1986 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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Highlights
- Superbly presented throughout
- Original and well-preserved
- Coveted GTi with injected 1,781cc four-cylinder engine with five-speed manual gearbox
- Only 83,411 km indicated
The Appeal
A legend not just in hot hatch-circles, but worldwide, the MK2 Golf may well be one of the most famous and instantly recognisable cars to ever roll out of Europe. Of the MK2s, perhaps the most desired by the '80s petrolhead public was the GTi - with its 16-valve engine and sporty trims creating a whole new breed of hot-hatch that inspired a generation.
This example is highly original, with its period interior beautifully presented. It's an excellent ambassador to its model - and is still eminently usable as a retro daily driver.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1986 for the European market
- Originally registered in France
- Still carrying French registration
- Currently indicates 83,411km on a five-figure odometer
- While we can’t verify this as authentic, the car’s condition does support it
Paperwork includes:
- 1991 Manuel de Reparation
- Revue Technique magazine
- A copy of Youngtimers Magazine
The Condition
- Impressive charcoal grey paintwork with red GTi trims
- Bodywork is nicely presented and tightly-knit
- Paintwork looks in sharp order with only light signs of use
- Original Golf badging in excellent order
- Trims are clean and well-kept
- Some light marks and wear to the sills
- Bumpers and arches are in a good condition
- The car is sat on its period-accurate alloys
- Shod in a clean, nicely-kept set of Dunlop tyres
- Underside appears clean and well-kept
- Stylish grey and red striped fabric interior
- Highly original condition
- Modern Kenwood CD unit has been installed
- All other dashboard instruments appear original
- All dials are clean and easy to read
- Note the ‘golf ball’ gearstick and original branded steering wheel
- Striped red and grey fabric seats in very good order
- Light signs of creasing but no significant wear and tear
- Door cards in good, clean order
- Carpets and headlining are nicely presented
- Boot is very well-kept with solid looking floors
The Mechanics
- 1781cc 4-cylinder 16-cylinder powerplant
- Engine bay is in good order with the branded cover proudly on display
- 5-speed manual gearbox
- The car is reportedly driving, shifting, starting and braking
Summary
Impressively presented, with lots of 80s character, this 16-valve hatckback is an excellent ambassador to its model - and is still eminently usable as a retro daily driver.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1986
- Make Volkswagen
- Model Golf GTI
- Colour Grey
- Odometer 83,411 Kilometres
- Engine size 1781
Auction Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Waalwijk
- Country Netherlands
7
bids
from 5
bidders
- carisma•••• €7,600 16/06/24
- Limoux9•••• €7,000 16/06/24
- carisma•••• €6,200 16/06/24
- a610_lo•••• €6,000 14/06/24
- carisma•••• €4,200 14/06/24
- Slaterc•••• €4,000 11/06/24
- Bizkit3•••• €2,501 09/06/24
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