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all future advice will be greatly appreciated as we have limited knowledge of these,it’s going to need a full going over by the looks but doesn’t look that bad as it’s been in a stable block for the last 35 years,I’ll get some pics posted up when we take delivery in the next few days,Many thanks.
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I wasn't expecting any paperwork just the logbook but to my surprise I've been given original service pack complete with full service history up to its present 80,000miles,lots of receipts and old mots etc.
Registered on the 1-1-1975 which seems quite early,pdi has been stamped on8-1-1975 with 20 miles on the clock,super excited to get started,watch this space,thanks all for reading
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Even the front wings have the plastic filler strip fitted so I guess they are genuine as they usually rot away after 10 years of use.
Shame someone fitted an aftermarket sunroof and is that an aerial in the roof?
What are your plans for it, keep it original and standard?
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Good luck it looks a great find …. you may consider putting some numbers on the lottery this week.. I think after a find like that you may just be in a lucky streak
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I think once it's up and running we'll try and keep pretty standard,as much as a new paint job and shiny wheels would me nice it sort of removes the history of it,personal choice I suppose.
All the bodywork looks pretty straight although I think someone may have taken a red spray can to a couple of small bits ,never mind,anyhow will get some inside before and after shots at the weekend
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Mrred221 said
Just checked the euromillions,no joy,never mind this is good as any win I think.
I think once it's up and running we'll try and keep pretty standard,as much as a new paint job and shiny wheels would me nice it sort of removes the history of it,personal choice I suppose.
All the bodywork looks pretty straight although I think someone may have taken a red spray can to a couple of small bits ,never mind,anyhow will get some inside before and after shots at the weekend
Does look a fab find and so sad about the pop up sun roof, its not even a period accessory being more 80s than 70s.
I'd love to see it cleaned up MOT'd and running rather than yet another nut and bolt concours d'elegance show pony trailer queen.
Keep us updated with lots of pics, and good luck
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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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New swallow tail owner really looking forward to your posts
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1 good thing about the car being more than 40 years old is that you don't need to get it MOTed if it's got it's original size engine as you can get it classed as an historic vehicle, I had to send my log book to the DVLA via the post office (it's also free) when I did this for my Mk1 Scirocco.
I would recommend getting some sort of MOT test just to get someone else to check things over especially the brakes as even standard brakes take some getting used to and yours may even be the non servo type brakes so plenty of leg work to get the car to stop but once you get used to them they are ok.
Start up a build/project thread as we would love to see how it all goes.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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I'm waiting for the inevitable crash by a MOT exempt death trap that wipes out a school bus queue and the entire classic car movement get shut down and banned apart from summer sunday drives to offical car shows.
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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How many on here say it’s MOT day and post they are pooping it to see if it passes. If we are all so good then they would fly through MOT every time.
That all said. For very well loved classics doing hundreds to just a couple of thousand miles a year. Then every 2 years for an MOT is probably acceptable.
I love this is the guys first post on the club and now seeing the eclectic diversion of his thread on the very first one. We will be speaking about the cat lawer next
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On a slightly different question,how do I get a value on it when I insure it,any ideas
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Mine was insured for 9k
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Mine was a wreck before I got it. Had it welded, I sorted all the mechanics and got it registered and mot'd. Then ragged it around in its rough state.
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