1983 Volkswagen Golf MK1 GTI

Highlights

Full nut and bolt restoration completed in 2021
Engine and gearbox taken from another Golf GTI with 120,000 miles, both rebuilt
Stainless steel exhaust

The Appeal

No bones about it - the Golf changed the world. This iconic, perky and sharp-handling hot-hatch was the car of choice - and still is - for generation upon generation of petrolhead, aided by its impressive versatility and attractive, quintessentially retro lines. It's a car that near-perfected the formula.

This 1983 example is a stunning one, that's recently completed an enormous restoration process - everything has been stripped and reassembled, including the installation of a low-mileage engine and gearbox. Those 80s lines are alive and well, and the vehicle benefits from new tinted glass across the board - perfectly matched to its period-accurate Lhasa Green livery with red contrast detailing.

Now, this handsome, beautifully finished car is ready and waiting to charm the lucky new owner - and no doubt prove just what a short-chassis Volkswagen four-pot is good for.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1983
14 former registered keepers
Dry stored for several years before current ownership
In current ownership for around three and a half years
Fair service history with a number of old MOTs
Last MOT tested in 2022, which it passed with zero advisories
Less than 4,000 miles covered since
Now MOT exempt
Currently indicates 157,742 miles

The Condition

Bodywork looks in very good order
Only a few signs of use since the car returned to the road
This is largely relegated to a few stone chips here and there
Paintwork has a couple of small chips but presents well
Trims look in good order
New tinted glass all around
Volkswagen-branded alloys
Underside looks nice and solid
Interior is in fine fettle, with reupholstered front seats, original rear seats, new headlining, and door cards
Everything here is beautifully presented
No reported electrical issues

The Mechanics

1,800cc (1.8-litre) four-cylinder engine
Manual transmission with 5 gears
New coil springs, wishbones, steering rack, brake callipers, shoes, and cylinders
New brake pipes and hoses
New fuel lines and pump
Stainless steel exhaust
Engine bay in excellent condition
We understand the car to be driving perfectly with no mechanical issues

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