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1986 Volkswagen Golf GTi 8v 3dr Rare Type 19 Tornado Red Beautiful Original Non Restored Survivor Pirelli Ronal Alloys 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 Type 19 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. C276 VUY - 09 06 1986. A very clean pleasing example presented in Tornado Red- the colour to have back in the day and the one that suits the GTi best with rare Pirelli P Ronal rims. 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 33 yrs old. Specification - Tornado Red - Original Pirelli Ronal 15" alloy wheels - No Power Steering - Manual windows - Manual Sunroof - Manual mirrors - Manual locking - Tinted glass - Graduated tinted front window - Heated rear window - Onboard trip computer Servicing / Bills a folder accompanies with a massive paper trail detailing extensive overhauls of clutch, suspension and brake component's in recent years. Fortunes have been spent ensuring it starts of the key and is ready to perform correctly. 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 of recent too. There is simply an overwhelming amount of information available, it would cover a few A4 files if compiled in order. Exterior Condition It's not a restored car, its an original survivor so examination of all the gaps and crevices will reveal an original example. The paint is excellent with no disappointing areas and no rust visible. 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. Minimal wear at all to any switchgear, gear shift, steering wheel etc., in reality these interiors were designed to take some punishment. The Drive It sits perfectly and rides with no clunks or knocks just a solid firm and well absorbed drive. 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. It's 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. Other Information * V5 Registration document * Mot 05 08 2019 * File of history * Owners manual * Totally HPi clear * Guaranteed warranted mileage 159K * toolkit * Spare wheel £6,995 |
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