Series one Gti's

Got a serious hankering for a series one Gti, whats the chances of finding a good un? is there many left? i have never owned one and would like one for ma collection 8)

Dont think there is many left now, any I have seen have a higher price tag too (normally on ebay  :wink: )! Would like one my self!  8)

MK1Allan said

Would like one my self!  8)

Me too… :roll:

How would u know a series one. Does it have small lights at the back?

Vince1 said

How would u know a series one. Does it have small lights at the back?

Lots of differences mate for an original series one.  Check on this site for the details.  Some people have taken a series 2 and whacked a different rear panel (small light version) on the back for either asthetics or to try and get more for it so worth doing your research.

Vince1 said

How would u know a series one. Does it have small lights at the back?

gti is available from 1978-1980 , small rear lights, tartan seats , bullet style dash , all which can be put into later cars , i wouldnt mind a resto either 8)

Mines a series 2, but only just (built in 1980 but not registered untill 1981) so consequently it has a mish mash of s1 and s2 parts.  I'd love to convert mine to propper s1 spec

I think this one is reasonable. Not sure if its reasonably priced but its been for sale for a bit now…..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-1-6-GTi-Series-1-1979-Non-sunroof-L-K_W0QQitemZ290410403655QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item439dcf1747

I think there was one for sale on the edition38 website as well

theres another on ebay atm too, cant find it atm, cba.

Sorry.

will do though, iif i remember.

dubhighland said

Vince1 said

How would u know a series one. Does it have small lights at the back?

gti is available from 1978-1980 , small rear lights, tartan seats , bullet style dash , all which can be put into later cars , i wouldnt mind a resto either 8)

It is a LOT more than that. Complete bodyshell, tailgate, engine, cooling, nearly all interior parts, suspension, brakes, wheels, gearbox….I can spot fakes a mile off  

WagenWheels in Southampton got one "Arriving Soon"

Link - http://www.wagenwheels.co.uk/cars_for_sale.htm

Stretch

There's one for sale on here too - have a look in the classified section…

HTH

Rich

dubboy said

dubhighland said

Vince1 said

How would u know a series one. Does it have small lights at the back?

gti is available from 1978-1980 , small rear lights, tartan seats , bullet style dash , all which can be put into later cars , i wouldnt mind a resto either 8)

It is a LOT more than that. Complete bodyshell, tailgate, engine, cooling, nearly all interior parts, suspension, brakes, wheels, gearbox….I can spot fakes a mile off  

what the difference on the shell? sill lip is different aint ?? :dontknow:  anychance you could give me some pointers

Front panel is different. Bulkhead is different. Floor pans and sills are different. Rear panel is different. Tailgate is different. Then depending on year the wings, bonnet, doors, inner side panels, roof, inner wings are also different.

Kin ell 8O  cheers for that i would easily have bought a fake :redfaced:  never knew about all that.