[{"id": 4236712, "authorName": "Alex_V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alex_v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, this is by far the best of its kind in Greece today and I strongly believe one of the best remaining in the world. The seller is A1+, bid with confidence and if needed, I will be involved in every step of the process, including shipping and exports formalities. Happy bidding and best of luck to all!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1584017550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4236890, "authorName": "brookeamax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brookeamax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lol looks fun #fh4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584022060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4236897, "authorName": "boomer99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomer99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It says \"with free shipping to an agreed-upon port\", so can we agree on New Jersey, USA and get this thing rolling?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584022190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4236905, "authorName": "MT911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mt911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a number of these in the 90's, the 1.9 GTI is truly a \"pocket rocket\" thrilling and very fun to drive. This looks like an unmolested example which is very hard to find.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1584022273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4236923, "authorName": "perly1977", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/perly1977/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by perly1977", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584022697, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4236985, "authorName": "DaytonaDreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daytonadreamer/", "bidAmount": 7205, "content": "$7,205 bid placed by DaytonaDreamer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584023854, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4237254, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spring is a lovely time to visit Greece. The 205 GTi will be a perfect tool to carve up some Greek country roads! Roll down the windows to take in the smells and bring on the twisties.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1584029071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4237261, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 8205, "content": "$8,205 bid placed by AUDIologist", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584029118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4237265, "authorName": "Zizu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zizu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car! So fun to drive. I remember driving it up the mountains to Val d\u2019Isere when I was a young man in the military on a day off. What a blast that was. Mind blowing performance and handling for such a little car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1584029196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4237285, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classicspotted +1 for including the era-correct 10 drachma coins!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1584029578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4237520, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @CrosslePDX , check this out. Niiiiice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584033227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4237638, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dear BaTers,\n\nAlmost a year away from auctioning one of my cars and I really missed it. I was close to BaT through commenting but nothing can beat the adrenaline rush of an auction.\n\nThe story behind this car is the following. It is a virtually one owner car. The 205 was bought new in France, from a Greek professor of Physics in the university of Marseille. He brought it with him when he returned home in late 90\u2019s but didn\u2019t drive it as he never issued Greek plates. Since I bought it, the car went to UK for storage along with other cars that I have with UK registration and only covered 500km. In the Uk it was mainly stored in Cars International premises in Suffolk, UK. I brought it in Greece few months ago but decided to sell it because I am after another vehicle which is much more expensive and an auction of an amazing Abarth 695SS I made outside BaT, didn\u2019t have the outcome I expected.\n\nThe car is a gem. I wish I could transfer the essence of the old Peugeot that you smell when you enter in it. It is all factory, it is all genuine, it is a true time capsule.\n\nI will elaborate more if you need extra information. I will be present from day one the auction ends until delivery of the car to its new owner.\n\nI will handle and pay all shipping costs irrespectively to where the car lands after the end of the auction. Help from my mentor @alex_v is always welcomed and thank you Alex for that.\n\nAs for the Greek drachmas in the dashboard compartment, they are there from the previous owner so I didn\u2019t touch them. \n\nGlad to be back.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1584035146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4238230, "authorName": "J.B.2.1.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.b.2.1.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "God I miss those. A brother-in-law (before he was that) had 1.6 GTi, it still is one of the sweetest car I've driven. This one looks to be as perfect as it can be. Amazing.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1584039571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4238569, "authorName": "biffer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The best hot hatch I've ever driven - bar none. On tight twisty roads here in the UK, nothing could touch it, and even modern cars might struggle to keep up today. Amazing agility and fantastic throttle response made them a really fun, practical car.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1584041991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4239144, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@classicsspotted\r\n\r\nAny idea what color it was before the repaint?\r\n\r\nAny story on the unmatched wheel origins?\r\n\r\n(Great video, by the way... but too short!)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584045889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4239412, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@no.radar the vehicle had a refresh in the same original factory color. No idea about the wheels. \n\nI would like to add something about the alarm system as it may raise some questions. The factory alarm system has a console with numbers just next to the gear knob (can be seen in pics 38, 39, 40). It also has a red and a green light. If it is not disarmed with the correct pin number it is red and you cannot start the car. To disarm it you have to insert the correct numbers and then the light will become green. The problem is that the system is old and it can only start when you spent 30sec to a minute in inserting various numbers until you randomly disarm it. It is crazy but I would never changed that procedure as it is part of the car. However if the new owner wish so, I can deactivate that feature at no cost before delivery. \n\nFinally, I would like to repeat as I was contacted twice for the same question, that indeed transportation of the vehicle at any US state (or any other European destination including UK) will be free of charge for the winning bidder.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1584047574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4239866, "authorName": "SocalM4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socalm4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone have any experience in terms of paperwork after this car arrives to US? Can it be registered in California? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584052190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4240431, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classicspotted & @no.radar :\r\n\r\nmy guess on the wheels is that Peugeot had multiple suppliers for the same wheel design and at some point two (or three) were replaced. similar multiple source situation exists with the 14\" and 15\" \"BBS\" style 5 wheels for E30s, some variants of which had 4 different suppliers for externally identical wheels. the back sides and under-center cap areas were different but there was no way to tell otherwise.\r\n\r\n@SocalM4 :\r\n\r\nno, this cannot be registered in CA unless you're prepared to spend the ~$10k which a CARB-certified lab would charge to test the model. this car isn't equipped with a catalyst as shown, so if such a spec existed in another european market in period, you'd have to buy those parts in order to have a chance of having a baseline which would be close to contemporary standards which CARB wants the car to meet. bottom line, not worth the cost and you'd be better off pursuing one of the other avenues for ownership of CARB-unfriendly vehicles in CA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584066000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4240484, "authorName": "BCranes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcranes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a really nice example. I can't tell from the description or the photos but it doesn't appear to have A/C?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584067608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4240730, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @bengk for your input. \n\n@socalm4 : user Bengk thoroughly replied but allow me to ask Carlos Ciquero of Reliance Customs that I have worked with in numerous occasions to confirm whether there is no way of registering that gem in Cali\n\n@bcranes no there is no a/c fitted. Just a great panorama rooftop for twisty mountain roads air supply.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584079125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4240779, "authorName": "PG1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pg1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used daily to sell these new, great times. I'd forgotten about the PIN security system which was a good idea on paper in a time when performance cars had little or no factory security and were stolen with ease. This caused Insurance premiums to rocket and sales to be affected hence factory trying to answer this. Alarms had little effect so immobilisation became the deterrent we see to this day. These are a true pocket rocket and you'll know a cared for one instantly when you sit in it as they tended to wear very easily compared to say, a Golf Gti. They weren't built to last but driven. Compared to today's traction controls etc, this is a car where it's all down to you and you have to engage and learn how to drive hard properly. No tech to spoon feed you and make you look better than you are.\nAC was never offered in the UK, it was simply Black, White,Green, Silver or Grey with Sunroof as an option. They had PAS as standard whereas the slightly calmer 1.6 didn't have PAS as standard but an option along with electrics pack of windows and remote central locking via a temperamental infra red key fob.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1584085909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4240798, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While going through my Instagram I discovered a video I made back in October. What is useful in that video is to observe towards the end of it, how smooth the vehicle accelerates with the 3rd gear: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ofKyslU0H/?igshid=1r919shqyy844", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1584091228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4240965, "authorName": "NoSleepImports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nosleepimports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy Hot Hatch, this beautiful. I've gotten close to buying and importing one of these, but it has never worked out. I will be watching this one, but sadly I suspect it's going to climb out of my price range.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1584104299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4241194, "authorName": "bjwhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjwhite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man. If only this car were white. Exactly what I'm looking for otherwise.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584109334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4241323, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by ob2s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584111435, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4241340, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Been trying to regain that one of kind GTi 1.9 feeling for a long time now. I don't need 0-60 in under 6, I need this. This was mine, I lived in the yorkshire dales, so I needed light. http://20v.org/X/pugo.jpg", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1584111843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4241560, "authorName": "CrosslePDX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosslepdx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a super a clean, well sorted GTi. Even little fiddly/fragile things like the upper dash compartment (provisioned with coins for Greek tolls), driving/fog lights, plastic door pockets and Alpine deck look to be in super condition. \r\n\r\nIn case anyone out there is looking for more rationale - these things are old enough that they feel lighter, more nimble, connected and spunky than anything available today. Yet, they are modern enough to get in, turn the key and go out about your usual commute or grocery store trip like any other car. Plus, these have tons of interior room for such a small footprint. And as a throw-back to more innocent times, more ash trays (3) than cup holders (0). \r\n\r\nAnd free shipping.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1584115537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4241902, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SOCALM4 this was the response I have just got from @cciquero that I fully trust and used many times in the past:\n\nFrom my understating, if the vehicle is over 25 years old, EPA and DOT regulations do not apply to the car. So the car could be imported as is to be driven in the US. Now, there's a possibility that the state of California has implemented something new like this in which the state wants vehicles to be more carbon emission friendly. I would have to call the state department\nand call Customs in California to see if the rules and regulations have been changed. I'd get back to you on this.\n\nCarlos Ciquero\nReliance Customs Brokerage, NY\nCell: 646.488.5170", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584121064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4241904, "authorName": "Uk215m3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uk215m3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Above it says the car is registered in Greece... So how does it have a UK number plate? It is a legal requirement in by Dvla to unregister a car with permanent export. If it has been out of the UK for more than 6 months it should have a Greek number plate. I can see a nightmare on paperwork with this car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584121077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4242104, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@uk215m3 No paperwork nightmare in this car. \r\n\r\nIn regard to the UK number plates the vehicle is still registered in the UK, declared of the road (SORN) and the MoT can be seen in the picture gallery. To double check my sayings you can simply write vehicle enquiry service UK in google that will directly take you to a page that allows you to enter the vehicle number plate. Once you do so, you will notice that indeed the vehicle is still registered in the UK.\r\n\r\nWhat may have lead you to that example is the mistake that the car is registered in Greece. I will contact BaT to change the wording in the description.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584123028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4242407, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classicspotted :\r\n\r\nthe car can be landed & cleared through customs without issue, regardless of where in the US, under the 25 year importation rules. BUT in California, they have unique emissions regulations which require additional certification process to be followed in order to title/register for road use. that's the CARB (California Air Resources Board) compliance which I mentioned below. \r\n\r\neffectively what California requires is that any car built after 1975, regardless of the emissions equipment (or lack thereof) when it was sold with new, must be updated to meet contemporary emissions standards from the time it was built. and you have to run it through a standard battery of tests (which can only be done by an approved lab) in order to prove that it meets those standards. once this has been done for a particular model/engine type, you can just test a given car of same model/engine against those established standards and get it approved.\r\n\r\nthis is why it is possible to register & use an Euro market E34 M5 with the never-sold-as-new 3.8L engine in CA - someone else did the leg work to have the type certified, so if the car is in good running condition with original catalyst or equivalent replacement parts it will be able to be registered and used.\r\n\r\nHowever, when you have a model which wasn't equipped with a catalyst from new, you'd have to retrofit whatever a catalyst-equipped 205 1.9 would have had and then pay the ~$10k USD to have it certified by a lab. these are lovely cars, but for almost everyone, a bridge to far in terms of the cost.\r\n\r\nthere are however other methods by which one can posses and operate a car in California without it being registered there. I won't get into that and leave it up to interested parties to investigate those avenues and assess vs their personal level of risk avoidance.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1584125013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4242433, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beNGK\r\n\r\nSo the effective \"California emissions tax\" on this would be $10,000? That's nuts!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584125157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4242485, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bengk I think your analysis on Cali Air Recourses Board should be permanently posted in a section of this site. Thank you.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1584125615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4242527, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@no.radar :\r\nI've never had the work done, but that's always the ballpark in which I've heard it mentioned. you have to effectively do a very small emissions calibration/testing program as we would do in the mainstream automotive industry plus you're adding how many ever layers of navigating a state bureaucracy which you're paying the testing lab to do.\r\n\r\non the other hand, if you're buying something which is big money, having to add another $10k to the purchase isn't the end of the world. additionally, I bet most of the various exotic cars from 1975-1995 have been federalized/CARB-ized at some point, so there is prior art on the specific standards that a euro spec Testarossa or whatever would need to need, so you'd just have to have the catalysts and engine tune available vs paying the big bill.\r\n\r\n@Classicspotted :\r\nthere should be a few pinned FAQs for common subjects like this and things like \"it is noted that there is a lien on the car, how does that impact the buyer's ability to consummate the sale once the auction is over\" and a few other common topics. but to some degree, BaT wants to drive discussion by the community, so by leaving things which can be answered by commenters, they drive usage of the site and that drives their revenue...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1584125958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4242558, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller notes that the car only has a UK V5 logbook in their wife's name. Mention of Greek registration has been removed from the listing.\n\nThanks for the great comments, everyone!\n\n-BaT", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1584126215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4242601, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So the big question is: Will my wife give me the ? ? from this sale?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1584126558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4242875, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was a joke of course as the car is in my wife\u2019s name for fiscal reasons, we are happily married and the money will be used for my next classic car purchase. Stupid joke, sorry.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584128339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4242902, "authorName": "Larryking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@classicspotted- very nice example and excellent video, need a couple of large numbers on the doors and u r Rally ready. \n\nCan you pls post picture of close up of Front seats and dashboard. \nTo confirm the car has power steering. \nIs there a full service history backed by invoices specify for clutch and water pump replacement. \nThank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584128720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4243215, "authorName": "madfulvia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madfulvia/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by madfulvia", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584130490, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4244330, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@larryking Give me a day or two to get close up of front seats. As for the dashboard, aren't you satisfied with the gallery ones? Please let me know what am I missing and I will gladly shoot it for you. The car doesn't have power steering and clutch functions perfectly. I have to revert on the water pump as I have to ask my mechanic on that.\n\nDear BaTers, allow me a general comment...I have just received Sotheby's email informing that Palm Beach auction is going online...If ever there was a time to buy shares on Bringatrailer, this would be it...when all big auction houses run towards online bidding, BaT is years ahead on every aspect...I wish i could be part of the start up team of BaT...well done lads.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1584139358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4244357, "authorName": "the_normanns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_normanns/", "bidAmount": 9205, "content": "$9,205 bid placed by the_normanns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584139516, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4245301, "authorName": "KudaRag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kudarag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a video showing how great these little cars are. It is a \"Harry's Garage\" video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzOYsxOi1Cw&t=3s", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1584174283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4247307, "authorName": "Tim010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim010/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had the 1.6 version about 20 years ago in the UK. It was probably the most fun car I ever owned and I would love to have another one some day. Alas I now live in Canada and not being mechanically minded think it would be difficult to keep well maintained over here. I don't think there's many repair shops in western Canada (Alberta) that would work on something like this unless someone can advise me differently?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584247467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4247330, "authorName": "platas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/platas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars are getting rare, at least here in Europe, and to see them in this shape, is nice to see one come up.\r\nGlws", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584249092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4247361, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @tim010...woke up very early today for no particular reason so had plenty of time to do some search in the web for you. You can try emailing the following garages that may well know how to deal with the 205:\r\ndaleadams dot com\r\ntischerautopro dot ca\r\nlakeviewautomotive dot ca\r\ntheirongarage dot com\r\nYou might have to drive a couple of hours to reach some of them but it could worth the shot if you do so in the most fun car you've ever owned ;-). Greetings to Alberta.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584255656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4248980, "authorName": "cam205", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cam205/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has Power Steering. You can see it in the engine bay photos. Ive owned over 10 of these cars over the years. The fluid tank is right in front of the battery. Its not actually Power Steering as such but power \"assisted' steering. SO it feels a little heavy compared to a subaru!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584345068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4248981, "authorName": "cam205", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cam205/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can also see the power steer ram on the under side photos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584345227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4249867, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @cam205 for clarifying. It was not obvious to me while driving it. The steer is very very sharp so I mistakenly guessed that there is no power steering. Most probably your username that includes the 205 means that you have expert knowledge in the specific model.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584380169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4250574, "authorName": "chrisdayto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisdayto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gearbox seems coming from a 1.6l. Do you know the reason of that change and does original one still exist ? What was original color code ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584385868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4250977, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chrisdayto Gearbox is absolutely correct as first generation 1.9 used to wear the same gearbox as 1.6. As previously described the 205 was repainted once for cosmetic reasons to its original black colour. I will post later on today a detailed undercarriage video giving you a better view of an unmolested GTI", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1584388667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4251788, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A link to a video showing the underside has been added beneath the photo of the undercarriage in the listing. The video is also available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR7fF8BuNMw\n\n-BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584394667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4254960, "authorName": "pea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, I owned a 1,6 105cv at the time as well as competitor golf gti 1600. Love them....was driving them in the french alpes. Question has been asked but I did not see answers: how much history documentation did you get for the car (original manual, invoices for fluid change, paint, another that would have taken place since new....). What is manufacturing year of the 4 tyres (4 numbers on each tyre side).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584472392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4255329, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @pea. Original manuals can be seen in the picture gallery and paint was performed by previous owner. As for the service performed in the vehicle, water pump and timing belt was changed a month ago just to be safe of the car I am offering (an oil change as well). 2 years ago all filters and plugs were also changed. Manufacturing date for the Uniroyals are 19th week of 2015.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584475535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4255405, "authorName": "ArgentoCarNut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argentocarnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the first time I say this without joking about it: If this had A/C, I'd be the winning bidder... Outstanding presentation on an outstanding car. \r\n\r\nIf you get a Clio Williams and an Alfa 145Q, you have the trilogy of the 90's euro pocket-rockets. All three absolutely thrilling to drive.\r\n\r\nGLWTA @Classicspotted - you sure present this car very well.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1584475631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4255546, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many many thanks @ArgentoCarNut...appreciate the acknowledgement. The only thing I wasn't sure about is whether I had to clean the car before undercarriage video. But I decided to leave it as it is in order to present how truly original the car is without chemicals and polishing mechanical parts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584476507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4255612, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@argentocarnut one more thing...it is over 3 years I am restoring a Renault 5 Gt Turbo Raider edition...I believe it could fit in your euro pocket-rockets just to remind how playful turbo lag was back then ;-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584476903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4255939, "authorName": "ArgentoCarNut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argentocarnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classicspotted , I never had the pleasure of getting behind the wheel of the 5 GT Turbo, but I did own all three mentioned below (Silver GTi, Blue Williams, Red Alfa), preceded by the playful Renault 11 Turbo I inherited from my father as my first car - I believe it had the same engine as the 5 GT but alas a heavier car...\r\n\r\nBack then, I used to have my car get an underside and engine-bay steam cleaning at least once a quarter. Roads in Argentina were not the same as they were in the \"developed\" world, so this was a way to ensure the car was kept in good condition. It's kind of sad that this is not even an option for me today in the US.\r\n\r\nIn any case, this GTi is beautiful - I'd expect nothing but top-notch $ for this car!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1584479176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4255952, "authorName": "pea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks. I assume last invoices will be provided to the winning bidder (picture of invoices would be a plus). Could you provide a picture of driver seat (the only one we don't see) where it usually get worn. Any idea why the car has been repainted ? strange. too bad there is no invoice detailing the work (some body work?)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584479262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4256043, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pea No body work just cosmetic. Undercarriage video is there to support such argument. I will provide a picture from driver seat with pleasure but it has to be tomorrow as nearly midnight over here.\r\n\r\n@argentocarnut It should have been difficult to let the Williams go, especially if it was yours from new. The only think close to it that I own now is a 23.000km as new R19 16V. Black colour and completely unmolested. I would have offer it to you but there is no a/c to it as well\r\n :-(", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584479886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4256868, "authorName": "Nilspettter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nilspettter/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Nilspettter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584486083, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4256901, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An older photo of the driver seat has been added to the end of the gallery.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584487003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4256917, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pea as for the driver\u2019s seat ? pic 39 shows the lower part and pic 46 shows the upper right part. I will go tomorrow and upload a complete photo in order to be 100% accurate but it is obvious that the condition of the seat cannot be described as worn. On the contrary. Will revert though, thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584487255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4257407, "authorName": "cam205", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cam205/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is essentially the best 205. Its got the 128hp motor, shorter ration 1.9 gearbox and factory fitted power steer. \r\n\r\nIf it sells under 15k its a bargain.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1584499633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4257698, "authorName": "DaytonaDreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daytonadreamer/", "bidAmount": 11111, "content": "$11,111 bid placed by DaytonaDreamer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584516381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4257835, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello fellow BaTers. Just uploaded fresh photos from the driver's seat. It looks spectacular in my eyes but you will be the ones to judge. BaT team will upload them to the gallery during the day and you will be notified for that. Always here to assist in case you have any last minute questions. Cheers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584535312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4258181, "authorName": "ArgentoCarNut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argentocarnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classicspotted , an R19 16 valve - that is rare indeed... you definitely have good taste. \r\n\r\nThe Speedline Turbine wheels that came on the Phase 1 model were a thing of beauty, but the greatest feature of the complete line came in the convertible from my POV. The continuation of the rear headrests on to the clam-shell covering the convertible roof was a thing of beauty... especially when finished in the ultra-rare purple color Renault created for that very model. An awesome car for sure. Would love to see one in good condition here.\r\n\r\nSorry for getting so far off-topic! Cheers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584542625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4258798, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photos of the driver seat have been added to the end of the gallery. Thanks for the great comments, everyone\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584552511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4259387, "authorName": "WilliamParis2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/williamparis2018/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car that has a cult following in France.....I will watch this auction closely as I sit confined in my apt. in Paris....Check out this 205 from the very well known movie \"Subway\"....It is funny to see the Mercedes W126 with the French yellow headlights chase the 205 GTI :)\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdOigVX4b7I", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1584556444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4259667, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great tip for a movie ? ? tonight...not sure that any 205 could survive that jump", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584557413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4262191, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool car! It's got some rabbit lines. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584582727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4262320, "authorName": "mikestonka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikestonka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Once you do a little research into this Peugeot, you realize what a European changemaker this car was.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584585711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4262400, "authorName": "cam205", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cam205/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interior is also really nice. Aside from the black dials the seats have held up remarkably well. Usually they are all shrunk and tearing apart. Wry hard to find in that condition.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584587233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4262549, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 11666, "content": "$11,666 bid placed by ob2s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584592431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4262985, "authorName": "Willis54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willis54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, great looking GTI ! Any scratch or dents we should be aware of ? Do you know if (or is there any sign of) the car has been involved in any accidents ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584625015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4263033, "authorName": "Willis54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willis54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh sorry, almost forgot, anything not working in the car ? Any expected maintenance or repair ? Many thanks and GLWA !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584625721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4263163, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @willis54. I started writing a response to your questions and ended up with a resume. I believe it is more useful for all the audience. \n\nPeugeot 205 GTI 1.9, 67.320km (41.830 miles)\n\nIN A FEW WORD\nVirtually one owner car as I have driven it for approx 500km.\nNever raced, never tuned\nRepainted to original color once for cosmetic reasons, no rust, no exterior dents \nDry stored \nMaybe the best you can find today\n\nSPECIFICATIONS\n1989 car\nFrench delivery\nFactory paint: 1600 noir \nOriginal woodworking seats semi anthracite leather \n\n4 cylinders in line 1905 cm3, 8 valves, multiple injection\nOriginal 130hp DIN\n875kg only\n205kph top speed\nFront wheel drive\n0/100 in 7.8 sec claimed, 8.2 sec reported\n\n\nHISTORY\nBought new in official Peugeot dealer in Marseille, France called SIAP Peugeot by the first owner a Greek professor of Physics in the University of Marseille. Upon his retirement he brought it in Athens Greece where it remained for a long period of time untouched. From 2017 to 2019 it remained stored in Cars International offices in Suffolk. Mid 2019 it returned in Athens where I rarely driven it due to the low millage score I didn\u2019t want to affect. \n\nDocuments\nVarious original documents such as owners manuals and others are available\n\nBODY\nUnrusted car with straight body which can be observed by photos and video I provided and can be found further down in a comment made by bringatrailer team.\n\nPAINT\nNo surface scratches, no scratches in exterior plastics and original decals in vivid colour.\n\n\nINTERIOR\nSemi anthracite leather seats very well preserved\nNon smoker car\nGreat original carpets, steering wheels , gearknob\nvery good roof lining and perfectly working panoramic rooftop\nNo dent or shade in the dashboard\n\nAll instruments and light work\nPeriod correct Alpine radio fitted\n\nMECHANICALS\nGreat engine bay and wheel arches show dry use and low kms\nAll parts are the original factory ones with no modification whatsoever and no overhauling ever performed.\nTiming belt was changed a month ago together with oil change and a general check just to be sure that I will sell it in perfect condition\n\n\nWHEELS AND TYRES\n5 wheels available in good shape and tires in good shape\n\n\nFAULTS\nFront right wheel has minor scratches. 3 wheels are Speedline and two are SMP. Pictures available in the gallery.\nFactory alarm system with pin number doesn\u2019t function correctly and can be deactivated in case requested by the new owner. \n\nJust to remind that I offer free transportation across the globe.\n\nHope I helped but still here to answer further to any questions you may have.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1584628135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4263338, "authorName": "PAW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great example of 205 GTI. GLWTS\r\n\r\nThere are two distinct schools of 250 GTI restoration cult: the top of the line 1.9 with all extras - where this car represents well. The other is 1.6 with absolutely no extras = lightest possible car with 14\" pepper pot wheels\r\n\r\nPersonally I am with the latter with my phase 1 car - visually the same bright red car as the launch cars were. As these cars are no way fast in today's money (regardless the engine) In my thinking the lightness and via that agility is the way to go\r\n\r\nJust got my car from paint & now putting it together. Will be following this auction closely - as ... Perhaps I should also auction mine? Hmmm", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584630958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4263375, "authorName": "iloveit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iloveit/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by iloveit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584631588, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4263422, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 12666, "content": "$12,666 bid placed by ob2s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584632318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4263632, "authorName": "Tom_R.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_r.-user/", "bidAmount": 13456, "content": "$13,456 bid placed by Tom_R.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584635377, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4263988, "authorName": "nhorster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhorster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Exceptional car. LH DRIVE or RH drive headlights? Looks like setup for continent", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584640462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264004, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I doubt the French spec has been altered.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584640594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264015, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nhorster As previously described it is a French car bought new in Marseille so it still has its original French spec. However while in the UK, Cars International technician had placed something like an aluminium foil on the headlights in order to pass UK's MOT test", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584640812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264053, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by ob2s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584640912, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4264058, "authorName": "Tom_R.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_r.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang it, @ob2s! I was getting excited!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584640964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264067, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's it.\r\n\r\nI'm out.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584641027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264070, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably won't meet reserve", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584641051, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264080, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/19/20 for $14,000 to ob2s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584641102, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4264084, "authorName": "Tom_R.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_r.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ob2s: do you have any idea how many times I have said that, just to kick myself for not bidding? Any other week I\u2019d be in for at least one more.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584641107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264094, "authorName": "chrisdayto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisdayto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "transport from Greece is a pain in a neck... all border are closed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584641153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264099, "authorName": "Willis54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willis54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done !!! My wife would not have been around I would have played ???", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584641157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264111, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Willis54 I may not be able to keep it for that reason, so you may see it again....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584641273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264120, "authorName": "Tom_R.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_r.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chrisdayto: Sure, for now. So long as you don\u2019t need this car for a while, you\u2019ll be fine. Even if it takes six months, it\u2019s not like it\u2019s his daily driver he\u2019s depending on to out food in the table!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584641333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264137, "authorName": "Tom_R.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_r.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ob2s: you let me know if your wife revokes your permission slip, I\u2019ll gladly step into your place!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584641403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264131, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ob2s Very very happy for you. I will email you eminently. The car is as described. Of course no borders are closed for goods and you will soon have it by you. Thank you BaT for giving us the opportunity to drift away from viruses and concentrate to what we passionately love.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1584641430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264193, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are great cars: I drove several when they were new and I was working in Europe. Glad to see they have an audience/market in America", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584641685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264194, "authorName": "PAW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting. These command higher prices in Europe especially when one deducts the potential cost of transport to US off the sales price. So not listing mine here :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584641686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4264235, "authorName": "chrisdayto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisdayto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How lucky you are Obs2 ! I missed my click to rise this auction up ! :) Enjoy that car and congratulations to Classicspotted for his car description and availability on replies... hope to see a similar 205Gti very soon.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584641932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4266399, "authorName": "BlissPoint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blisspoint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chrisdayto - bad things happen when you inexplicably and without purpose wait until the last second to submit a bid. This isn't eBay.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584658946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4266933, "authorName": "Tom_R.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_r.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BlissPoint: I can\u2019t speak for @chrisdayto, but some of us get a little slow and start procrastinating around our clicks on purpose.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584671571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4272198, "authorName": "CPT_5LOW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpt_5low/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How cool if the Drahma come with the car!!\r\nThis is such an iconic model, rarer than a Countach in the US... if only the dang global pandemic wasn't spoiling the fun, this would be a perfect opportunity for the buyer to do a couple weeks cross European road trip, visit the 'Ring, then ship the car..... very well bought!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1584782260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4272755, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cpt_5low I guess your comparison of the 205 to the Countach was somehow influenced by the homepage of radwood . co website :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584804539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4274029, "authorName": "CPT_5LOW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpt_5low/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Haha @Classicspotted wow, I have never been to their homepage till now... that's just too funny!! I completely picked the Countach randomly!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1584852946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4567465, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tom_R . @Willis54 @chrisdayto You may not be interested, but with the lockdown on travel, check out the 205's ...... it is a nail biter. http://20v.org/X/205.html", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590508330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4567612, "authorName": "Willis54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willis54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ob2s OMG that\u2019s not great... ? Although I was thinking about this Auction a couple of weeks ago and was still like \u00ab\u00a0I should have bidded\u00a0\u00bb. Good luck and hope you\u2019ll get it soon !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590510382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4567772, "authorName": "chrisdayto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisdayto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ob2s Woah ! I am a freight forwarder specialist in cars shipping and I've never seen such mess with a shipping routing ? have you subscribed a pedal boat ? Give me your BL number and shipping details so that I can check whats going wrong if you need my help...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590512087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4567865, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @chrisdayto, I was told once it left Antwerp it would be mid June to JAX because there was a 'transship'. So I knew it would be long, but no idea where or if the car would sit out in the sun or for how long or the circuitousness of the route. Check my trip page again, refresh and scroll to the bottom.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590513327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4568543, "authorName": "chrisdayto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisdayto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I fear it was shipped with a banana boat because it was very cheap. I hope that it was loaded into a container to avoid successive handling of the car by malicious people... You must have a bill of lading (shipping document) to track it and claim it upon its arrival. it mention the way of loading too. It's a pity they don't ship it to JAX directly from Antwerp...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1590518455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4569061, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Allow me to explain my participation over the transportation procedure. So. Auction ended 19/3. After a smooth communication with @OB2S, everything was settled and a few days later payment was received. As borders were heavily jammed due to covid I paid a significant surplus in order for the 205 to be transported very early in the morning of 1st of May from Belgium to Amsterdam (4 hours of waiting in the borders due to traffic). The vehicle arrived safely and speedily in the port of Amsterdam. A week later I informed @ob2s through email that the coming week there is an opening of a transit with a container from Amsterdam to Miami. If this choice was accepted, it is next week that the 205 would have landed in the US with a container and then @ob2s could take it from there to its new home. From my understanding Hischam of ocl .eu who is handling the transport and @ob2s have had in good terms and mutually agreed that instead of choosing that option, they concluded that the current route of Ro-Ro should be preferred as it will land closer to the final destination (than Miami), that will take more time and it will cost must less for the importer in terms of receiving cost. \r\n\r\nAs I have learned the 205 is currently travelling with hoeghautoliners. com which is considered to be one of the best RoRo companies in the world and hopefully it will arrive to its final destination soon for the new owner to cherish that french iconic gti.\r\n\r\nSumming up, I succumbed any obstacle at any cost for fast delivery to initial port destination and offered free container to US. @ob2s took another option something that is reasonable enough for me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590521144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4569271, "authorName": "Classicspotted (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicspotted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thank you @ob2s. Useful experiences for us all. And after all, not sad ones as they only have to do with our passion. Stay in touch.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1590522097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4569241, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classicspotted: This boat trip has nothing to do with you at all. You went over and above on every detail. Once the car was on the ship, you were done. Period. The route was the luck of the draw. I just thought it was interesting to show the route the 205 took. Each port comes as surprise to me because, the system won't tell you until it leaves the previous, so I never know what is next. There is a normal route from Antwerp to Jacksonville, direct, but these are Covid19 times, so Hoegh has to go where they can fill a ship. It is unfortunate for me, but it is a function of the new world. re The 'free container', Miami quoted $1750 to remove the car from the container, on top of the other receiver costs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1590522100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4781274, "authorName": "mchang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mchang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ob2s do I know you from 20v.org? Shoot me an email. I'm pretty sure you know it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594790748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4828176, "authorName": "Willis54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willis54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ob2s I\u2019m curious \ud83d\ude0a Did you get it ? Happy with it ! My brother had a 1.6 GTI back when we had was 18 and loved it ! Such a great car !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595681105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4837031, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Willis54 I am not ignoring you, but I am getting some more photos together. I store it away from home. It is really nice. My mechanic who services rally prepared 205s said there was nothing about the car that said it has more than the indicated 67k km. Here it is tagging along with Franco-Italiano nobility en route to Astoria, Oregon. http://20v.org/X/sms.jpg", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1595911746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4837441, "authorName": "Willis54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willis54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ob2s Great to hear ! Enjoy your new ride ! Looks great !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1595941178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4853505, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tom_R. @Willis54 @chrisdayto @CPT_5LOW @Classicspotted Took me a while to get this story together and I still haven't worked the 1.9 into 'conversation' with my significant other, so it may be on the market again soon. Please see http://20v.org/X/gti.html", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596142999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4853759, "authorName": "AUDIologist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiologist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ob2s This may be the most well traveled 205 GTi in the world, LOL!\r\nI may be interested if you decide to let it go. Cheers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596143912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4854561, "authorName": "CPT_5LOW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpt_5low/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ob2s ugh... those significant others...haha. Just work out some tradeoff deal... what are they into, hobbies, addictions? ;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1596154924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5234413, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chrisdayto I need some advice, please look at this picture http://20v.org/tmp/info.jpg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1603576757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10250489, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AUDIologist - re your post in classicspotted visit post (didn't want to post there). I am torn about who made out on the bidding, me or you. I'm 11k additional in now. 8k post delivery non-discretional. It has been frustrating as ENFER, excuse my French, but it is now \r\n completely sorted.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670876495, "type": "comment"}]