1989 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTi 8 VALVE 3 DR SMALL BUMPER Beautiful Original Non Restored Survivor 20 Stamp History - 105000 Miles 4 Previous Owners Once a common place sight on the roads of Europe and today arguably the most admired and coveted hot hatch of all. The sands of time have ensured that literally very few examples remain and of those few even fewer will present correctly. This final year small bumper car is a rarity now. The big Bumper models are more plentiful and one can argue not as pure, the earlier Mk2 car retaining much of the clean cut Mk1 look, the later cars always look bloated in comparison, as such narrow bumper cars are now becoming more collectable. F256 UCF Pre delivery inspected and registered by Martins of Basingstoke VW/Audi on 4-3-89 to a Mrs S Thomas of Pound Green Cottage, Pound Green, Ramsdell, onto here cherished number of 8 MVT. Neatly filed is the original bill of sale detailing options of Metallic paint, Central locking and Alloy wheels. At some stage in 1991 it changed hands to a Mrs Hopping of Cookley Green, Henley On Thames, however she did not own it long moving quickly on to the 3rd owner a Mr Parry of Berkshire - who again only had it a matter of months, when the 4th and long term owner a Mr Powell of Newbury took stewardship. He owned the car long term from 1992 until Feb 2014 when he sold it to his friend and collector, a Mr Cates of Bournemouth. This GTi shows four previous keepers so five in total. The temptation to meddle or change anything on the car has been wholly resisted. This high degree of originality is not easily found on cars nigh on 30 yrs old. It has an excellent history file dating right back to new. Includes historic correspondence such as vehicle warranty details and Dept of Transport number transfers when new. Every single MOT from 1992 forth, two original keys, immaculate original book pack with drivers handbook and service booklet detailing 20 engine services. Pressed metal number plates which are very period, all the glass is original and etched, all the panels are original. The interior is as untouched and as un restored as the rest of the car right down to the Panasonic stereo it left the factory with, and it all works. Specification - Atlas Grey metallic - Original Pirelli Ronal 14" alloy wheels - No Power Steering - Manual windows - Manual Sunroof - Manual mirrors - Central locking - Tinted glass - Graduated tinted front window - Heated rear window - Onboard trip computer Servicing / Bills The folder is thick with bills as pictured and is 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. The car was serviced and MOTd at the one garage the majority of its life. Recently its had a complete new exhaust system and a brand new set of Toyo tyres. I had the gearbox removed and refurbished and it now changes sweetly. Exterior Condition It's not a restored car, its an original survivor so examination of all the gaps and crevices will reveal a wholly original example. In keeping with age expect to find marks on every panel at some level on very close inspection, its nearly 30 years old. It has spent the majority of its life garaged. Cabin The interior is clean tight and bone dry and has the feel of a clean cared for interior with good 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. Alloys/Tyres Matching as new Toyo performance tyres all round with clean rims that have a lovely patina. The Pirelli Ronal alloys set the car apart, rarely seen now, they have an appeal all of their own. The Drive It sits perfectly on its standard suspension set-up, with no clunks or knocks either, just a solid firm and well absorbed ride. Having owned a few I can comment that all old engines drive differently. This one is really fast, don't ask me why, it just flys compared to all the other ones I have driven. Its all totally stock but its really well tuned and has lots of torque in any gear at any time. 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, perhaps even better than I remember reaffirming that subsequent generations have robbed the car of its dynamic feel and driver enjoyment. 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. * Mot Feb 2019 * Totally hpi clear * Guaranteed warranted mileage * Complete toolkit * Spare wheel £6,995