Highlights

One of the last of the revvy 1.6L cars
Largely complete car for restoration
Showing only 80,688 miles
Interesting project for the right buyer

The Appeal

Mk1 GTI buyers tend to be split between enthusiasts of the earlier 1.6L cars and fans of the later 1.8L models. The smaller engine is the revvy unit, considered more of a driver's motor because you have to work the gears to maintain speed.

This black 1981 GTI is one of the last 1,600cc cars and is showing under 81,000 miles, which is low for these highly usable cars. It is a largely complete project, with some dismantling evident in the photos. It will require renovation across the interior, mechanicals, bodywork and paintwork. For the right buyer looking for a way into these increasingly valuable cars, it is a rare and potentially very rewarding route.

Key Information

Mileage: 80,688 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MoT: now exempt
Technical specs: 1,588cc 4cyl fuel injected engine, 5spd manual gearbox
Paperwork: not known

The Detail

Black paintwork in poor condition requiring respray
Bodywork as shown with damage to some panels including roof
'Tarantula' nine spoke alloys as shown
GTI interior in red and black cloth with evident age as shown
GTI four spoke wheel with centre boss missing
Spare wheel is missing
Project car for restoration
Some parts removed and supplied as shown

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