Diesel Engined Mk1s?

hi guys, i curently have my eye on a diesel mk1, but every time i stick its particulars in a insurance thingy, it comes up wrong :?

the car is advertised as a 1.6 diesel, apparently the same engine as fitted to the caddy, did these ever come as standard in a mk1 tin top?

In this country the Golf was only ever offered in basic spec. The original 1500 1979/80 would have been Golf LD and then later 1600 Golf C Diesel. Both 5 door version don't think 3 door Diesels offered.

Many were imported by service personnel and were different specs, 3-drs, autos and GLs which won't be listed.

I think some insurance companies also have a 20 year cut off so all Mk1s won't be listed. :dontknow:

Also from memory when I had a 1980 Jetta LD the insurance group is very high for such a low powered vehicle……

this one is on an A reg plate and its a mars red 3 door, 4 speed manual, possibly an engine conversion?

Not standard, by A reg all were 5pd as standard so g/b changed atleast.

If its converted/modified petrol the insurance company will add another 0 to the quote.

really? shit thought i might be able to save some money here been looking for a diesel for a while as i do a lot of miles, but if its gonna cost a fortune for insurance....

ask the owner what it says on the logbook mate (bet you are on about that red one on ebay aint ya? :wink: )

thats the one mate  

what difference would it make what it said on the logbook mate? suppose if its still down as a 1.5 or whatever it'd be fine….

could it not have just had the 5 speed box swapped out?

my golf is 5 door diesel and is a 5 speed on a y

rov716y said

my golf is 5 door diesel and is a 5 speed on a y

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Mines insured as a modified classic  :wink: ?135 fully comp its a 83 5 door



Bert

Bert said

Mines insured as a modified classic  :wink: ?135 fully comp its a 83 5 door



Bert

what a star

whos the policy with if you dont mind me asking mate?

Footman james brilliant people,i put a 1.9TD engine in,big shiney exhaust,uprated the turbo,uprated all the brakes,no problem,
Bert

thats the kind of thing i had planned mate, just a standard 130 or 150. i drive about 150 - 200 miles every weekend, so need something that isnt too bad on fuel!

Its great on cooking oil bert,44p per liter  :wink:  cheap as chips  
Bert

so they dont mind cooking oil then?

not a bit smokey? had any bother with the plod following you thinking dinners ready?

Loves it bert,i set the pump from 0.8mm lift to 1.0mm and its cool,more power,no smoke even flat out with 12psi boost  :twisted:
Bert

might have to give it a go on the 1.6 thats in it if i buy it and see how it goes

gonna go and look at it this weekend with any luck, fingers crossed it'll be coming home, first mk1!

Seen it on ebay twice, looks ok, hope there's no nasty suprises though. Not sure about the addiction to easy-start :? It certainly looks like an original diesel and not an ex petrol model judging by the interior/exterior clues. It comes up on the DVLA vehicle enquiry as a 1600 diesel when you put in the reg number. Mines a 1.6 5 speed on an '82 X. Previous car was 5 speed on an '83 Y. Golf C diesels are insurance group 8! Mine has always come straight up on insurance systems (major insurers at least). To insure even before your 25 and before the car's 25 (for classic insurance) it's pretty cheap (where I am at least). It's just a shame the tax is still top wack  :roll: . It certainly rewards me in every other way with 65mpg and suprising performance and reliability in all areas, and maintenance parts are usually all off the shelf and cheap as chips (same parts as Seat Ibiza etc.)
Not gone down the veg oil route yet, but nice to know I can if diesel shoots up in price!  :wink:
All the best with the car, let us know how it goes.

well, just letting you know how it went with this car… unfortunatley, it didnt!

i have called the guy about twenty times between 8 last night and now, and he hasnt answered the phone at all, needless to say i'm rather disappointed, and to be truthful, a bit upset.

This is my first time buying a VW, let alone a mk1, but i've wanted one for as long as i can remember, and now i have a bit of cash burning a hole in my pocket, every single one seems to be hundreds of miles away, or shit like this happens!

Sorry to hear that bert,if he dont awnser the phone it means hes got something to hide,hes just hoping you will bid and buy it anyway,best off this way,another will show up,i waited 12 months for mine,had to travel from birmingham to brighton to pick it up too  8O  was worth the wait.
Bert