Description
First released in June 1976, the MK1 Golf GTi came with a 1. 6 litre fuel-injected 110bhp engine. In a car weighing a mere 846 kilos (1, 861lbs) it resulted in a performance package of a type not seen since the demise of the Mini Cooper 1275 S. This first edition is known as the Series 1 MK1 GTi and featured a 4 speed manual gearbox.
In 1979, the Series 1 MK 1 Golf GTi received a 5 speed manual gearbox. The 5 speed variant of the Series 1 was only available worldwide from August 1979 to August 1980 and only available in the UK from January 1980 to August 1980. It was replaced by the Series 2 variant, also with the same 1600cc engine (enlarged to 1800cc from 1982), but with significantly revised interior trim, an updated dashboard and differently styled alloy wheels. As only available new for such a short time, the Series 1 1600cc 5 Speed MK1 GTi, is now amongst the hardest to find of all surviving MK1 GTis.
First registered on 18/ 02/ 1980, this matching numbers example, is finished in its original Mars Red with matching black and red tartan trim.
In 2019 the car was been subject to a comprehensive bare shell nut and bolt restoration, covering bodywork, interior and mechanicals including a gearbox and engine rebuild, braking system and suspension refurbishment and upgrade. Other upgrades include a set of period correct BBS RS 16” split rim wheels and early Series 1 metal bumpers. A memory stick included with the documented history contains over 500 photos of the restoration.
Featuring a host of upgrades, very much sought after within the “modified” Golf community, the car does also come with its original replaced items, such as wheels, wrap around bumpers and headlights, to enable the car to be restored to a more original specification.
This fabulous Series 1 5 speed, represents an excellent opportunity for enthusiast or collector alike, to own one of the rarest and best examples of VWs iconic GTI, currently available.
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