Dimma UK, 38 years building iconic cars
In 1986, Terry Pankhurst took on the role of the UK representative for Dimma Design, a Belgian car body styling firm and Dimma Uk was born. One of the first things he did was to design the iconic Dimma 3 piece 16" Wheel, It was the wheel that completed the "factory look" and raised the desirability of the Dimma 205 to another level. Terry also quickly established a network of 12 Peugeot main dealers around the country, who between them, sold around 250 brand new Dimma converted 205’s. These are considered the "factory" cars which are highly sought after and collectable with prices steadily rising on the classic car market. Many were uprated, with Turbo Technics conversions or 16v engines.
He also constructed a variety of highly customised specials, including a Dimma 205 4x4 Cosworth, so extraordinary that they graced the pages of magazines worldwide. Perhaps most imortantly, Dimma cars defined the early Max Power era, in fact the Magazine launched with a front cover feature of a Dimma 205 and Terry's cars were featured on a monthly basis for many years. The 205 was followed by Dimma conversions for Renault 5, Peugeot 309, Fiat Uno, Renault Clio, 106, 206 and 306 Rally cars and even the E46 BMW.
The Dimma Clio which Terry designed and manufactured in the UK was exported back to Europe via Dimma Belgium and many direct collaborations followed with his assistance to Dimma Belgium in Peugeot Sport contracts for rally car wide body kits.
Many of the original Dimma cars are still cruising our streets, growing more desirable and valuable with each passing year. They were the dream machines of their time, and they continue to capture the imaginations of car enthusiasts today.
He also constructed a variety of highly customised specials, including a Dimma 205 4x4 Cosworth, so extraordinary that they graced the pages of magazines worldwide. Perhaps most imortantly, Dimma cars defined the early Max Power era, in fact the Magazine launched with a front cover feature of a Dimma 205 and Terry's cars were featured on a monthly basis for many years. The 205 was followed by Dimma conversions for Renault 5, Peugeot 309, Fiat Uno, Renault Clio, 106, 206 and 306 Rally cars and even the E46 BMW.
The Dimma Clio which Terry designed and manufactured in the UK was exported back to Europe via Dimma Belgium and many direct collaborations followed with his assistance to Dimma Belgium in Peugeot Sport contracts for rally car wide body kits.
Many of the original Dimma cars are still cruising our streets, growing more desirable and valuable with each passing year. They were the dream machines of their time, and they continue to capture the imaginations of car enthusiasts today.
The original Dimma 205 was designed and produced by Baudouin Michele, Dimma Design Belgium in 1985, and the styling was based on the World Rally Championship winning 205 T16 Group B rally car.
The Dimma 205 body kit was approved and promoted by Peugeot themselves at that time. The boss of the Peugeot Sport competition department, Jean Toddt (Now top man at the FIA) even had one as his company car.
Below is our new 40th Anniversary Dimma 205-300ps "Carbon", click photo for details.
38 Years of special cars and memories in our Gallery, click the photo to view.
