. (looked like a GTI but only had the 1.4l engine). I also had that amazing sunroof!

Peugeot 205, my favourite car ever they are just gorgeous

2:28 Hold it hold it! A 1,9L engine is XU9. XU5 is the 1,6L 11:38 That area actually opens. That circle is there for a reason.

I do remember these, but cannot say if I ever actually saw one or not. This is a lovely example and would make an excellent usable car today.

Oooh, I had one back in 98 when i was 19. Thought at the this was the only one. Got rid after a year due to the auto box slipping.

They were and still are lovely little cars. You had a rewarding drive even in the base petrol and diesel models. It also donated it's platform to the Talbot Arizona/309.

Wow this is a nice 205. I must admit i do like the 205, i have never owned one but have driven a friends one and they are really nice to drive. Never been in an auto 205 either so this video was good to watch especially with all that luxury trim. Its funny how this was Aztec gold and then later on in 1996 they called the 106 special edition the Aztec/Inca range (yes my car did show up in your suggested next videos, being the 106 Aztec Si) I do like the wheels on this, they remind me somehow of the old Ford Capri Ghia wheels, google them and see what you think? Not identical i know but something about them. That 6 dial dash too, you dont get that now in cars, Oil pressure and temp. I also love the huge sliding sunroof. Shame no tea shelf though, you would think, being such high spec, it would have picnic tables or something of that sort. Great video as always

11:47 - pushing the small circle allows it to pop open. At least it did in my old 1988 205 xs

Working in a Peugeot dealership throughout the 90’s I remember these though we didn’t sell many. A late model of the 205 using various parts up I guess. They certainly were very luxurious 27-28 years ago. The alloy wheels were from the 405, originally fitted to the GTX i and TD models though were fitted to other 405’s later on. The centre caps had a tendency to fly off!

Thank you once again for the upload timing! The best way to enjoy your morning coffee is to watch some cool car go on a drive!

What a lovely car and what a bargain as there are a few hich mileage versions of lesser spec 205s at around this price.! It appears to have been sold now. This car was registered in England in around 2010 so at least you can look at the mot history from then. We don't have that facility here in N. Ireland, and it's one of the reasons why I'd be reluctant to buy locally ( my current Kia Rio came from Leeds). There can be problems with such low mileage cars, the main one is that the car has only ever been driven for short journeys and the poor engine has never reached running temperature. This one seems to have escaped this for the last 10 years of its life, as it would seem that it has been garaged except to take it for MOTs. There are quite a few cars here which have been used their whole lives for doing a run to the shop half a mile away for the morning paper. I wouldn't touch one with a bargepole.

19:53 did UK 205s rust more than mainland cars? In the Netherlands at least, these Peugeots are seen as quite rustproof IMHO!

Great little runner, I ‘ve had the Génération, went from grandpa to my sister to me. Did 300k with the 1360 cc engine on one clutch. It was light and fast. Ran out of the speedometer on the Autobahn. Replaced the head gasket and the subframe, the one and only item with was rotten on the car.

I really love the 205. Such a beautiful car! Too bad they are becoming really expensive in The Netherlands. As in thousands of euro's for a good one.. But then again all cars are overpriced here ;)

I can't think of another car such as the 205 that was so warmly received that the company facelifted all the other cars in the range to match the styling as customers loved it so much

Amazing! We had 3 205 1.4, 1st and 2nd gen, always loved them. Even good for some serious long distance driving like 600mi/day at a steady 80 mph on the French autoroutes. A bit noisy, but steeringwise better than most modern cars, and as such relaxing and feels secure. The gentry should even be a step up, but I’m not sure given it had PS. Still regret they’re all gone...

I remember these from the new car listings at the back of What Car? magazine. I don't think a manual gearbox was an option. Rival to the Renault Clio Baccara.

People forget it was the French who brought the luxury small car to the masses. Peugeot has this and the Roland Garros versions, Renault had Monaco and Baccara Supercinque models.

I had a gold 1992 k reg gentry with the air tube holding manual slide sunroof from 1997-2003 after my 1.6 gti 92-97. I loved it .. wish I had kept it even though it loved drinking petrol.

We were deprived of these sweet little machines in the silly U.S. I want one.

I wish she had AC, but still is the holy grail of the 205's, like Clio Baccara.

Those alloys are indeed also found on some 405s... the gtx model. Used to hunt out these in scrappies for my 205 rally car as the gtx wheels are stronger than the standard 14inch 205 alloys and much cheaper than compomotive alloys!!

Always loved the 205, cracking looking car that one and in great condition !

Whoa! I'd love that! Great review as always.

205's were so desirable especially in diesel i wanted one so badly, but never got one as they were to costly to buy for me....i had to settle for a talbot horizon.... well it did have the same diesel motor. I did get to drive a 205 much later on as it was my mums last car ...well past its prime but still pulled like a train and retained its economy till it went to scrappy when mam gave up driving

While at college a mate of mine had a 205 with those exact wheels but if memory serves it was a GTI TDI with special ed black paint,. That was a high spec machine but toward the sporty end of the market. Never seen another like it.

Where did you find a new one? Did a dealer forget it was out the back? The condition is just ridiculous!

Gentry was made also in left hand drive and black color.

Beautiful

The car just looks right. Love it.

I must confess to being a wood and leather man no matter what it's in. My 205 was a 1.1 Junior with the denim upholstery. It had 60BHP, a 5 speed from the GTI and it was quick enough. I paid £7500, so for the price of a Gentry or Roland Garros, I could have had 2 Juniors. However, when you blast that horn, you could be in a Bentley. Peugeot did try but the 205 was never replaced for its ride and handling balance.

Gets to see this is a Northern Ireland car - had nearly forgotten ‘Bairds’ was a dealer in Belfast. Not so keen on the ‘1313’ number though...

Nice to see you doing work with stone cold classic cars 👍

Can't decide whether I prefer the Roland Garros or Gentry Special Editions...

The company i worked for in the mid gave us all 205's as company cars and they all seemed to suffer with one problem after another. My 1.6 GTi had three replacement engines in 12 months.

I know someone that had a pug 205 as a second car and it looked like it came from the scrap heap rust all over it but it was an early model year.

The wheels on the Gentry were the same as were used on the 405 GTXi, just with smaller tyres...

Leather seats in green version could be beige as well. Gentry was also with LHD.

Really enjoyed this video and always loved the 205 but never owned one. I did have an auto 206 some years ago but probably not in the same league.

Not many of those left now... Driven a few in my time, great little cars.

Thanks Matt. Great start to the day

1:35 You're right about the wheels, first fitted to 405 GTX's

Gentry as a trim level was carried over to the 206 range, I almost got one but opted for the XS version.

The wheels were indeed used on 405s. Pretty sure all 205s had the side flashes, blank on all but the GTIs if memory serves