Car & Classic Dealer

Redline Heritage Collection

Grimbald Crag Close, St James Business Park, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire,

HG5 8PY

1983 Volkswagen Mk1 Golf GTI For Sale

I've talked about hot-hatches before, but there was a time before the term even existed. Hard to believe now in the era of the super-hatch with over 400hp, but when the Golf GTI was launched with 110hp, reports from the Frankfurt Motor Show suggested that was far too much for anyone to handle. Early cars had a 1. 6 with 110hp, and updated cars had a 1. 8 with... 110hp. There was a difference though, the early engines demanded high revs, and the later engines had more torque to play with lower down the rev range. There were key ingredients to the recipe though; lightness, a dynamic chassis, practicality, and affordability. It is a popular pub / car show discussion, but can modern hot-hatches really pull that off as comprehensively as the the Mk1 Golf GTI did?

Spec

Our Mk1 GTI is a 1983 1. 8 5 speed manual. Mars Red is an iconic colour, especially twinned with the multi-colour striped interior and twin headlights. The 'golf ball' gear knob is present, as are floor mats, a retro fitted Pioneer radio and cassette player, and a similarly retro fitted Toad alarm. The car is highly original mechanically, and comes with a second set of 14 inch BBS alloy wheels.

Condition

The paintwork has been expertly detailed and has a deep, uniform shine across the entire car. The plastic mouldings and rubber trim pieces are in excellent condition. The wheels are completely unblemished, and the mudguards and wheel arch liners are in excellent condition. The underside is representative of the mileage of the car and encourages an owner to drive and enjoy it as VW intended. The history folder is fascinating, with a clear list of enthusiastic owners back to 1983. There are hand written notes, letters, and receipts charting the pampered life this car has lived. The most recent service was in Mar 2020, and the car will leave us with a fresh MOT and oil service.

Redline Heritage Collection is a discreet service from Redline Specialist Cars, providing rare and remarkable classic and collectible vehicles. Vehicles are not kept on site so please call ahead to arrange a viewing.

Year: 1983

Mileage: 52143

Engine: 1780cc

Fuel: Petrol

Transmission: 5 Speed Manual

Owners: 6

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