Description

The Volkswagen Golf Mk.I GTI, often hailed as a pioneer in the hot hatch segment, holds a special place in automotive history. Originally introduced in 1976, it became an icon of practicality combined with sportiness.

The Mk.I GTI features a compact yet muscular design, characterized by its distinctive red trim outlining the front grille, as well as the GTI badge.

The heart of the Mk.I GTI is its lively engine. To keep the emotions on top the engine on this GTI was painstakingly rebuilt to factory specifications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Inside, the Mk.I GTI features sporty touches such as bolstered seats, the four horn button steering wheel and a golf ball-shaped gear shifter. During restoration, the interior went through a careful refurbishment, with upholstery replaced by correct factory cloth, and trim pieces restored to their original luster.

One of the key aspects of this fully restored Mk.I GTI is authenticity, with all parts sourced being genuine OEM parts or high-quality reproductions to ensure the car remains true to its original specifications. 

In summary, this 1981 Volkswagen Golf Mk.I GTI embodies the spirit of the original hot hatch, without changes, maintaining the original practicality and performance that captivated enthusiasts for decades and decades, in a “just like new” package, for use by many and many years.

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Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Volkswagen
Model series
Golf
Model name
Golf Mk I GTI 1.6
Manufacturer code
Typ 17
First registration date
01/1981
Year of manufacture
1981
Mileage (read)
185,000 km
Chassis number
WVWZZZ17ZCW164290
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
No
Previous owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Saloon (3-doors)
Power (kW/hp)
81/110
Cubic capacity (ccm)
1588
Cylinders
4
Doors
3
Steering
Left (LHD)
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
5
Transmission
Front
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Silver
Manufacturer color name
Diamond Silver Metallic
Interior color
Grey
Interior material
Textile

Condition, registration & documentation

Condition category
Restored
Has Report
MOT
MOT until
09/2026
Historical license plate
Registered
Ready to drive
Accident free

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Location

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Garagisti

Bruno Pinho

Vila de Rei - Bucelas - Lisboa

2670-678 Bucelas

🇵🇹 Portugal

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