1979 Golf GTI
HMJ761V is a rare four-speed gearbox version of the Mk1 Golf GTI. This low mileage vehicle was purchased from its third owner, living near London, in the Summer of 1995 when still in daily use. Despite being in excellent mechanical condition when bought, a comprehensive and costly restoration was undertaken in Birmingham and was competed in February, 1996.
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"... this low mileage vehicle was purchased from its third owner, living near London, in the Summer of 1995." |
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Small rear lights of early Golf Mk1.
Hand polished.
Early style dashboard on this GTI.
Original EG engine smooth and flexible.
Full leather interior.
Vehicle comprehensively restored.
Magazine featured car.
90,000 miles.
Round clocks.
Quality parts used.
Rubber gaskets.
New VAG rubber hoses etc.
New VAG connectors.
New Bosch fuel accumulator.
Cam belt service.
Rear suspension bushes.
Original supplying VW dealer.
Keys at the ready.
Soundproofing kit fitted throughout.
Alloy wheels optional item in August 1979.
Large history file.
Letters from previous owners.
Volkswagen/Audi Car magazine claimed the above GTI was:
" ... one of the best in the country ..."
This car has now been decommissioned, registered as SORN.
Car and garages protected by Bosch digital CCTV.
