Vehicle Description
Car number 177 is straight out of a prominent Group B Rally
Collection. 1986, the Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 had established itself
as the dominant force in the World Rally Championship, overcoming
strong competition from Audi and Lancia. In just three years, it
achieved 16 victories in 26 races and secured consecutive Drivers'
and Manufacturers' titles, its success curtailed only by the end of
Group B regulations.
Capitalizing on the relaxed technical requirements of Group B,
Peugeot produced 200 road-legal versions of the 205 Turbo 16. While
it shared only a superficial resemblance to the standard model,
this version featured a rear-mounted 1.8-liter turbocharged engine
paired with an advanced viscous-coupled four-wheel drive system,
all beneath a racing-inspired hinged rear clamshell. Despite its
output of approximately 200 horsepower being lower than some
rivals, it could reach 60 mph in under seven seconds, with a top
speed of 132 mph.
This specific car, the 177th road-legal Turbo 16 produced, was
originally delivered to Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani of
Qatar in black (believed to be the only black 205 Turbo 16!).
Regularly driven in London, it was maintained by Peugeot dealers
Warwick Wright in Chiswick. The Sheikh owned it until July 2007,
after which it had only 8,062 kilometers on the odometer. The car
then transferred to Hafid Dilaimi, who used it sparingly, adding
just 28 kilometers before selling it to Tom Kirby of Stroud,
Gloucestershire, in January 2013. Under Kirby's care, the vehicle
was meticulously maintained and readied for concours events, with a
notable appearance at the Salon Prive at Blenheim Palace.
In January 2022, it underwent an extensive service at BGMSport in
Brackley, Northamptonshire, costing nearly $14,000. This service
included cambelt, filter, and fluid changes, along with new clutch
and brake master cylinders, refurbishment of all wheels, and
professional detailing.
By appointment only. Please contact Lucas for more information
(786) 448-5966. www.thebarnmiami.com
