1983 Mk1 Golf GX Original Condition
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1983 Mk1 Golf GX Original Condition
Model: Golf GX 1.5ltr
Spec/Trim option: GX
Year of manfacture: 1983
Mileage: 106 000
Price: £1600 (OVNO)
Location: Hayling Island (Portsmouth)
Contact details: 07709 33 9876
Condition: 8.7/10 (?!)
Service history: Some (will have to check when i am home!)
Mot expiry Date: I think its April next year. Again, will have to check!
Taxed or sorn: Taxed for another 5 months
Description:
I am a Caddy owner (just come over from vwcadd.com) and following some good news on my caddy, looks like i will have her back on the road in the next couple of days. The Golf GX was bought to tide me over till now. Being flat broke from expensive garage bills, i cant keep the golf and owe me mom her money back!
Bodywork
For the most part - REALLY straight. There are a couple of nocks to take into consideration. One on the boot, one on the passenger-side rear door and one on the driver door. All three i would imagine could be removed without paint/filler.
The arches are starting to go a little scabby, but nothing too major. There is a 1-pennie-sized area on the boot, right by the lock that has been painted over, some kind of scab i think.
I am pretty certain that the car has had paint at some point in its life. I would personally rate the spraying 8.5/10 as its hard to notice any imperfections at all!
The Chrome on the Rear and Front Screen has faded. The STRAIGHT parts of the chrome on the front grill are missing, but replaceable (the hard ones to find are the corner bits!). And the glass from one of the front spots is missing.
Interior
Immaculate and original, down to the gear-nob and radio! The bolster on the driver-seat has collapsed slightly, but not worn. The interior was the bit that really sold it for me. Except for a slight bit of damage on the parcel-shelf, its carzy-good condition.
Mechanical
Its the original engine, 1.5 petrol on Webber carbs (i think) out of the factory. Has covered just over 105,000 miles. Thats only 2000 miles in the last 10 years! A little reluctant to go start at times, turns over a few times before firing, but once warmed up, runs like a dream and pulls pretty hard! The clutch needs adjusting, never got round to it as i just got used to it pretty quick…
I think i remember seeing in the paperwork i have that the cambelt was changed at 94,000 (will check tonight!).
Brakes well - a little squeeky. Have not checked yet, but the pads might need doing.
Other Things..
Its on the GTi Rims - not Original to this model, but a nice touch! (inc. spare).
Suspension was replaced by previous owner, all standard still.
Ignition system also replaced
Was dry storred for 10 years before i got it! The last time it was taxed (before i did it!) was 1995
Has been my daily for a couple of months and really can't fault it…
Something to note would be i think a clamp has come loose on the exhaust as its pretty rattly? I have not investigated yet, but im sure its nothing major…
Will get more pics up over the weekend when she is off the road and cleaned up, but here are some to wet your appetite!
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