1988 VW Golf GTI (Mark 2) Votex
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Highlights
- Award winning show car
- Very low mileage
- Always enthusiast owned
The Appeal
This is one for the serious collectors. It’s a Mark 2 Golf GTI 8 valve with a factory-fitted Votex body kit and genuine BBS alloys, with remarkably low mileage. Reportedly always in the hands of enthusiasts, it’s been dry stored and used sparingly in the summer by the current owner.
In its time, it’s seen a pair of trophies and two magazine appearances and, having been keenly maintained, it’s still in a condition that would see it competing for honours at shows. If you’re a serious Volkswagen fan, and would treasure the rarity and condition of this gem, then get your bid in now.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 18 April 1988
- Well maintained by enthusiasts
- Featured in two magazines, including Volkswagen Driver
- Two times trophy winner at shows
- VW ACTION 2010: Custom & Concourse winner at SANTA POD Raceway September 2010
- Dry stored
- Used sparingly during the summer
- Original owner’s manuals
- Set of old MOT certificates
- A stack of invoices
- Service book stamped up to 2010 with annual services from main dealers and independent specialists
- Most recent service 27 April 2022
- Two keys
- MOT expires 24 April 2023
- V5 present
The Interior
- All original
- Grey check cloth upholstery
- Great condition
With the signature grey checked cloth and golf ball gear knob, the Mark 2 GTI cues are all present and correct, as well they should be; everything in here is original.
Given the limited mileage and VW’s famed build quality of the era, in some ways it’s no surprise to see that the cabin is so well preserved but it’s still very pleasing to see that everything is just as it should be.
The headlining is clean and taut, the carpets are in excellent condition and the dash is unmarked. All of the dials, buttons and switches work as they should and there’s really nothing to call out.
Even the boot is unmarked. There are no extra holes in the parcel shelf and the full toolkit is present. In all, the interior is in top notch condition.
The Exterior
- Alpine white paintwork
- Factory-fitted Votex body kit
- BBS wheels with new tyres
- Upgraded to rear brake discs (from the original rear drums)
Finished in Alpine White, with the full Votex body kit and BBS wheels, this is a superb and distinctive looking Mark 2 GTI.
On close inspection, the paintwork shows a few minor blemishes but in general it’s in very good condition and the detailing puts it up there with the very best: red pinstripes that have retained their colour and integrity, lights that show no fade and good badges, with only the ‘I’ in GTI showing some wear at the rear.
The gorgeous BBS alloys are all in excellent order and wear a fresh set of Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres. Underneath is also said to be in excellent condition with no signs of damage or corrosion.
Overall, it’s a real stunner.
The Mechanics
- 8 valve 1.8 litre engine
- 5 speed manual gearbox
- Drives well
Under the bonnet, the engine bay is clean and tidy and has a set of blue hoses which add some colour. Hoses aside, it’s completely standard and the owner reports that it drives just as it should with keen acceleration, strong brakes and a smooth gear change.
There’s no smoke, and for any untoward noises, we’d direct you to your passenger’s earrings for the source. In all, it’s ready to be enjoyed, although with such limited mileage clocked up to date, we suspect that life as a show queen beckons.
There’s no smoke, and for any untoward noises, we’d direct you to your passenger’s earrings for the source. In all, it’s ready to be enjoyed, although with such limited mileage clocked up to date, we suspect that life as a show queen beckons.
Summary
A rare and well specified example of an 8 valve Mark 2 Golf GTI that would be a great addition to any collection.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1988
- Make Volkswagen
- Model Golf GTI (Mark 2) Vortex
- Colour White
- Odometer 45,631 Miles
- Engine size 1781
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Location Scotland
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- ed•••• £23,500 21/08/22
- ed•••• £23,250 21/08/22
- lu•••• £23,000 21/08/22
- ed•••• £22,750 21/08/22
- lu•••• £22,500 21/08/22
- lu•••• £22,250 21/08/22
- ed•••• £22,000 21/08/22
- tx•••• £21,500 21/08/22
- ed•••• £21,000 21/08/22
- tx•••• £20,500 21/08/22
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