MK1 GTI Engineering Zender

Has anybody got one & are they any good?

Here's my dilema, I have had my A reg Heios Campaign for some years now and though modified with 16v Ronel Turbos etc and desent body resturation , It still looked like a well kept Campaign and turned heads.
Anyway to the sad bit…. On my way back from Stamford Hall show, It crashed and has now been classed as a Cat B write-off so can't be put back on road so I have seen a GTI Engineering Helios Campaign with full Zender.
Do I get one and restore it to its original condition as I am of the understanding these cars are extremely rare. Or do I use my salvagable bits, purchase the Zender car & turn it  back to a Standard looking Campaign?

Your comments would be appreciated especially if you have a GTI Engineering car. :?

ACKEETREE said

Has anybody got one & are they any good?

Here's my dilema, I have had my A reg Heios Campaign for some years now and though modified with 16v Ronel Turbos etc and desent body resturation , It still looked like a well kept Campaign and turned heads.
Anyway to the sad bit…. On my way back from Stamford Hall show, It crashed and has now been classed as a Cat B write-off so can't be put back on road so I have seen a GTI Engineering Helios Campaign with full Zender.
Do I get one and restore it to its original condition as I am of the understanding these cars are extremely rare. Or do I use my salvagable bits, purchase the Zender car & turn it  back to a Standard looking Campaign?

Your comments would be appreciated especially if you have a GTI Engineering car. :?

I know of 2 in existance one got sold via Piston heads the other day he also had it advertised on Flea bay

Used cars for sale - PistonHeads UK

The other is still in my Home Town of Port Talbot in South Wales…..looking to find out the new owner as I love to buy it if it ever came up for sale

Guess my reply does not help you with your inquiry though !!

ACKEETREE said

Has anybody got one & are they any good?

Here's my dilema, I have had my A reg Heios Campaign for some years now and though modified with 16v Ronel Turbos etc and desent body resturation , It still looked like a well kept Campaign and turned heads.
Anyway to the sad bit…. On my way back from Stamford Hall show, It crashed and has now been classed as a Cat B write-off so can't be put back on road so I have seen a GTI Engineering Helios Campaign with full Zender.
Do I get one and restore it to its original condition as I am of the understanding these cars are extremely rare. Or do I use my salvagable bits, purchase the Zender car & turn it  back to a Standard looking Campaign?

Your comments would be appreciated especially if you have a GTI Engineering car. :?

By the way if you find one……cherish it and keep it for ever…..know I would….don't modify it…..refresh it if need be….

I love that Zender kitted Gti. That is TRUE retro - none of this roofrack-retro nonsense ! More interesting than a std. Helios Gti IMO (and I've got a Helios Campaign….!)

m6m62 said

I love that Zender kitted Gti. That is TRUE retro - none of this roofrack-retro nonsense ! More interesting than a std. Helios Gti IMO (and I've got a Helios Campaign….!)

Helios Blue is where metallic began…..just gotta love it  :wink:

The blue one that was on pistonheads is owned by a guy i know,it would make someone an excellent period looking car if its what your into! How much was it up for on pistonheads by the way? I never saw it on there for sale!

g60go said

The blue one that was on pistonheads is owned by a guy i know,it would make someone an excellent period looking car if its what your into! How much was it up for on pistonheads by the way? I never saw it on there for sale!

If your mate ever wants to sell it, I would buy the car and pay to have it professionally restored…..

Ask him to drop me an email :-)

Keep it as zender