Description
2001 Volkswagen Golf Mk4 GTI 1. 8T108, 299 Miles | 4 Previous Owners | Exceptional Restored Example | Extensive Specialist HistoryThis is a particularly special example of a car becoming increasingly difficult to find in this condition. Over many years it has been extensively restored, maintained and sympathetically upgraded with little regard for cost, with significant investment not only in its appearance, but throughout the drivetrain, chassis, suspension and braking system. The car is accompanied by an extensive specialist history file and stamped service book, having been serviced every year without fail. The invoices of maintenance and upgrades alone run well into five figures and represent only part of the expenditure lavished on the car. Specification:* KW V3 coilover suspension* Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars* Forged BBS alloy wheels* Tarox 6-pot front brake conversion* Tarox rear discs & upgraded pads* 6-speed gearbox conversion* Wavetrac limited-slip differential* Upgraded clutch & flywheel* Replacement driveshafts* Refurbished & powder-coated subframes* Milltek stainless-steel exhaust, turbo back* Forge turbo intake pipe* Revo Stage 1 software* Cambelt & water pump replacement* Extensive suspension, bush, bearing and mechanical renewal* Genuine Volkswagen Anniversary components* Pioneer satellite navigation & reversing camera* Vodafone vehicle trackingFinished in black, it presents exceptionally well. The forged BBS wheels and carefully judged suspension set-up give the car a purposeful stance while retaining the understated appearance of the original Mk4. The same standard continues inside, where the Recaro sports interior is remarkably well preserved, with the seats, carpets, dashboard, door trims and luggage compartment all presenting extremely well. Beneath the surface is where much of the investment becomes apparent. The six-speed conversion incorporates a Wavetrac LSD, upgraded clutch and flywheel and replacement driveshafts. The chassis benefits from KW V3 coilovers, Eibach anti-roll bars, refurbished subframes and extensive renewal of bushes, ball joints, tie rods, links and associated components. The mechanical history also documents considerable preventative maintenance, including cambelt and water pump work, wheel bearings and hubs, oil pump pick-up, starter motor, gearbox seals and work to the cooling and breather systems, alongside numerous genuine Volkswagen replacement components. Its condition has also previously been independently assessed for an agreed insurance valuation, where the bodywork, paintwork, chassis, interior, engine/ transmission and electrical equipment were each graded A1 – Excellent. The supporting history demonstrates an extraordinary level of investment over the years. Replicating this car from an average Mk4 GTI today would require a considerable amount of both time and money. This isn’t simply another modified Mk4 GTI. It is an extensively developed, restored and fastidiously maintained example which has clearly been cherished throughout its ownership. With the Mk4 generation now firmly entering modern-classic territory, examples of this calibre are becoming increasingly difficult to replace. Extensive history, supporting invoices, viewing and further information available upon request.
