FORGOTTEN Peugeot 205 GTI RALLY CAR! Will It RUN And DRIVE 250 MILES Home?!

[@tastyclassics]

Apologies it's only an hour if it'd been a gearbox job it would of been a lot longer 😂

[@simonbarnwell7787]

😂

[@forrestrobin2712]

@@tastyclassics So Ben, you understood that for most of your subscribers, the longer the better 🤣

[@Philg0jba]

Size does matter 😂

[@forrestrobin2712]

@@tastyclassics & @Philg0jba As we say here across the channel : "Plus c'est long, plus c'est bon !" I'm a poet, but no one knows it 🤭

[@GT380man]

Ben, it’s perfect as it is. Thank you for the inspiration and entertainment!

[@realreviewer294]

I’m going thru an extremely depressing time in my life. My oldest and dearest joy of all time has always been cars, and I’m staring to loose interest in them. I look forward to Friday now because your videos are keeping me going brother ! One can have all the money, cars, houses, but if you don’t have a sense of purpose and joy they don’t matter. Thanks for keeping me inspired, you have no idea how much of a positive impact your videos can make in someone’s life. To those who replied or liked my comment: I appreciate everyone’s support and encouraging words. Thanks fellas !

[@s001100010011100100]

i hear you brother. greets from norway

[@mattjones7200]

Mate keep going …. If you need any support google Pwrpas mens mental health charity. All the numbers you may need are there. You not alone buddy! 👍

[@DHunti]

Keep going matey the light shines brighter than you think at the end of that dark tunnel you are going through keep going my friend be strong,Music , sunlight. and clean water are all very important for sure 🙏🌟✅

[@nsz2302]

Buy a v6 Alfa. It's just like therapy it will keep you busy and happy at the same time.

[@andynoble9786]

Me and you both mate, that's why I came on here to enjoy the video and take my mind off life

[@shammon1]

This is like being round at your mates and you are messing about with cars , great stuff it makes you feel as if you are there with him.

[@steveosshenanigans]

Yes it does doesn’t it

[@jimr71]

Today, I became 54 years old. It's 36 degrees here in Adelaide. I've got the day off work. I used to own a 205 GTI 1.6 on a G plate. (Best car I ever had) When I sat down today on my KZbin throne, the beanbag and saw this weeks episode it made me feel 19 again. Hells yeah, this stuff is epic.

[@MIAAOOOUUUU]

🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷😸

[@staceyrenner5418]

Well, just going to say before I'm even 30 seconds in that this is going to be absolutely awesome. 10:07AM here in Alberta, it's slow at work and my desk is in the back far away from everyone, thanks for making the next hour or so tolerable!!

[@LordInter]

ooooh you guys didn't get the 205 over that side of the pond right? In Europe these were loved as fast reving engines, handling like a god and light as a feather

[@staceyrenner5418]

@LordInter no we did not, but I sure wish we had.

[@tastyclassics]

Love that it's made it you!

[@staceyrenner5418]

@@tastyclassics your videos always do Ben! If I ever get across the pond for a visit, I'm coming to say hi lol.

[@markrussell4282]

Loving the content Ben!

[@christyler373]

and us

[@kernel_inpage_error]

Mate your channel is a finding of the new year of 2025. Was watching only US car revival guys before, but seeing same theme in the UK is something. Keep it going!

[@brianmac8260]

Simon Fordman if you haven't seen him. Genius.

[@mikecleasby709]

As a 53 year old petrolhead, I’ve got to admit that the noise of this thing made me grin like a Cheshire Cat and brought back many fond memories of a significantly misspent youth!! Keep the content coming Ben! 👍

[@byronmills5952]

Fabulous! What a find! It's also now one of the oldest 205 Gti's still in existence with it being a late 1984 car. Very much looking forward to seeing further adventures with it 👍👍

[@tomedian]

Unfortunately it's not a GTI..probably a dressed up XS shell..several tell tale signs..most noticeable.wrong dashboard, wrong wing mirrors, rear arch mountings missing..😮

[@mattyg267]

All car checks come back as a genuine GTi

[@KartCentral]

Something about old peugeots, there just incredible. Nice to see someone share the same passion! I've had my fair share and the seats in a 405 are just delightful!

[@spokesmann]

Another epic project, personally love Peugeots. Still drive a 32 year old 306 D myself, Id never sell it. Looking forward to more on the 205!

[@procta2343]

i still own a y plater 306 HDI

[@PantsManUK]

Oh, so great. 205's hold a very special place in my heart as well. My mum had a diesel 205 when I was learning to drive, so it was one of the cars I practiced in (along with whatever dads car at the time was, I suspect the diesel 305, but that was a rare drive for me).

[@thehighlander8407]

Content gets better and better. I'm not a petrol head but you're videos draw me in with your enthusiasm and love of what you do.

[@MrYayyay77]

Closer to home the better it sounds. 😎

[@danieldistinkt]

Long time lurker from up the road (St Asaph) here - loved this one! This channel has become one of my weekly highlights and im not really even a car guy!

[@locomotionlotion779]

Pug 205's are mega. I learned to drive in my parent's 205 XLD (1.9l), which they had from new in 1988 and kept until it was scrapped in 2011. We limped it onto the forecourt to get it traded in on the scrappage scheme, but she was thoroughly dead by then. Rear steer issue, flat and bald tyres, starter motor had gone, trim panels missing, seats destroyed, everything was faded, the paint was destroyed, rust all over it, oil leaks, some gears seemed to be in pieces and wouldn't mesh at all, brakes were questionable, no handbrake, backbox was clinging on, manifold was blowing, 300,000+ miles on the clock..... But did it drive itself onto the dealership forecourt as it was required to do? Yes it did.

[@ana-fur]

My heart goes out to you Ben, rooting around the engine and underneath of a car, in the freezing cold weather, whilst I’m sat with the central heating on watching you working in the cold. That’s probably why I became a secretary and not a mechanic 😊😊😂😂❤

[@rickyrall1971]

@@ana-fur But you got to love his unit. That’s something everyone dreams off

[@simes205]

Brilliant. I’ve had my 205GTI 24 years! It’s got 8 more valves too. Yours looks like an old challenge car.

[@5tevenH]

Not original then buddy

[@simes205]

@ everything except engine and gearbox is, oh and brakes and suspension. Standard exhaust! It’s had 16v since 2003 plus throttle bodies.

[@SoWereDoingWhatNow]

Looks like a challenge alright!

[@shaungardiner313]

Your videos are brilliant mate! My kids always ask if they can watch big tastey as your known as in my household! Keep it going brother, thank you for your amazing content!

[@christyler373]

we love your videos me and the wife makes us so happy he ha

[@noahcalland8316]

Well that's my evening made. This is gonna be fun

[@Jack_Vane]

I said out loud that I thought it had been cammed the moment I heard that lumpy idle. You have yourself a little beauty there!

[@jimmer1976]

Didn’t have you down as a Peugeot man! I’ve got a 3door phase 2 309 Gti in my garage, had it 17 years now 👍

[@hairybastid2692]

Should have kept the white one, Doors. It was much nicer 😅

[@Ksixstring]

Just what i needed after a boring works event. Time to unwind with a cuppa tea and Tasty Classics.

[@kevinnye5132]

Wasn’t Norwich The Sale of the Century TV show city ? Nicolas Parsons would be proud of you Ben , Top Prize 👍🏻

[@grodley6875]

Amazing that the previous owner of the 205 was also a winner on Bullseye 39:39 ... twice, by the look of it?

[@kevinnye5132]

@ 🤣 now your showing your old !!!!!!!

[@markbatch3828]

😂​@@grodley6875

[@nostreamavailable9090]

It's actually really tidy looking, you could argue that its time as a rallye car is the reason its survived that well. Good on you mate, another victory. Proud of you 👍🏻

[@TheKubelman]

As Vice Grip would say, "The lid to the Power Barn isn't exactly hermetically sealed." and the Nissin Hut ain't either...

[@amnril]

Love Derek, one of three US KZbinrs I watch regular. Vice Grip, Sleeper Dude and Junkyard Digs

[@buddyweiz]

And "Legit Sreet Cars"

[@JohnHonda101]

I like the Honda Step Thru in the Garage too.

[@fill7t1]

Cub

[@mikethomas2138]

Only had 1 Peugeot, a very tired G reg 205 1.4GT fabulous drive, cornered so well. This is the first time I’ve seen your channel, but I’ll keep watching.

[@eddiezetlein6582]

Nice acquisition to the ever growing fleet. It looks like the driveshaft was the issue that saw it laid up, so sorting that was heroic. At 11.41 it looks to me like the nearside strut is missing a fixing , so you might want to check that out first , because kicking arse on 2 fixings could end in tears. Great video Ben, really enjoyed it, as always.

[@IainInLondon]

I'm glad you've done a 205 - nice. We didn't own a car when I was young, but my dad would always hire a 205 when we'd visit family during the holidays. Good memories.

[@littleemz7735]

love these videos, I know absolutely nothing about cars but am interested in them all the same. Don't know why but all of your recent videos have satisfied an itch in my brain. Looking forward to seeing the channel growth you deserve

[@k1er4n544]

Honestly i have seen many cars on KZbin and that one has something genuinely special about it shes a keeper

[@redmile999]

Friday viewing sorted. Better than everything else on tv

[@turbod_2.0]

Awesome! Love the vintage rally car content 🙂I noticed at 17:49 one of the three studs on the passenger side strut mounting is either missing or snapped off.

[@symgas4080]

What a find that ain’t then! Well done mukka. Worth every penny you spent. That’s got to be a keeper isn’t it? You can have a lot fun with that beauty. I must mention this: I do admire your tenacity and endurance, where most would have thrown the towel in long before. The Jag episodes have confirmed how true my last statement was. Great viewing cheers buddy. Wishing you and your family a very happy and prosperous new year. 🫡

[@esotericman22]

205 gti. Takes me straight back to the early 90s. Great video, I really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@ianparker6182]

Should have purchased the Blue/White Honda C90/70 propped up against the wall. They are fetching good money these days 😀

[@richardh8082]

I had, and abused, my C90

[@ianparker6182]

@@richardh8082 did you see the customised green one

[@MrMarksdaniels]

@@ianparker6182 exactly what I thought, they go for silly money.

[@jamesonslow]

I had the rare 205 DTurbo, 3dr in flame red. Lovely! Put 90k miles on it very happily. Only got rid because I cracked the block. Still exists somewhere. 🙂

[@peterhurn4045]

Love this, loved my 205 1.6 GTI, aside from the "standard options" already mentioned you are on a positive already. You have more trim than I had after leaving mine in a car park on a Saturday afternoon in Bedford ! Getting the popcorn ready to watch...

[@jameskerr5756]

I had a poverty spec 1.8 diesel 3 door 205 H reg. Had it for years and it got the bollocks kicked right out of it, but it still came back for more. Engine was indestructible, the car bit around the engine less so. 2p sized brake discs made for a few skid marks but unfortunately not on the road! Great wee car. Great episode.

[@forrestrobin2712]

Just what I need Ben. I'm in rhe process of getting my late mum's 1991 1,6 automatic back.on the road. The big job (for me at least - I'm a teal beginner !) is swapping out the stupid automatic choke with a manual kit. I'd love to get a twin carb on it! My plugs were black too from overfuelling, which was due to the auto choke problem. I wonder if this one has the same problem? The sunroof got vandalised a few years ago unfortunately, so I think I'll just weld a steel sheet on Poppy like this one. Edit: Lucky man you have a manual choke! The auto choke is an absolute nightmare! Poppy has never idled properly since she was new! PS if anyone has a rev counter for one of these let me know... i'm looking for one! Sheer joy (again Ben!) Thanks for this. I'm inspired to get on with mine, though Poppy is 785km away on the West coast of France at the moment, dozing peacefully in her garage with her friend Rita my 1985 Renault 4TL. Can't wait to see where you go with this!

[@spudw136]

HOW HAVE I JUST FOUND YOU!!!!!! SUBSCRIBED 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 I'm from the UK also good to see these video here so keep videos comming like this PLEASE!!!!!! UK vicegripgarage!!!!!! YES YES YES

[@christyler373]

and me

[@Bicyclehub]

My God! What an amazing find! Every video from you is epic. It will be brilliant to see the Peugeot back in action on a rally stage.

[@TheCaptScarlett]

Dampness - guessing when you filmed this over the past few days, if it was last weekend when there was a warm spell following on from the first cold snap/snow. As a result the relatively warm moisture-laiden air will condense on the cold engine block. So it's not water ingress inside the shed. Cheers Ben, keep up the good work

[@lindseyscott3011]

Absolute dream. £3800 is a bargain if you ask me! Should look into a wood burner for the workshop 👍

[@nostreamavailable9090]

When you've got an open fire of some kind, your bin stays strangely empty 😂

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

With CO and C02 sensors...

[@officialmysteriousrider6327]

Or he could make one from a propane tank & buy some flue stove pipe

[@nostreamavailable9090]

@officialmysteriousrider6327 could even be video content, I'd watch that gladly. You just know Ben's got the fabrication skills for sure. That old Austin 1100 would have made brilliant barbecue.

[@nostreamavailable9090]

Open the bonnet and flip your burgers and chops 🤣

[@bertoltb13]

After your Jag struggles you deserved an easy win. Looking forward to seeing you hoon around a rally circuit!

[@Janie952]

What a car!! Got you home safe and sound (even if it was uncomfortable). Peugeot 205 GTi simply the best 😍

[@davidwilliams-e9q]

Great addition to the collection. Sixties and seventies rallying was my passion. You’ve got to get a nav and do a rally! Keep up the good work.

[@affordablevs]

Back in the day I missed the 205 thing - I was a fast Ford and Vauxhall guy controversially! I nearly bought an 86 1.6 in Silver but in the end my pal who had just couldn't let it go..... always admired them from a far - great bit of fun this will be when it's a tad warmer! Great find!

[@wauley]

Annnd I bloody loved that. Balls of steel, literally, taking that on the M6! Bravo Ben

[@paulmcfarlane6034]

Loving the variety of cars you work with on here, always something new to look forward to every Friday 😊

[@jackieeardley800]

The sound of it at 59:28 onwards wow! Goosebumps. ❤️

[@paulbaxter8611]

Thanks

[@erlantzgn4705]

Thank you for adding the automatic dubbing option, I follow you from Spain and it helps me to enjoy your content even better.

[@MichaelThomas-be7gq]

106 XL, Rallye & GTI, 306 XSD (I think), I loved them all, and that is my 20s in an nutshell. She is an absolutely belter, and as soon as you opened up at 5,000rpm, that cam at chat was glorious. Smart decision on keeping it for the summer, those carbs need some TLC and the twin choke. Setting them up right will bring that car to life.

[@Neilcapri]

When I was working in heron St asaph (N.WALES) peugeot/talbot garage on the yts. They had the new Peugeot 405 launch, and they had ARI VATANEN'S GROUP B 205 RALLY CAR there in the back yard and we had to push it to the front showroom.......no keys!!!!!. So no pics as no mobile phones then at the time. I didn't go to the launch party. In the back yard you could not move for 405 cars every where, and now you rarely see them. The peugeot 205gti has a lovely engine sound, just like a 2.8i capri. I'm 55 now........wish I could go back to the eighties. Really enjoy this video. On a B reg as well......... cool

[@rob103rl]

I thought I was the only one who kept a list of my cars haha! Used to have a 405 1.9GR as a young kid in the 90's - a really nic car - then a 405 Mi-16. A beast!

[@mhawkins1975]

I love these long drive it home videos ben

[@shaunpearce1166]

That looks like Drayton, outside Norwich. Fab vlogs as always. Am a Ford man so looking forward to the Carpri video 😊👍.

[@christyler373]

could be

[@shaunpearce1166]

@christyler373 I recognise the Red lion pub 👍

[@steven-vn9ui]

Bless it's little heart, the mighty 205! Had a couple in the past, a proper fun car.

[@MonkeywoodGarage]

Would love to see more collect, repair and will it drive home videos!

[@nickwarren9673]

"Hello!" I bet it starts with that welcome. A bottle of 'vino tinto' and an hour of Tasty Classics beckons!!! ❤

[@Panigale67]

Great video mate. On the Peugeot theme my Dad had a 505 in white and he liked it alot. Only been seeing your stuff the last couple of weeks but like the long format and the tinkering to getting the old classics back on the road

[@GeorgeMurrayMuirhead]

Great video again Ben , I used to have a 306 19td and loved it , wish I still had it tbh , glad to see another good one

[@matt.5497]

Did you notice the bolt snapped on top mount suspension leg n/s. Great content as usual👍

[@ConjuredUndead]

Repairs in the Nissen shed, Fuelled by Greggs! Love it!

[@nostreamavailable9090]

@@ConjuredUndead that's one thing about wartime, you get a fantastic shed/garage afterwards lol 🤣

[@thetippingtimes]

Had the 1.9gti in red on an E plate. Had so much fun in it back in early 90s. Chipped (mapped) by previous owner, stuck to corners like cats vomit. Good old days

[@geoffh2560]

I had a 205 GTi back in the 80s - same colour- really takes me back!

[@JamieEasterbrook]

Cracking little car that and a proper barn find! Little bit of love and she’ll be a gem again. Never had a 205 but always had a soft spot for them. I have had a saxo vtr and a 406 though. Great video and excited to see what the rest of the year has to offer.

[@MickHone]

Great video. I had a 1991 Graphite Grey 205 1.6 GTI when I was in my 20’s, loved that thing

[@TheTorkerman]

Lovely little 205 Ben, putting the Patreon names on the window next to the union jacks was a very nice touch! I hope they took a screen shot, I would 😎

[@Sid3300]

Love this new style of content, shorter easier to make videos were you go buy a car and try drive it home. 205 is sick, definitely a keeper. UPnDOWN would put that on his dyno in a heartbeat haha!

[@jakezxz1352]

A literal barn find! Love it

[@dodgybodger3124]

Great find Ben. 👍 Back in the day, I had a 405 sri 1.9 in white. Wish I still had it !!! Let it go for £50. 😢😢😢

[@flyingbananatree5661]

1:03:50 Yay me 😛 Glad to support the work you`re doing here, very cool. "hit it with a hammer" style mechanicing in all it`s honesty!

[@michaeltalbot7363]

An awesome car. I had to sell my 205 GTi 1.9 a couple of years ago and regret it to this day. Look forward to seeing developments on this one. Excellent as always Ben

[@alexl-m7739]

That thing sounds great when its on cam. Great video, reminds me of derek at vice grip garage. Keep up the good work.

[@procta2343]

Great to see a babe of a peugeot! I am a peugeot 306 HDi owner, had mine since 2007, had a Dturbo diesel one 20 years ago, also the very 1st car i ever drove was a 405, estate 1.9 NAD, then a 406 1.9 Dturbo. All cracking motors! I am currently sorting my 306 out with rear brakes and Suspension.

[@anthonycordingley1256]

Hi Ben the 205 sounds awesome it's rev sound is just immense and power from a car that was built a year before I was born (yes I'm a 1986 lad) lol it's just proof that the older vehicles last the longest great work ben and looking forward to other tasty classics cheers

[@CharlieM-i8r]

great start to the new year

[@Jeff-cv4qn]

Must have been a fantastic feeling driving home into that beautiful sunset, great video!

[@stevecurd9113]

Absolutely fantastic I worked my apprenticeship at Peugeot Talbot back in the day,the 205 was my def favourite,great to see there still about

[@aaronelliott3019]

You looked like a kid in a candy store with that car 😂 I think you got a real good deal on it, especially since it has the performance goodies too in the engine. That car is going to be top notch once you get a proper tuning to the carbs and everything.

[@craigjohnston1194]

Smashed it again Ben, what a great little car with a huge heart. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

[@127cmore]

I use to have a bog standard 309 and it was the best fun car we had. Same front end looks and age 😂 A builder was pebble dashing the outside of the house and a splodge ended up stuck on the front wing. I left it on and was driving all over with it still there for years 😂❤

[@Jhonjhonray]

The 205 in any guise always brings back great memories for many who have owned them. Enjoyed owning many from a 1.9 diesel to several GTIs biggest regret was selling my last one. G447SNL you’re greatly missed 😢

[@hectorpascal]

Nice find at a VERY reasonable price and sounds so good! But I would never have picked you as a Peugeot fanboy! Judging from some of your videos, it sounds like you really need a specially prepared "recovery bugout kit". Something that is SO sacred, you NEVER raid it for tools/odd parts while you are in the workshop. And multimeters are cheap enough nowadays to always have 2 or 3 around!

[@rossmclaren71]

Epic find once again Ben !!! Can’t wait to see it being thrashed on the track ! Phil Price Rally School is the way to go mate !

[@villejussila1599]

Yes!!! A Peugeot finally! Awesome stuff!! 🤩

[@WaqarAhmed-fn1gd]

Found this channel about a week ago. Can't stop watching it.

[@andrewnewcombe9943]

This video is up there as one of your best yet Ben... Loved every second of it, Keep them coming!!!!!

[@chrisedwards3238]

Awesome little car. They are legendary. I have had 5 406's with the 2.0 turbo. Both Sri and the executive. They are amazing cars especially when you put a bit into turbo upgrades and other bits and pieces. Have been looking for another for years but they are very far and few between. A very underrated pug is the MK1 106 xn. Only a 954cc r speed but the legs are long and being an alloy engine it was light. Even lifted one side out of a ditch when I parked it while it was snowing. Lol. a lot of fun. Nice job. Looking forward to your next video.

[@ianlawrie919]

Wow! That was a beautiful video. Taking us along with you on return trip to headquarters added so much immersion to the experience, it heightened the sense of the unknown and expectation. Brilliant work in the Nissen hut.👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻

[@petemommo9622]

By golly that blue Cub looks amazing.

[@mrc4810]

LOVE IT! Had myself several Peugeots like 205 1.9 and 405Mi 4x4. Cheers from Finland!

[@Nick-bh1ib]

What a car! Well done for putting it back on the road

[@LeonardMagnusson]

sorry to hear that sir. myself, i was waiting for some snow circles. yea , you dont need a big back fire. that could get ugly.

[@Khannonball]

An intermittent Battery light is a faulty/dying alternator. I had this issue also on my bmw E39. You will see on a multimeter/diagnosis tool you monitor it on for a while that it will over and under charge, mine would only happen after like 10mins of running and the light will come on for a second and go away. It was like this for weeks and when I checked with a multimeter it was fine, but I checked for like 30 seconds. Suddenly I had ABS cut out and transmission intermittently, anyway turns out it was the alternator. thank you for all the amazing work and video.

[@mattmurphy9281]

Your and absolute legend and an inspiration. I love your videos and watching you do what you do has given my love for cars a new lease of life. Jeep up the great work

[@johnwhite9994]

Love it! used to race 205, ITB's, diff, loads of suspension work, was a weapon!