Golf GTi 16v

1990 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTi 16 VALVE 3 DR
Sensational Service History
A Pampered Investment Car
85000 Miles

Chassis - wvwzzz1gzlw732884
Engine No - kr150372
D O R - 05 09 1990
Reg - H123 WFG

Specification
- Pearlescent Pearl Grey [paint code: LA7U]
- Original BBS RA alloy wheels
- Rainbow Sports cloth upholstery & door cards
- Power Steering
- Manual windows
- Manual Sunroof
- Electric mirrors
- Central locking
- Tinted glass
- Graduated tinted front window
- Front foglights
- Heated rear window
- Onboard trip computer

First registered the 5th May 1990 by Caffyns VW in Goring By Sea in
Sussex, with the pre delivery inspection performed the day before that
with them. There is a full paper trail relating to the first keeper ( a
Mr Richards) and his ordering and purchase of the car which makes great
reading. It includes all the original correspondence inviting the first
owner to the cars launch at VW dealer, and then his subsequent confirmation
of order and all details that passed between them in ordering/specifying
registering the car. The factory sales brochure is still present and even
the VAG factory picking slip.

Servicing & Bills - 19 Service Stamps - Complete MOT History
Total paper spread start to finish with a complimenting complete MOT
history back to 1993 when first eligible. The folder is thick with
three inches of bills as pictured and is hugely confidence inspiring.
In fine working order, in preparation of sale I have just given the
engine 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, and all receipts have been added to the file, the car
has covered less than 20 miles since.

- 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

£0000s In Documented Bills
The history is more than just impressive. Its a huge file in chronological
date order with subject headers and yearly dividers. The paperwork goes
right back to 1991 when the vehicle is less than a year old and flows in
a consistent motion all the way to the current date, if service histories
were worth money this would command a fortune.
Every bush and suspension component 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 rear wheel bearings have been replaced in as many miles
as has the oil sump with a new one and a new engine mount, nothing has
been overlooked and everything has been kept standard.

Originality + Other Information
Comes complete with original VAG owner's wallet with its full compliment
of owner's manual, stamped up service book, and other VAG booklets.
The considerable history as mentioned above is to be cherished in its
own right and added to as much as possible. I can confirm that it has had
no engine rebuilds, replacement gearboxes, head gasket failures etc. Only
badly driven and poorly serviced cars needed work like this, they were
so heavily over engineered that 85000 miles with care is barely run in.

Keen observers of the many images will note that this GTi still wears
its original dealer supplied number plates and rear window decal,
a lovely touch that is so rare. There are two sets of keys including the
original special 2-part "16V" key complete with it's cover on a thread,
an original early 1990's immobilizer is fitted with two fobs, plus one
other spare. The VAG codes sticker is present in the boot compartment
indicating that the rear has not been involved in a shunt. Similarly
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 car etched with the H123 WFG
number information. The unaltered condition is completed with first class
condition spare wheel and tool kit and perfect 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 subtle Pearl Grey available for only model years 90-91. It is
detailed to the highest of standards with zero blemishes or chips worth
comment. Safe to say this example will satisfy even the fussiest of tastes
and is of as high a quality that any used car of its years could ever hope
to be in, it presents literally as it would have at 3 or 4 years old. The
wheels are also in first class order inkeeping with the standards set
elsewhere. 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 next to no level of improvement
in any area. Zero rust, perfect sills, boot, bottom of doors. I have fitted
smoked lights and spots and are brand new. The original Hella lights are all
present and are in good condition with no chips or splits, I just fancied
changing the look to sharpen it up.

Cabin
The interior is in time warp condition, 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 Vredstein tyres all round with immaculate BBS rims that have
been professionally re coated by me due to minor imperfections.

* Mot May 2017 (no advise)
* 2 transponders - Toad Sterling (Thatcham Approved)
* Immobilizer fitting certificate
* Owners pack & drivers manual
* Totally hpi clear
* Guaranteed warranted mileage
* Current & historic HPi searches
* Complete toolkit
* Spare wheel

The Definitive GTi
The most admired and coveted hot hatch of all time? For me it certainly
was, the big bumper 16 valver was as an elusive car then as it is today.
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 3 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, and no substitute
for originality and proper care.

£12,995

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