Genuine GTI, certified by a Volkswagen main dealer
Recent servicing includes new timing belt and shock absorbers
A well-preserved original
Indicated to be in good working and driving order
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Volkswagen's Golf GTi, the quintessential 'sports saloon' for many, quickly became a global icon and its name lives on to this day. By combining Giugiaro's styling, the innovative use of front-wheel drive and an energetic fuel-injected engine, the formula proved a winner, and the GTI quickly became a best-seller.
This 1983 model is one of the rarest of the four-door GTI Mk1s, certified by a VW dealer. It is in excellent condition for its age, with little wear or damage to report. Recent servicing work, including a new timing belt and shock absorbers, ensures that this GTI is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.
History and documents
One of the last Golf Mk1s, built in 1983
A report from a major Volkswagen dealer confirms that this is a genuine four-door GTI.
Purchased by the current owner two years ago
Registered in Belgium since 2015
Likely to come from France
Condition
Relatively rare four-door GTI Mk1
A correct and solid example, largely preserving its originality
Fitted with a sunroof
The black paintwork appears to be free from noticeable scratches and is in superb condition
The seats are in very good condition, showing minimal wear
The engine and gearbox are in perfect working order
Mechanicals
1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with fuel injection
Five-speed manual gearbox
Seller claims engine starts immediately and runs well
Manual gearbox apparently works smoothly
Timing belt was last replaced at 109,000 km
Shock absorbers recently replaced
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