1979 Golf GTI
Now with interior retrim (January, 2012)
[ 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 completed in February 1996.
In January 2012, the front and rear seats were re-upholstered in the seat material for the early GTI - and trimmed in black leather.
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 the series one Golf Mk1.
Early style dashboard on this GTI.
Original EG engine smooth and flexible.
Series one GTI seat cloth with leather trim.
Foam bath followed by ...
... high definition shine.
Vehicle comprehensively restored.
Magazine featured car.
90,000 miles.
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.
Featured in Stanley Classic Car Yearbook.
Going nowhere.
Car and garages protected by Bosch digital CCTV.
