1982 Golf GLi (convertible), very original

This will be of interest to some:

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1982-volkswagen-golf-mk1-gli-convertible

Looks to be in good original condition. Collecting Cars website hasn't been updated with the description yet, so its just some basic details and pictures at the moment.

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https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1982-volkswagen-golf-mk1-gli-convertible

Tis a thing of beauty. Think they need more pics though

Early-1800 said

Tis a thing of beauty. Think they need more pics though

     

Look at pic 76… Top mounts are shot, I expect some knocking from the front when you drive it…

I wonder if it has a current MOT?

Just spotted the speakers cut into the door cards…. oh why did they do that?
Passenger door has door pocket and it’s missing from the drivers side?

I thought the GLi should have the MFA instruments which this one does not… perhaps the clocks have been changed? I could be wrong….

AFAIK the GLi, at least in 1982, doesn't have the MFA.

I noticed the pocket on one side and not the other. Its clear its an unrestored car with some 'patina' and some imperfections, for example the grey bumpers are not a consistent colour - but then none are! At least it still has the headlamp washers and all the correct chrome trim on it. And the boot has paint scratches etc. And its >100k miles.

From the pics, I don't know if its been restored before - for example, at 38 years old, it could have been restored/renovated at 20, then another 20 or so years have passed. A great condition original is more valuable than a restored car, but they are rare - someone would have needed to store and not use the car etc…

It will be interesting to see what this sells for.

The speakers into the door are 'period' we did the same with 4inch(?) round speakers in bottom of door card of my brothers X reg Golf C.

Being a late 1600 there would not have been a MFA.

Looking at pics it appears to be a more of a big recommision rather than a a full blown restoration, a mega service inc all fluids and go thru brakes/suspension/electrics refurbing or replacing anything suspect like the aforementione top mounts.

Then enjoy simple wind in the hair motoring in an original car wearing its patina with pride

I've just bought one in the same colour. I'll go through the pictures later. I also have door speakers cut in but also have the invoice from the 80s. I notice one door capping is cracked. Also I'm always a fan of 666 plates but as mine came with a private plate which was put on in the late 80s I'll keep it for the minute.

The buying costs are a bit steep for this end of the market, hope the lucky buyer spots he's got £600 to add on top (I'm assuming it will make less than £8,000)


BUYER'S PREMIUM
6% (minimum £600, maximum £6,000, includes VAT)

Now with full description and bidding started.  The link has changed to https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1982-volkswagen-golf-mk1-gli-cabriolet

£4800 sale price… about the price I would expect so let's see if it appears on here..?

mark1gls said

£4800 sale price… about the price I would expect so let's see if it appears on here..?

£5,400 with the commission, quite a bit less than what a similar age and condition hatch would bring?

As the car is wearing most it's original paint and un restored it adds to it's value.

To me an unrestored car is worth more than one that's been taken to bits then replaced and re painted every single inch of it….  

It sold for £4800 so I'm pleased with what mine cost.