May 03, 2019 in this video i take a look at possibly the best mk1 golf gti remaining in the world. Like the peugeot 205 gti and renault 5 gt turbo, the early golf gtis have a. This identification guide has been written for the volkswagen golf mk1 gti, produced between 1976 and 1983. This model included smaller rear lights than the later mk1, tartan insert trim, and initially a 4speed gearbox with a 5speed coming soon after. The golf gti is a phenomenon, a brand within the volkswagen brand, an automobile world view and an unmistakable design statement that has now attained sales of 1. Just over 42,000 miles corroborated by the original stamped service book. May 01, 2009 poster inspired by volkswagen golf gti poster print wall art of the history and evolution of the vw gti generations car models. The mk1 golf gti went on sale in 1976 and proved an instant hit the mk1 golf was shaped in giorgetto giugiaros italdesign studios over a million golfs had been made by the cars third year of. The book covers models produced between 1976 and 1991 essentially all mk1s and mk2s, including cabriolets, 8valve and 16valve renditions, rallyes and g60s. Unveiled in 1975, the first righthanddrive cars arrived in the uk in 1979 fitted with a fourspeed gearbox.
May 22, 2018 the original golf gti is a true icon, and its prices on the classic market reflect that. Poster inspired by volkswagen golf gti poster print wall art of the history and evolution of the vw gti generations car models. Oct 07, 2015 it seems the mk1 golf scene knows no bounds lately. Equipment halogen headlamps, rear window with black surround. Used, vw golf gti mk1 1983 99,000 miles project ca. I have for sale here a genuine 1983 vw golf gti in exceptional overall condition, the original book pack, 3 keys, stamped service book. The volkswagen golf has won many awards throughout its history. Mk1 gti meets mk7 gti in celebration of the golfs 40th birthday the mk7 golf was launched in september 2012. This book covers the fascinating transition from beetle to golf and the subsequent. Make no mistake, this a car with values heading in the same direction as the mk1 ford escort. It helped create a brand new category of sports car. In any bar room banter about what cars are likely to become future classics, the iconic vw mk1 golf gti always gets a mention. History supplied by dovercourt north london with just 96,000 miles and 4 previous owners, our gti shows 14 stamps in the service book, the last at 94,094 miles. In this video i take a look at possibly the best mk1 golf gti remaining in the world.
The mk1 golf gti is considered by many as the original hot hatch, the one to be compared to. The volkswagen golf gti has become a worldwide icon and popular choice among enthusiasts as the ideal hot hatch. Although many have rusted and ended up on the scrapheap, careful keepers have joined to form the mk1 golf owners club. Home mk1 golf owners club wiki history of the mk1 golf history of the mk1 golf. The golf mk1 remains the seminal compact hatchback but then volkswagen needed something very special to retire the beetle volkswagen golf mk1 the car that kills the beetle was wheels headline for the first european drive of the volkswagen golf in the july 1974 edition. Reading through the invoices, you can see times when it was very well cared for, with engine work at tsr and amd. The volkswagen golf story the mk1 golf owners club. Launched in 1984, many regard the mk ii as the pinnacle of the golf gti line. The golf mk1 remains the seminal compact hatchback but then volkswagen needed something very special to retire the beetle volkswagen golf mk1 the car that kills the. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The volkswagen golf listen help info is a compact car produced by the german automotive manufacturer volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in.
Classic volkswagen golf gti mk1s for sale car and classic. Despite being around for 40 years in 2014, one of the most iconic cars in automotive history, the volkswagen golf gti, never originally figured in the companys plans. When the golf was introduced in 1974 to replace the beetle, which by that time had been in production for almost 35 years, vw never sought to make a hot version of its. The legendary rabbit name makes a 2019 comeback newsroom.
Supplied new on the 19th july 1982 by jack barclay vw in battersea, this incredible. The mk1 golf was built from 1974, with the gti version following in late 1976. This is a free site dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the volkswagen golf mk1. Containing over 350 photographs and much original material, this book is. It falls in the category of historical coffee table book which blends narrative and great color pictures about all. This video gives you information about the rich history the. I didnt need to drive it alongside a mk1 rabbit gti to come to this conclusion, but sometimes things go well for you and im not about to turn down the opportunity. Recently serviced with a fresh cambelt and new mot. The volkswagen golf listen help info is a compact car produced by the german automotive manufacturer volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates such as the volkswagen rabbit in the united states and canada mk1 and mk5, and as the volkswagen caribe in mexico mk1. The birth of the gti started in 1976, a time when hatchbacks were few and far. Ralph naders earlier book unsafe at any speed had done for the chevrolet corvair. It has such a rust and rot free shell, i have just had a full high quality body shop respray completed due to the bodywork being solid and undamaged but the paint was badly fa. Mk1 pronounced mark one is a british moniker meaning version referring to the cars body style given to the first generation golf rabbit convertible. Volkswagen golf mk1 1989 clipper karman cabriolet 1.
In 1981 the facelifted golf gti was voted car of the year by what car. Fuel injection might have been wellproven technology in 1975 but it tended to be fitted to big, expensive cars rather than small, cheap ones, so vw was genuinely. The gti has gone through endless modifications and mutations over those four decades, and its moniker has even been hijacked by carmakers as diverse as citroen bx and cx gti, peugeot 205 gti, and suzuki swift gti. Dec 18, 2018 the 2019 golf gti rabbit edition is the volkswagen to buy. Unique opportunity to acquire a genuine one owner from new caddy pick up. The mk1 gti golf can be subdivided into three editions, firstly with the 1600 from 1975 to 1980. Vw golf mk1 gti engine for sale in uk view 51 bargains. Original service book with lots of stamps few missing but assume its been off the road mot expiry date. History of the origins of the first golf gti inception of the gti originated in 1973. Now, the rabbit is back for 2019 as a special edition model the gti rabbit edition is the first gti to pay tribute to the rabbit heritage since the 2003 20 th. Golf mk1 gti 1983 in black the mk1 golf owners club. We look back at the history of volkswagens popular hatchback as it.
Jun 14, 2019 although many have rusted and ended up on the scrapheap, careful keepers have joined to form the mk1 golf owners club. Later golf variations included the golf gti introduced in june 1976 with a. Heres your chance to buy a legend one of the cleanest, most original examples of the mk1 golf gti weve seen in a long time classic in the making. The story is brought to life by insights from original interviews with key figures. Shane 07 three 80 three 96 three 78 or email satanscreate at condition. Watch the evolution of the volkswagen golf gti wheels24. Vw rabbit badge vintage 1970s1980s mk1 gti truck caddy emblem made in germany car automobile bumper stickers effect bumper stickers retroboy1980 4. Golf johannesburg johannesburg gauteng 1984 golf mk1 gx original old school 1600 4 speed 112xxxkms full service history maintenance book. Reading through the invoices, you can see times when it was very well cared for, with engine.
Launched at the 2004 paris motor show, the mk5 golf gti was extremely well received, with many lauding it as the greatest golf gti since the mk1. Total production of golf mk1 gtis eventually reached 462,000 units 26 in 2004, sports car international declared the golf mk1 gti to be the 3rd best car of the 1980s. The mk1 golf gti is credited with starting the hot hatchback genre, while the latest, mk7 version has taken the name into unchartered, 300bhp, sports carslaying territory. Mar 15, 20 despite being around for 40 years in 2014, one of the most iconic cars in automotive history, the volkswagen golf gti, never originally figured in the companys plans. Assembled from parts made in mexico, canada, germany and the u. I got it back to the yard and put it straight on the.
It seems the mk1 golf scene knows no bounds lately. Vw vr6 1200hp race engine blue print r32 golf gti audi a3 tt 3. The volkswagen gti is widely credited with beginning the first in the hot hatch or european hatchback genre. The golf not only changed the way volkswagen did business, it set a.
I am also throwing in a book on solex carb tuning, a mk1 vw. A legendary mk1 vw golf gti with complete history file and. The original golf mk1 was a frontengined, frontwheel drive replacement for the. The golf gti is a phenomenon, a brand within the volkswagen brand, an automobile world view and an. Golf gti mk ii 19841992 image by mic from reading berkshire, united kingdom terenure, co. History supplied by dovercourt north london with just 96,000 miles and 4 previous owners, our gti shows 14 stamps in the service book, the. Volkswagen golf sedibeng gasegonyana northern cape vw mk1 golf gti 14i for sale. While a gti was released for the 2006 model year, volkswagen redesigned the car in early 2006, calling it the new. I am also throwing in a book on solex carb tuning, a mk1 vw bentley manual, and a chilton manual. I bought this golf off an old chap who lives locally to me,i had seen it sitting in front of his place for years15 years actuallyand one day decided to knock on and ask if it was for sale and after much deliberation he sold it to me. The original 1983 mk1 volkswagen rabbit gti sported red plaid seats, snowflake wheels, and a golf ball shift knob. Similar cars always required call 01733 425140 a legendary mk1 vw golf gti with complete history file and 91,208 miles. The rabbit gti has always been the volkswagen to buy and with the names return for the seventhandahalf edition of the golf, that hasnt changed.
When the golf was introduced in 1974 to replace the beetle, which by that time had been in production for almost 35 years, vw never sought to make a hot version of its giugaro designed hatchback. Maintenance stuff includes various parts, tons of gaskets and seals, various belts and hoses, etc. Vw vr6 1500hp race engine blue print r32 golf gti audi a3 tt 3. Volkswagen golf mk2 engine parts heritage parts centre have a selection of engine parts to fit your classic golf mk2, including gaskets, valvetrain and oil.
The volkswagen gti is the quintessential hot hatchbackand in 2016, it turned 40. The golf gti literally rewrote the book on fast, affordable, sensible motoring. The birth of the gti started in 1976, a time when hatchbacks were few. A few companies within the uk were beginning to specialise in making their own gtis using rhd 1500cc golfs as the basis, notably gti engineering and tim. Now in its seventh generation, the golf gti remains the hot hatch by which all rivals are judged.
Good history file including original owners manual, old mots and service records. History of the volkswagen golf picture special autocar. I bought this golf off an old chap who lives locally to me,i had seen it. The volkswagen rabbit gti, the north american version of the highperformance golf gti, debuted in canada in 1979 and the united states for 1983. It offered great handling and pace for its type of car and could even. With stacks of history, bills, original dealer paraphernalia not to mention the detailed and comprehensive pictures of the restoration process this has to be one of the most unique and sort after mk1 golfs for sale today. Vw golf mk1 mk2 gti engine radiator and fan volkswagen golf gti mk1 engine and gearbox.
The name gti was first used in 1976, in reference to volkswagens highperformance trim level of the golf known as the rabbit when it debuted in north america in 1975. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mk1 pronounced mark one is a british moniker meaning version referring to the cars body style given to the first generation golfrabbit convertible. It offered great handling and pace for its type of car and could even out gun a number of purpose built sports cars at the time. Volkswagen golf johannesburg johannesburg gauteng 1984 golf mk1 gx original old school 1600 4 speed 112xxxkms full service history maintenance book consumption. Ref vpc785x smc heritage are pleased to offer a very special 1982 volkswagen golf gti mk1 1.
This really is a unique opportunity to obtain a pristine mk1 golf gti to show and enjoy. Mk1 gti meets mk7 gti in celebration of the golfs 40th birthday. The volkswagen golf gti mk iv the legend becomes an optional package with orders being taken in 1997 the mark 4 golf brought a big change, eliminating the status of the golf gti as a. The volkswagen golf is a compact car produced by the german automotive manufacturer. While the early cars acceleration was very good, the limitations of the closeratio box were readily apparent at high speed and later models enjoyed a. The volkswagen golf mk1 is the first generation of a small family car manufactured and. If i had any money at all, id go out and buy one today. Nov 12, 2016 the mk1 golf gti is credited with starting the hot hatchback genre, while the latest, mk7 version has taken the name into unchartered, 300bhp, sports carslaying territory. The book covers models produced between 1976 and 1991. The volkswagen golf gti mk iv the legend becomes an optional package with orders being taken in 1997 the mark 4 golf brought a big change, eliminating the status of the golf gti as a unique model. The gti was a musthave car and has a strong following today. This is the manual to have whether you are putting on carbs, troubleshooting or doing a complete overhaul. Mk1 gti meets mk7 gti in celebration of the golf s 40th birthday the mk7 golf was launched in september 2012.