j_turnell 115 3 Cars Posted May 15 It’s been a long time since I started a thread on here but thought the old timers still about would appreciate this car. I noticed it forsale on Facebook. I sent the guy a message on the off chance it was a decent car. They seem to be few and far between these days. The owner seemed like a genuine guy and the car wasn’t far from me so I went to view. To say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement. Beneath the usual, seized axle, crusty underside and cobwebbed engine bay was a great car. It turns out the car was a 3 owner, original TT car with 57k. I have every receipt and mot from new and all the TT documents. The body work is very tidy, original paint, original dealer number plates etc. What makes it more interesting is it was a dealer demonstrator car for the Notts dealership. It is mag featured, in Performance car back in 1990 which I have a copy of. The gutmann wheels were fitted at the dealership, along with pas and an lsd which is all still on the car. I have all the original TT parts. The previous owner had the engine rebuilt and Emerald ecu fitted. It made 200bhp with Dave Walker with a T28. The car has been dry stored for over 10 years and needs recommissioning. Thanks to Paul (205turbo) for yet again trailering a 205 for me. it’s now at my unit and I’ve made a start on stripping it down, only to replace what’s necessary. Watch this space, looking to get it back up and running reasonably quickly all being well. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 229 3 Cars Posted May 16 Nice find James, look forward to seeing this one return to full health. g Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz D 4 Posted May 16 Rare colour, rare TT! Great buy and good luck with the resto buddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,481 Posted May 17 I miss build threads TBH. Poxy facebook has killed them off these days. Don't put the TT stuff back, it will be much nicer to drive on the Emerald. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 115 3 Cars Posted May 17 On 5/16/2023 at 7:18 PM, pug_ham said: Nice find James, look forward to seeing this one return to full health. g Cheers mate, it will be a cracking car once done. 22 hours ago, Gaz D said: Rare colour, rare TT! Great buy and good luck with the resto buddy Cheers. Apparently the only Topaz TT made.. 12 hours ago, Tom Fenton said: I miss build threads TBH. Poxy facebook has killed them off these days. Don't put the TT stuff back, it will be much nicer to drive on the Emerald. Completely agree, whilst Facebook is handy, it’s not the same. The wiring doesn’t look great, it’s on an old k3. I have an omex 600 which I’m more familiar with which I may chuck on. The TT kit is just going to be kept for originality purposes. Every one I’ve come across has borewashed on the old 5th injector. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 115 3 Cars Posted May 17 Here’s the mag article.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,481 Posted May 18 Up to you but I wouldn't rush to bin the Emerald, Paul Higgs car runs great on a M3D (older than a K3). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 115 3 Cars Posted May 21 On 5/18/2023 at 9:12 AM, Tom Fenton said: Up to you but I wouldn't rush to bin the Emerald, Paul Higgs car runs great on a M3D (older than a K3). I removed the emerald loom, good old twist and tape, wires bloody everywhere. Apparently Hiflow heads installed the loom.. surprised it didn’t catch fire. Old Clifford alarm got ripped out to. It’s either get a new loom or swap to Omex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 115 3 Cars Posted May 21 Here’s a bit of progress anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 115 3 Cars Posted May 25 (edited) Bit of progress. Managed to get the passenger bumper hanger finished and made a start on the drivers. The bumper and valance has been stripped and cleaned. New bumper fixing kit courtesy of Stew and some new clips for the fog light and reflector. I also got some dealer plates made as the originals were cracked and looked tatty. wheels are being refurbed in silver. Should look better than the black I think. Edited May 25 by j_turnell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wurzel 15 Posted May 26 Nice to see a 205 being restored again. Few bits of welding required but doesn't look too bad at the moment. I'm still getting to grips with FB and this forum. Very different to when I first started out. Keep up the posts, it's definitely revitalising the urge to do the same. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dundy53 52 4 Cars Posted Saturday at 03:41 PM Nice find James, can't wait to see the resto 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
