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VW Golf GTi

Mileage: 64,292 Top Speed: 118 Year: 1986 0 - 60: 8.1 MOT Expiry: Aug 14 BHP: 110 Tax Expiry: Expired Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Exterior Colour: Diamond Silver Engine Capacity: 1781cc Interior Colour: Grey Cloth Engine Configuration: Inline 4

VW Golf GTi | £4,995

Mileage: 64,292

Model History

The VW Golf Mk2 succeeded the Mk1 from 1983 and remained in production until late 1992. Volkswagen reportedly spent £500 million developing the Mk2. The car slightly grew in wheelbase, exterior and interior dimensions over its predecessor but still retained the overall look of the MK1 albeit slightly more rounder so to improve aerodynamics and reduce drag. During the life of the Mk2 there were a variety of updates and revisions to styling and trim, the most notable was the introduction of the 'big bumpers' introduced in the European market during the August 1989 facelift.

 

The success of the Mk1 GTi was continued with the sporty Mk2 GTi and to capitalise on the world wide success of the MK1 GTi. Volkswagen chose to release the Mk2 GTi in the same year as the rest of the fleet. The Mk2 featured a 1.8litre 8v engine but also a second engine choice, a slightly more powerful 16v variant followed shortly, the 8v displaying good low down torque and driveability while the 16v enjoyed high revs and more top end power. During its midlife update the 8v unit benefited from the introduction of a Digifant engine management system.

 

Popularity of the MK2 grew from the 1987 commercial "changes" in which Paula Hamilton bearing a close resemblance to Diana, Princess of Wales is seen leaving her husband, posting her wedding ring back through the letterbox, ditching her mink coat, throwing the house keys at the cat and dumping the pearl necklace BUT keeping the car keys - the tag line 'If only everything in life was as reliable as a Volkswagen'. The commercial was a hit and changed the way cars were advertised from then on. Click here to view the ad.

Equipment

Trip computer, Sunroof, Blaupunkt stereo, Golf ball gear knob, VW rubber over-mats, Parcel shelf, Lockable petrol cap, Spare wheel and jack, Spare key.

Exterior

This Mk2 GTi is finished in the rare Diamond Silver that looks really smart with all its black trim and red GTi grille. The car has had a little light cosmetic paint to get rid of any imperfections and chips so now looks absolutely stunning. Being an early car it has quarter light window on each door and also a slightly different front grille with extra slats.

Interior

This is a fine example of VW's build quality, as after 27 years the interior still feels incredibly well put together and is rattle free. All the seats remain in great condition with none of the usual sagging to the drivers bolster. All the switch gear works as it should and the car still has its period tape player.

Engine & Transmission

Having only covered 64,292 miles this Golf is hardly run in and comes with a full service history so as you would expect is in fine mechanical condition. The engine fires into life instantly and provides eager performance that is sure to put a smile on your face! The car has had a full service and cambelt change in the last 12 months.

Wheels, Tyres & Brakes

Being an early Mk2 GTi the car is fitted with the classic 14" P-Slot alloy wheels that are all in unmarked condition. All of the tyres have plenty of tread and the brakes show minimal wear 

History File

This early Mk2 GTi was first registered in May 1986 and was kept by its original owner for the first 3 years, then a Mr Chesney for 22 years, until the current keeper took ownership.

 

The original document holder has been kept that includes the owners manuals and service book. The service book is fully stamped and there is also a file that contains most of the old MOT certificates, service and parts receipts and some old tax discs.