1989 Volkswagen Golf GTi 16V For Sale

The Appeal

If the Golf is undeniably one of the crowns of the hot-hatch, it's undeniable that the GTi 16v is the jewel in the centre. The perky performance, tight handling and simple Giugiaro design made this a beyond legendary car - a petrolhead's dream. The MK2 was larger, more powerful, safer - yet was similarly weighted and just as attractive as the previous generation.

Thanks to their petrolhead love affair from release to the modern day, original, unmodified examples are increasingly rare. This example, originally a show car, has been beautifully restored to standard and is in excellent running order - with new running gear, a fresh coat of paint and a new suspension all leading to a car that's defying its years and mileage.

The Condition

Beautifully presented and recently restored

Bodywork in good order with no significant signs of use

Complete repaint with only light signs of use post-restoration

All badging and branding present and correct

Full set of nicely presented BBS alloys

Underside is in exceptional order

Cabin is in fine order with nicely kept fabric seats

Dashboard is well-presented with clear instruments

Period Panasonic cassette player fitted

Floors and headlining look in good order

The Mechanics

1.8-litre DOHC 16v l4 engine

Manual transmission with 5 gears

Engine has been checked and has had new gaskets fitted

Gearbox has had new gaskets fitted

New clutch and brakes/hoses/pipes have been fitted all round

Standard car true to original factory spec

All running gear is new or restored and powder-coated

New suspension and bushes all around

We understand the car to be driving without issue

We've no reports of any mechanical issues

Ultimately, this is a simply superb, well-restored example of the GTi 16v

The vendor reports it 'pulls like a train'

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1989 Volkswagen Golf GTi 16V

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