French Revolution – Peugeot 205 GTI The Hot Hatch That Started It All – Born in the Analogue Age

The Peugeot 205 GTI — the small French hatchback that sparked a hot hatch revolution. In this light review, we revisit the car that mixed charm, agility, and attitude to take on the mighty Golf GTI. This video also marks the launch of a brand-new series on the channel: 🎥 Born in the Analogue Age: Before Driving Went Digital — celebrating the driver’s cars of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. Each episode explores an era when driving was about connection, character, and feel — before electronics took over. From hot hatches to grand tourers, we’ll revisit the machines that defined what it meant to be a real driver’s car. Meanwhile, Project PigMi — the ongoing build where I’m fitting a Porsche Boxster engine into a classic Mini — will continue in parallel. So whether you’re here for the builds or the nostalgia, there’s plenty more to come. Join me as we dive into The Analogue Age — starting with the legendary Peugeot 205 GTI, the car that proved small can still be mighty. #BornInTheAnalogueAge #FrenchRevolution #Peugeot205GTI #HotHatch #ClassicCars #GTI #Peugeot #CarReview #80sCars #HotHatchback #ProjectPigMi #RealDriverCars ________________________________________ Real Driver Cars — where every build and every drive tells a story.