*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT C insurance loss in 08/2000 ***

Highlights

Rare high-performance model with a strong cult following
Serviced in November 2024
Upgraded with JabbaSport chip and believed to have an uprated camshaft
Recent new clutch, hydraulic lifters, cooling fan, gear linkage, cam belt, and water pump
MOT until November 2025
Excellent base for a project car

The Appeal

A seldom-seen GTI-slayer, the little 1.3-litre Volkswagen Polo G40 used supercharging to great effect. Autocar reported in period:

"It sprints from rest to 60mph in 8.4sec, taking 0.5sec out of the XR2i and shaving 0.3sec off the 205’s time. This truly is big-capacity lugging power from a tiddler and it leaves its 1.6-litre rivals gasping."

A high purchase price meant few sold at the time, so surviving G40s are a very rare find.

As the photographs show, the Polo is in good condition for its age and eminently usable. It comes with an MOT until November 2024 and is ready to enjoy.

The History and Paperwork

UK market RHD example registered in January 1992
CAT C insurance loss dated 26/08/2000; subsequently repaired
Purchased by the vendor in January 2024
Serviced in November 2024
MOT valid until 18th November 2025
80,304 miles indicated
One of just 49 licensed according to How Many Left

The Condition

Retains its signature red trims, G40 badging and BBS alloy wheels
White paintwork in fair condition; the vendor advises some areas would benefit from a respray
Slight paint imperfections around the top of the roof and the scuttle panel, as shown in the photographs
We're assured the shell is completely corrosion-free
Smart plastic trims; just slight fading to the grille
Straight and solid-looking. bodywork and underside with notable imperfections beyond commensurate wear and tear
Well-fitting doors, bonnet and boot lid
'Le-Mans' trim remains bright with no notable wear or damage
The vendor notes that small fragments of the seat foam occasionally comes out when they clean them, but nothing especially serious

The Mechanics

1.3-litre fuel-injected four-cylinder petrol engine with a 'G-Lader' supercharger
Five-speed manual gearbox
JabbaSport chip installed, possible camshaft modification but needs investigation to confirm
Could benefit from the suspension, bushes and brakes rebuilding/replacing in time
The vendor notes that it is very quick and drives well

Work done during present ownership includes:

New clutch
New hydraulic lifters
New cooling fan
New gear linkage
New cam belt
New water pump

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