Where is the closest Mk1 to you?

This may well have been done before (at least once) in which case mods, please delete and spare my embarrassment, but….

Since buying my GTi a few years back I’ve seen (i think) only 1 Gti in use and on the road (in my local area that is, not including visits to shows etc). I’ve met a few GTi owners whilst swapping/buying/selling parts, and obviously they’ve all been excellent human beings, but its not the same as unexpectedly seeing a Mk1 drive by…

So, UK guys, where are you all? Who is closest to me with a running (or garaged) GTi/Mk1? I’m at SM7, Banstead. Kettle is always ready….

(disclaimer: in no way am i starting this thread so that i can find someone local to finish wiring my engine bay, but….)

I'm LE7 with a sportline (original) and campaign in rebuild (owned 30years).

LS29. A long way from Banstead! Owned my MK1 for, errr, 29 years....

SR8 mk1 cabriolet ongoing 16v conversion mk2 daily drive even further away than J

At two postcodes - Neither particularly close so far!

B47 and WR3

1983 Tin top which feels like it will never be finished!

not far from you....over in coulsdon cr5, got a mk1 2.0 abf

arctickev said

not far from you….over in coulsdon cr5, got a mk1 2.0 abf

Ah cool, will keep an eye out for you  

paceman said

LS29. A long way from Banstead! Owned my MK1 for, errr, 29 years….

Hi,

I'm nearby, Guiseley. LS20
89 Mk1 Gti Cab.

Just got it and sorting a few things out, should be on the road in a couple of weeks.  Fingers crossed.

It's been sat for a few years. But is in mint condition really.  Waiting on a new distributor as the hall sensor was playing up and casuing it to cut out.

Cheers
Jake

 

Jake Herbert said

paceman said

LS29. A long way from Banstead! Owned my MK1 for, errr, 29 years….

Hi,

I'm nearby, Guiseley. LS20
89 Mk1 Gti Cab.

Just got it and sorting a few things out, should be on the road in a couple of weeks.  Fingers crossed.

It's been sat for a few years. But is in mint condition really.  Waiting on a new distributor as the hall sensor was playing up and casuing it to cut out.

Cheers
Jake

 

Very close in the grand scheme of things!
I'm going to this on the 15th. Get yours running by then.
https://www.themotorist.com/event-items/vw-festival-social-club

J

Jack W said

At two postcodes - Neither particularly close so far!

B47 and WR3

1983 Tin top which feels like it will never be finished!

I'm b47 as well. We'll I never!!

Maltrunning said

Jack W said

At two postcodes - Neither particularly close so far!

B47 and WR3

1983 Tin top which feels like it will never be finished!

I'm b47 as well. We'll I never!!

Wasn't expecting anyone to be that close! I'm early stages of my resto so depending on how far along you are I may be going door to door to find you for advice!! 

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LE12 for me. Don't see may either!

Jack W said

Maltrunning said

Jack W said

At two postcodes - Neither particularly close so far!

B47 and WR3

1983 Tin top which feels like it will never be finished!

I'm b47 as well. We'll I never!!

Wasn't expecting anyone to be that close! I'm early stages of my resto so depending on how far along you are I may be going door to door to find you for advice!! 

I'm in B60 so not much further. Unlikely to see me driving around though coz I can't get the bloody thing started lol

Maybe have a local ride out next year, when it's started!

karmannndunc said

Jack W said

Maltrunning said

Jack W said

At two postcodes - Neither particularly close so far!

B47 and WR3

1983 Tin top which feels like it will never be finished!

I'm b47 as well. We'll I never!!

Wasn't expecting anyone to be that close! I'm early stages of my resto so depending on how far along you are I may be going door to door to find you for advice!! 

I'm in B60 so not much further. Unlikely to see me driving around though coz I can't get the bloody thing started lol

karmannndunc said

Jack W said

Maltrunning said

Jack W said

At two postcodes - Neither particularly close so far!

B47 and WR3

1983 Tin top which feels like it will never be finished!

I'm b47 as well. We'll I never!!

Wasn't expecting anyone to be that close! I'm early stages of my resto so depending on how far along you are I may be going door to door to find you for advice!! 

I'm in B60 so not much further. Unlikely to see me driving around though coz I can't get the bloody thing started lol

 

B60 is Bromsgrove way right? I've had a year of mine so feel your pain! Have you got any idea why - feel free to drop me a PM 

I'm in wr2 worcester if anyone local wants to meet up?
Got mk 1 golf driver..lol 🙂

DRIVERdriver Jack W Baggins Red-or-Dead karmannndunc arctickev how about a meet up drive out perhaps in April maybe Stratford upon Avon? Local to us all I think? 

Sounds like a great idea! Took mine for a short run friday it was dry but still frightened of the salt on road..

Maltrunning said

DRIVERdriver Jack W Baggins Red-or-Dead karmannndunc arctickev how about a meet up drive out perhaps in April maybe Stratford upon Avon? Local to us all I think? 

I'd be up for this, may give me the kick I need to get the water pump finally done instead of letting it drip all over the garage floor!