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Highlights
- Original Pirelli edition, confirmed by a certificate from Volkswagen AG
- Almost 40 years old, first registered in the Netherlands on 18th July 1983
- Returned to the Netherlands in 2000 after being exported to Germany
- Equipped with four brand new Pirelli tyres
- Original Pirelli steering wheel included with the car
The Appeal
The 1983 VW Golf GTI Pirelli is a special edition of the iconic hot hatch, distinguished by its unique Pirelli-themed features. Laden with distinctive P-slot alloys, a Pirelli steering wheel and - of course - a full set of Pirelli tyres, this unique brand edition was a huge success, selling over 10,000 cars.
This marvellous example been under the same ownership since 2008, and now it's ready for a new journey. The car is equipped with four brand new Pirelli tyres, and is prepared to pass the Dutch vehicle safety inspection. Fitted with a sports suspension and sports exhaust, this car is an excellent prospect for any enthusiast.
This marvellous example been under the same ownership since 2008, and now it's ready for a new journey. The car is equipped with four brand new Pirelli tyres, and is prepared to pass the Dutch vehicle safety inspection. Fitted with a sports suspension and sports exhaust, this car is an excellent prospect for any enthusiast.
History and Paperwork
- Built in 1983
- First registered in the Netherlands on 18th July 1983
- One of only 10,500 Pirelli editions sold
- Exported to Germany at an early stage, returned to the Netherlands in 2000
- Under the same ownership since 2008
- The odometer reads 81,700 km, but this is not believed to be accurate
- The timing belt was replaced 150 km ago
- Complete with Volkswagen AG certificate
The Condition
- The car is complete and tidy, with a few modifications
- Fitted with a sports suspension and sports exhaust
- Features a sunroof
- The originally colour-matched bumpers and fender flares have been replaced with black ones
- The car has been resprayed at some point in its original colour
- Original Pirelli P-slot alloys with a full set of Pirelli tyres
- Underside is solid and free of any substantial corrosion
- Cabin is clean and nicely kept with graded stripe fabric
- Dashboard is highly original with all instruments nice and legible
- Original radio still in situ
- Carpets and headlining in good order
The Mechanics
- 1.8 litre 4 cylinder engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Fitted with a sports suspension and sports exhaust
- The timing belt was replaced 150 km ago
- Equipped with four brand new Pirelli tyres
- Prepared to pass the Dutch vehicle safety inspection
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