The Essential Buyer’s Guide carefully charts the 205 GTI models that an enthusiast just has to drive and own, from the pioneering 1.6 GTI, though its development to the 1.9 GTI. The CTI cabriolet is also covered.  Weak points, rust traps, and potential mechanical defects are laid out for the reader, with clear 205-specific guidelines offered on the practicalities of rectifying such problems. The authors also embrace both the customized and mechanically modified, with each aspect of 205 ownership meticulously captured on camera.