My brand new used car....
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My brand new used car....
Just collected it on Thursday and brought it home on Friday - well chuffed!!
It is still on the sellers private plate here - these were taken when I first looked at it, the first time it was on eBAY.
It is still on the sellers private plate here - these were taken when I first looked at it, the first time it was on eBAY.
Trev.
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
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It's funny - I took so long to decide to buy it (which probably helped with the price for me) and now I wonder why I had any doubt!!
Trev.
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
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I always liked the Golf, having had several in my family in the 70s and 80s ( learned to drive it one and court girls in one :mrgreen: ). Never had a convertible one though…
Trev.
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
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I think it was the 1.6 diesel that initially put me off…
…but it actually goes very nicely 8)
…but it actually goes very nicely 8)
Trev.
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
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The interior was a major selling point for me - the leather re-trim is a very well done job…
…and the dash etc is is excellent condition…
The mileage showing is all that it has done since the re-build 3+ years ago. When I collected it the mileage was exactly 1500. It's now at close to 2000.
…and the dash etc is is excellent condition…
The mileage showing is all that it has done since the re-build 3+ years ago. When I collected it the mileage was exactly 1500. It's now at close to 2000.
Trev.
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
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I like the detail the guy went into e.g. even finding the correct "Diesel" badge….
The tow bar is apparently a new genuine one but I don't think it has done any work…
The tow bar is apparently a new genuine one but I don't think it has done any work…
Trev.
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
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The alloys are genuine (but I don't know what car they are originally from? GLS?) and have been refurbished - all five of them…
Trev.
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
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bloody gorgeous that! love it.
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Local Hero
Looks like quite a professional install. I'd guess engine's from a later Caddy and looks like a 16v master brake cylinder has been fitted.
Alloys are standard MK1 GTI from about 1980.
Alloys are standard MK1 GTI from about 1980.
1983 Mars Red 1.8 Golf GTI
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
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Newbie
o my! looks very nice. Good to see more mk1's in northern ireland. Did you get this in n.ireland? get yourself onto www.gtini.com if your not already on it
mike
mike
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Old Timer
new mk1 in nireland
yes mike has beaten me to it, looks good health to enjoy!love the interior.
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Local Hero
Very nice! 8)
Andy
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Local Hero
Love the pice trev… Awesome… :wink:
I am envious now :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Yep engine is defo a caddy 1 as it will have 3 or 4 dots below the head cover. Much more slient…. Really a nice car mate. Well done :clap: :wink:
I am envious now :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Yep engine is defo a caddy 1 as it will have 3 or 4 dots below the head cover. Much more slient…. Really a nice car mate. Well done :clap: :wink:
Diesel Possessed
A97JCE
Feeby
A97JCE
Feeby
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Thanks! I am very pleased with it and I'm learning to love the 1.6 diesel.
I think if I ever do an engine change, it will be for another diesel - Tdi perhaps…
I think if I ever do an engine change, it will be for another diesel - Tdi perhaps…
Trev.
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
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lordmontford (Mark Wilson) and I have acquired this between us…
Mainly for the 1.8L engine:
…which we got running last weekend. The previous owner had stripped everything off it - lightbulbs, speakers etc and had cut a fuel line to suck out the remaining petrol.
But it started first time, as soon as we repaired the fuel line and put a gallon of fuel into it.
Mainly for the 1.8L engine:
…which we got running last weekend. The previous owner had stripped everything off it - lightbulbs, speakers etc and had cut a fuel line to suck out the remaining petrol.
But it started first time, as soon as we repaired the fuel line and put a gallon of fuel into it.
Trev.
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
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The engine in the Vento seems pretty good but I'm thinking of staying with diesel.
We have this car in the family - a Tdi Polo Classic (1.9)….
Which won't be needed forever - I was therefore wondering if this engine would be a suitable candidate for the Golf….
How difficult would the transplant be? :dontknow:
Or is a Tdi Golf engine more straight forward?
We have this car in the family - a Tdi Polo Classic (1.9)….
Which won't be needed forever - I was therefore wondering if this engine would be a suitable candidate for the Golf….
How difficult would the transplant be? :dontknow:
Or is a Tdi Golf engine more straight forward?
Trev.
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
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BTW - here is a picture of the chap who built my Golf, with his current project…
Trev.
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
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Local Hero
That's very pretty
DubPartz
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Yes, beautiful!
Trev.
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
I'll give up my Land Rover whenyouprymycolddeadfingersfromthesteeringwheel.
– Jordanstown, N. Ireland –
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Newbie
It is so genius of you guys to convert an old car engine into a golf car. Time has caught up with us, we are no longer young to enjoy fast and furious cars on the road. We had now settled into the green pathway of golf club and it rocks to do it in style.
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