New Addition - Topaz 1.6 Gti

[ciarandeery1 22]

For the last few months I have been in contact- some call it pestering a guy who first posted a few photos this car on another site.

He has it 14 nearly 15 years and it was his first car, he was initially very reluctant but with some gentle persuasion I managed to get a chance to go view it. I was praying he would sell as I had to catch the boat and no other way planned to get home. So after selling my graphite 1993 (to make way for this one) I headed for the mainland.

Low and behold I seen in his garage a very genuine 205. Topaz was made for one year in 1990 so is slightly

Rare(er)

It fell foul of a few max power mods like sub and sound system but bar that it's all there.

Covered 57k miles, original service book all stamped up to 40k, has vast history etc with it. This one is definitely a keeper and I cannot believe he actually has trusted me on taking care of it.

Few things to do but will be seen at a show or two over next year etc here's some pics, I'm sitting in Birkenhead at the minute lol

Just done a 100 mile trip and never missed a beat. Totally loving this one gone to leave it pristine!

 

Some before and after

Basically all the lights where looking slightly tired and I really wanted to freshen it up, i also removed the k&n and put on the standard induction. It really won't need much else, a new standard exhaust, a detail and a section of drivers seat cloth and it's very good at that

All fitted and some spot light driving protectors also!

It was time for a quick wash and a few snaps! I got some g techniq today to seal trims at a later date

It really needs a good going over and swirls removed but I'm very happy anyway at the minute

[Anthony 1,003]

Very nice I do like Topaz - hence I bought one myself - although mine's not as tidy as that appears to be.

 

Are you planning on putting some standard numberplates back on in place of those Max Power-esq italic ones?

[ciarandeery1 22]

Hi ant! Yes I'm the process, I've found an image of original dealer 'Blackshaws' burton on Trent plates & rear window sticker so I'm going to get those reproduced to get fitted. Also need a repair section for the bolster. The last owner was 6'2'' and sore on the little bolster lol

 

It is indeed tidy verging very tidy bar a few wee storage marks etc. None the less a great purchase

[jackherer 543]

As above, new plates will make a huge difference.

 

The thick red un-fused wire coming off of the battery (presumably there for the sound system you mentioned) looks like a bit of a fire hazard to me, I'd do something about that ASAP! It looks like it could melt on the exhaust manifold...

[ciarandeery1 22]

Will have a look at that later tonight! Never really thought much about that I was that happy lol

[dobboy 231 2 Cars]

Looks really nice.

[Reebmit 51 4 Cars]

Great looking car! do like Topaz.... ☺

[gmyorks 2 1 Cars]

Looks great..!

where did you get the lucas headlights from, ive struggled to find some..?

thanks.

[ciarandeery1 22]

Thanks everyone.

The Lucas ones I bought from farmer - craig Morrison a while back. I was going to use my valeos but thought the Lucas would do fine for now just to freshen the front up.

They have become scarce since then

[gmyorks 2 1 Cars]

i managed to get a set of headlights via the net the same make as the driving lamps.. theLucas ones are no longer avalible according to an email from Lucas.

[ciarandeery1 22]

Dealer plates purchased and fitted

[jord294 92]

Very nice

[ciarandeery1 22]

its been a fun few months, had it at a few local classic shows and on a few trips around the coast. I got my dealer plates & window stickers made up and fitted. Managed to source a working period clarion headunit at a reasonable price.

 

The drivers seat is next on the list, i ordered new material and a foam to fix it so hopefully over the coming months get that sorted. still need to remove the alarm and the sound system some eejit fitted, oh and source a walker exhaust or something similar as that tail pipe is getting on my nerves. it has its imperfections and various storage marks and dents bar that its a work in progress and i want to get the use out of it as much as possible at the same time. here are some photos from a few weeks back when we had a nice spell of weather.

 

i ended up in contact with the original owner of the car and it was nice to hear some stories of when he owned it. he seemed glad that it was still on the road and going well.

 

[barneys66 122 1 Cars]

What a beauty! Great that you've been in touch with the original owner; did you get any pics off him..?

[ciarandeery1 22]

Thanks! Haven't heard back from him and don't really want to be torturing him but I would love to see ones if he has any

[Andy 105 1 Cars]

Lovely looking car. Very straight , clean and tidy and a rare colour

[ciarandeery1 22]

Lovely looking car. Very straight , clean and tidy and a rare colour

 

cheers andy, i always loved the topaz but it seemed to get very scarce over the last few years.

[ciarandeery1 22]

Not much to update on this it's been parked up the last few months! Had the dent guy out on Friday and removed anything he could find! New back box and a few other bits to tidy up for the coming year, here she is in all her glory ( this was before any dents were removed for the hawk eyes )

No workship is complete without the correct attire

[JimLad 1]

Hi, lovely car. My 205 was supplied by Blackshaws and I'd love to get some reproduction dealer plates like you've done. Nice period touch. Could you tell me who did them for you please? Thanks in advance.

[barneys66 122 1 Cars]

Hi, lovely car. My 205 was supplied by Blackshaws and I'd love to get some reproduction dealer plates like you've done. Nice period touch. Could you tell me who did them for you please? Thanks in advance.

I might be wrong, but suspect he went to DMB http://www.dmb.uk.com/cat/122/dealer-sets

Edited May 1, 2017 by barneys66

[205Rallee 59]

I might be wrong, but suspect he went to DMB http://www.dmb.uk.com/cat/122/dealer-sets

I got my plates and dealer sticker from DMB absolutely brilliant exactly the same as the originals at a good price and delivered really quickly