???? of a very nice original mk1?

hi all,
i was just wondering what a standard near mint/perfect mk1 would bring.
completely original, original colour the works.

i am asking this because my uncle has just offered me a substantial amount of money to restore a classic car obviously the mk1 immediately popped into my head and was wondering what it would bring when done.

any info greatly appreciated

cheers

IMO MK1 golfs and other classics is that they usually sell for less than they cost to restore, which makes it a bit of a labour of love.

But as with any classic car, If you find one with a rare history or  immaclulate unrestored condition then the price can be more.

Practical Classics quoted recently  that the only true classic left that you can buy in any condition, restore and still make a profit is the E-Type Jag!!!!

I would buy a golf mk1 anyway, just don't expect to make millions, just smiles

hi thanks for the reply funny you should say about the jag because thats what he told me to buy  so i had a look around, got a few figures 8O  then decided to start off with golf and progress through that then maybe an xjs then an e-type :mrgreen:
so what kind of price would a concours golf maybe go for.

cheers

It depends on the model, but here is a guide.

that sounds a good plan, golfs are easy to work on e-types are complex to repair well.


Good luck

Rob

Hey dubboy,
where did you get that price list from? I was wondering whether my insurance company would be able to use it as my car was stolen.

Cheers

I compiled the guide based on nearly 20 years experience of Mk1's, classic car price guides, and most importantly actual selling prices. Feel free to use it with any insurance claim stating it is from the Mk1 Golf Owners' Club.

Cheers
Rajan

A bit off topic, but I don't suppose you'd have a stab at the price of a van, in white, Y reg, with an 1800cc engine (ie its been changed from a 1.1). No tax or MoT, but decent bodyshell. The reason I ask, I went to see http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/…Item&rd=1&item=4592195253 and he wouldn't budge from ?450!!!!! His loss!!

For info, it started and ran, but a lot of the trim was missing/wrong/damaged, it would have taken some effort to get it back to decent condition.

….a very useful guide…….how about Cabriolets?????? (or did I miss something. Would it be worth putting this up under 'Guides' (like the Cabrio Buying Guide) ???

paul_c said

A bit off topic, but I don't suppose you'd have a stab at the price of a van, in white, Y reg, with an 1800cc engine (ie its been changed from a 1.1). No tax or MoT, but decent bodyshell. The reason I ask, I went to see http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/…Item&rd=1&item=4592195253 and he wouldn't budge from ?450!!!!! His loss!!

For info, it started and ran, but a lot of the trim was missing/wrong/damaged, it would have taken some effort to get it back to decent condition.

I would value it around ?150 with no MOT. You should ask him to put it through an MOT if he wants more. Its van rarity is somewhat counteracted by the small market of potential buyers.

Prowler - No Cab Guide yet as I do not have as much experience as the tin tops (new hood prices, etc)

To the OP, the other type of car you might consider for a classic resto that you probably won't lose out on is a Citroen DS - not exactly sporting, but timeless shape and very advanced for its day.

Speaking to a few of the guys on the Citroen car club stand about restoring one at the NEC and they fetch good money once done and are not too bad to work on (all body panels including the roof bolt off). Restoration projects start at around the 1-2 grand mark, with completed cars fetching ?8K plus usually. People worry about the hydraulics, but spares availability is good and overhauling is well within a competent DIY-ers abilities.

As I say, not to everyones taste, but I love the distinctive shape and the ride quality is still very good even by todays standards.

Evidently if you can find one the Estate Safari versions are ultra collectable and extremely practical.

I think unless you find a Mk1 golf with an unusual history (motorsport or celeb owner), then a full on resto is always going to cost more than you will get from selling the car. To be honest though this is true of 99% of affordable classics.

If you are going for a full resto on a car and have all the bodywork / fabrication skills, then you might be better spending the time and effort restoring something a bit more exotic like a 60's or 70's 911, or more unusual Alfas (maybe a Bertone shaped Guilia coupe) or something like a Lancia Fulvia. These are great looking cars that will be in demand.

Cheers,

Chris

If you want to make money out of a classic restoration, the 'best' car to do, is an Aston Martin DB5. Even a basket case will be expensive, but thanks to the "James Bond" effect, these cars consistently fetch way above similar cars, of a similar age.

Mercedes 220SEB cabriolet is another car which has an 'inflated' final value. But beware, because although parts availability is good (from the main dealers), many of the parts are expensive and therefore the final 'profit' is not so good.

I think the days of making money from restoring classics are over, my take on it is its nice to choose a car you've always dreamed of, do not too much work on it, then enjoy it for a period of time and then maybe once its out your system, sell it on for a step up to something bigger/better.