Highlights
- Built specifically for VW Golf Cup racing
- 16V GTi engine tuned to approximately 180 hp
- Recently replaced gearbox linkages, new starter motor, alternator, and other key components
- Sound level compliant with Brands Hatch and other UK tracks
- A fun and effective race machine, not a beauty queen
The Appeal
The Volkswagen Golf GTi and its fellow front-wheel-drive contemporaries challenged everyone's perceptions of what a quick car looked like. Here was a sensible little family hatchback that could keep pace with the most expensive supercars on a tight road, in many cases outperform them, and be more fun to drive.
This 1991 example is a MkII GTi, which has been converted specifically for VW Golf Cup racing. The 16V engine has been tuned to approximately 180 hp, while as much weight has been stripped out of the Golf as possible.
The vendor says:
"It was not built as a show car, but as a proper race car. It was painted blue when converted to racing - the original colour was dark grey. The 16V GTI engine has been tuned to about 180hp. The suspension is stiff and sticks to the track very well as expected.
This 1991 example is a MkII GTi, which has been converted specifically for VW Golf Cup racing. The 16V engine has been tuned to approximately 180 hp, while as much weight has been stripped out of the Golf as possible.
The vendor says:
"It was not built as a show car, but as a proper race car. It was painted blue when converted to racing - the original colour was dark grey. The 16V GTI engine has been tuned to about 180hp. The suspension is stiff and sticks to the track very well as expected.
"The interior was stripped out and replaced with racing seats and a full roll cage. It is a no frills interior and won't win beauty contests. That is not what you are looking to win concourse de elegance with this car anyway, it's a racing machine not a beauty queen.
"The car drives very well and starts on the first try. It has a fantastic sound with the sports exhaust. Steering is solid and reacts quickly. It is front wheel drive so is a LOT of fun in the wet.
"The car drives very well and starts on the first try. It has a fantastic sound with the sports exhaust. Steering is solid and reacts quickly. It is front wheel drive so is a LOT of fun in the wet.
It is a great car that needs to be used more than we use it."
The History and Paperwork
- Built specifically for VW Golf Cup racing
- Purchased from the person who built it as a race car
- Not built as a show car, but as a proper race car
- Serviced regularly throughout current ownership
- 227,443 miles indicated
- UK registration: H330 FBK
- No MOT tested or road legal in its current spec
The Condition
- The exterior presents well, repainted in blue from its original dark grey
- Missing two trim pieces under the doors; not replaced to reduce weight
- Sunroof removed and replaced with a sheet of aluminium; does not leak according to the vendor
- All lights and indicators reportedly work well
- The underside of the car appears in smart condition; inspected a few weeks ago with no damage or corrosion apparent
- Interior stripped out and no frills; all gauges and switch gear work fine
- Inner door panels replaced with simple plastic sheets
- Painted blue when converted to racing; original colour was dark grey
- Interior stripped out and replaced with racing seats and a full roll cage
- No frills interior; not intended for beauty contests
- Sound level is within allowances for Brands Hatch and other UK tracks
- It comes with 2 extra sets of wheels and an almost new set of wet weather tyres
- Also included with the car is a complete fire suppression system, it will need to be recharged
The Mechanics
- 16V GTI engine tuned to approximately 180hp
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Gearbox linkages were replaced a few weeks ago; the vendor says it now shifts into gears nicely
- New starter motor, alternator, temperature sender unit and gauge, fan switch, coolant overflow tank, and hoses
- Suspension is stiff and sticks to the track well
- The vendor states that the car drives very well and starts on the first try
- Fantastic sound with the sports exhaust
- Steering is precise and reportedly reacts quickly
- Front-wheel drive; a lot of fun in the wet
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