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Highlights
- UK-registered Croatian import
- MOT and road tax exempt
- Frugal and lesser-seen 1.6-litre diesel engine
- Restored bodywork
- Beautifully presented throughout
The Appeal
Introduced in 1974, the Golf was a game-changer for Volkswagen. While they had made their name with quirky rear-engined, air-cooled cars, VW demonstrated that they could build a hatchback just as well, if not better than anybody else. Alongside petrol and GTi models, a 1.5-litre diesel variant was first offered in 1976 and was later uprated to 1.6-litres in 1980. Here we have one such example from 1982 which is in fantastic shape.
Imported by the vendor from Croatia and UK-registered since November 2023, this left-hand-drive Golf has obviously lived a charmed life, as it’s survived far better than most of this vintage. It’s rare to find the diesel model and as a frugal classic daily driver, it makes a lot of sense, benefitting from mechanical fuel injection and impressive MPG figures. We’re informed that the bodywork was comprehensively restored a few years ago and it continues to present impeccably. Exempt from road tax and MOT testing, this car is ready to go.
The History and Paperwork
- Imported by the vendor from Croatia (0 former UK registered keepers)
- Late Mk1 example from 1982
- Left-hand drive
- 223,143 km indicated
- MOT and road tax exempt
- UK registered since November 2023
- We’re informed that the bodywork was restored a few years ago
- Two sets of keys
The Condition
- The bodywork and paint look in wonderful order following the restoration work
- Yellow suits Giugiaro’s svelte lines and makes this example stand out, even amongst other Mk1s
- The interior looks in very good condition for its age with little in the way of wear and tear
- Solid and straight bodywork with no visible corrosion or damage
- The trim, badging and glass all present very well
- OEM steel wheels refinished in silver to a high standard
- The underside has been protected and looks really smart
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre four-cylinder NA diesel engine
- All looks original and presents nicely under the bonnet
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- The vendor informs us that it drives nicely
- We’re not informed of any apparent mechanical issues
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