For Sale - Golf C Formel E 1.1 1983 - can you assist?

Hello Forum,
My name is Louise and I have joined the forum in the hope that you could give me some help and guidance. I own a Mk1 Formel E 1.1 litre 1983 Golf (on an A plate) which has been in the family since 1984. My grandmother had it, then my brother in law, and then myself for the past 2 and a half years. It's done about 73,000 miles and is red.

The time has come to sell it - we've done some downsizing and we don't need two cars any more. I know that there are people out there who love and appreciate these cars and it would be a real shame to sell a piece of history to someone who didn't know what they were getting.

Mechanically: well, I'm a girl and I don't know much about the tiny details, but I drive it nearly every day and I can tell you the following.
1. It runs really nicely and loves steady long-ish runs when it gets more economical.
2. Taxed until end June 07, MOT Feb 08.
3. It needs a little choke to get going sometimes.
4. It runs on LRP.
5. Apart from the CD player and the hands-free kit (which I will not include in the sale) and a replacement seatbelt part on the front passenger side everything else is as it left the factory.
6. It has black and white dog-tooth-check seating which is in excellent condition (I use seat protectors).
7. The roof lining has a 6-inch tear above the rear left passenger seat.  Otherwise the roof lining is clean and tidy.
8. Dashboard - the engine temp and fuel gauge work intermittently, so after each refill with fuel I re-set the odometer and know roughly when to refuel (about every 300 miles if we've been for a steady run). The economy-meter, in the top centre of the dash, works.
9. Bodywork and trim - there are some rusty bubbles along the bottom of the bodywork as you would expect for a girl of this age. A small dint in the bonnet. Some key marks around the boot lock. A piece of rubber trim with 'golf' on it is missing from one side but I still have it safe. A mudflap is missing. The fuel cap is not original. The front spoiler under the engine has a split in it.
10. Wheels. These are original but need a spruce up.

Price- I had a look at the price guide on the home page but couldn't find my exact car. In terms of condition, I think it's between a C and a D.  My question is, what should I be looking for price-wise, and where should I sell it?

I hope someone can help me or point me in the right direction. I've tried to be as accurate as I can in terms of how she looks and runs. I will post pictures shortly.

Best wishes, Louise from Cumbria.

sell her for what u want for her.
without seeing pics i cant really give a good estimate but i'd say around 700-800 quid mark.
hope this helps.

but its worth as much as someone will pay for it. but with it being in the family for its life is a good point.

Hello, im very interested. looking for my 1st mk1 and sounds good. Do you have any pics? Could email them me if you wanted? dannysackfield@fsmail.net for pics if you have any.

Where abouts in cumbria are you? or how far away is it from manchester

Cheers, Danny

Hi Danny, I'm near J39 of the M6 which is between Kendal and Penrith.
I will put some piccies on the site shortly so you can take a look at her.
Thanks again, Louise.

Here she is. More info to add about her condition: after taking back the seat covers the original driver's seat has more wear and tear than I said, but it's still in good nick, and the front left indicator has been pushed in a bit into the bumper but it still works.

Could I ask the forum what they think of her, what she's worth and how I should go about selling her?

Many thanks,
Louise.

she's come up a treat after a good polish twice over.
well worth 800 imo

Thanks hon!

Original dealer plates too! Looks very staight underneath the minor niggles. :wink:

Cheers for that! Yes it's all original on her.

I'm sure someone on this sight will want it,It looks like a good basis for someone to do a bit of tidying up and make her a little gem.
Having the small engine will be ideal for a youngster who will need cheap insurance and tax.
Hope it goes to someone who will look after it,best of luck with the sale.
                                     Baller

any photos mate?

Hi there - yes photos on page1 of this post.
Any questions please ask me!
Cheers.