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1990 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTi 16 VALVE 5 DR Beautiful Original Example Rare Investment Car Low 93000 Miles Once a common place sight on the roads of Europe and today arguably the most admired and coveted hot hatch of all time. The big bumper 16 valver remains a car that many aspire to however finding the genuine article that is not spoiled is a difficult task. The sands of time have ensured that literally very few examples remain and of those few even fewer will present correctly. This GTi shows four previous keepers so five in total, the most recent keeper having it only for one year, the owner before him for nine years, and three others make up the remaining seventeen years of stewardship. The temptation to meddle or change anything on the car has been resisted, and this high degree of orignality was what led the fourth owner to add it to his retro car collection in 2007. Chassis - wvwzzz1gzmw100832 Engine No - kr153225 D O R - 08 11 1990 Specification - Tornado Red - Original BBS RA alloy wheels - Rainbow Sports cloth upholstery & door cards - Power Steering - Electric windows - Manual Sunroof - Manual mirrors - Central locking - Tinted glass - Graduated tinted front window - Front foglights - Heated rear window - Onboard trip computer Servicing & Bills The folder is thick with bills as pictured and is hugely confidence inspiring. In fine working order, recently the engine has had a major refurbish of many components. A complete service with all belts and fluids being changed as detailed below, this at quite a cost, however the car is now set up for years to come. - Timing belt - New water temp switch - Water pump - Distributor cap - PAS belt - Ribbed belt - Coolant changed - New cold start control - Tensioner - Brake fluid changed - Screenwash - Oil & filter - Fuel filter - New water thermostat - Vacuum pipes - Air filter - Spark plugs changed - New HT lead set - Mixture set - Rotor arm Every bush and suspension part has been checked, all the brakes exhaust etc are in excellent condition. The car is rock solid underneath with no welding or accident damage and a tidy original looking underside. The central locking pump has been renewed which is a common issue with older MK2S as have the electric window motors. Also, the brake master cylinder and the starter motor have been replaced, plus all three sections of the exhaust at 67000 miles. Everything has been kept standard. Keen observers of the many images will note that this GTi still wears all of its original badges and labels around the engine bay and door shuts, a lovely touch that is so rare. There are three sets of keys. The VAG codes sticker is present in the boot compartment indicating that the rear has not been involved in a shunt. Similarly the bar code sticker and tyre pressure decal is still present on the driver's door jamb. All under bonnet stickers are present, along with original VAG stamped front wings with the proper underseal beading at the top edge confirming no frontal accident. Original glass throughout. The unaltered condition is completed with first class spare wheel and tool kit and solid parcel shelf. The Drive Totally stock parts have been used in servicing therefore the car drives 100 % as VW intended. It sits perfectly on its standard suspension set-up, with no clunks or knocks either, just a solid firm and well absorbed ride. This is an all systems go car ready to be enjoyed when the mood and the weather allows. The car moves as one whole piece, the gearbox and steering feel box fresh and its literally fantastic to drive, perhaps even better than I remember reaffirming that subsequent generations have robbed the car of its dynamic feel and driver enjoyment. Exterior Condition Timeless solid Tornado Red. Detailed to the highest of standards with only the odd historical mark that you have to hunt to find. Safe to say this example will satisfy even the fussiest of tastes presenting extremely well. It is not a restored car however, its an original survivor so examination of all the gaps and crevices will reveal a wholly orignal example. The previous owners have been concerned with detail. The boot area is as new and you peel the carpet back to find everything is showroom condition. The engine is remarkably tidy, as is all the considerable black work around the body, there is dare I say it very little to improve upon. Zero rust, perfect sills, boot, bottom of doors. Cabin The interior is time warp and bone dry and has the feel of a clean cared for interior with perfect dash, headlining, door cards, chairs and carpets. Next to no wear at all to any switchgear, gear shift, steering wheel etc, in reality these interiors were designed to take some punishment, which makes a pampered cars interior all the more special. It scores a virtual 10 with me on the cabin. Alloys/Tyres Matching as new performance tyres all round with clean BBS rims that have a lovely patina. * Mot September 2019 * 2 transponders * Totally hpi clear * Guaranteed warranted mileage * Current & historic HPi searches * Complete toolkit * Spare wheel The Definitive GTi The second generation had one hell of an act to follow but turned out to be the superior car to drive over its predecessor, better packaged, quicker and with far more reassuring brakes. If you want practicality, performance and strength in one affordable package, few cars will deliver like the Mk2 GTI and is easily the most practical and sensible everyday modern classic in its price range. Summary A genuinely outstanding highly collectable rare model, have a look about the various advertising platforms to source another sub 100k stock mint five door 16v big bumper car, there is not another, and that situation will only get bleaker. It is sure to be a continued appreciating asset as each year these rare models in original and outstanding condition become more and more scarce. Prices are already shifting even for tired cars, there is no comparable car to this in the market place at present in this price range, and no substitute for originality and proper care. £9,995 |
West Coast Classic Car Services Ltd