1979 Golf GTI
30 years old: August 1979 - August 2009
HMJ761V is a rare four-speed gearbox version of the Mk1 Golf GTI. This low mileage vehicle was purchased (for preservation) from its third owner, living near London, in June 1995. A comprehensive restoration was undertaken in Birmingham and was competed in February 1996.
Registered as SORN, this 1979 GTI is no longer in daily use.
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"... this low mileage vehicle was purchased (for preservation) from its third owner, living near London, in June 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 using original seats.
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 rear window decal.
Original supplying VW dealer number plates.
Soundproofing kit fitted throughout.
Alloy wheels optional item in August 1979.
Cat on a hot hatch roof.
Large history file.
Letters from previous owners.
Decommissioned.
Car and garages protected by Bosch digital CCTV.
