just joined, can't wait to meet you.

Hello everyone, i'm new to the site but have been a long time lurker (5 years). I bought my mk1 gl about 3 months ago and i couldn't be happier, it needs some tlc but that will all be addressed. would love to meet up and talk all things mk1 at upcoming shows this season here are a few pictures from the day I picked up my first mk1 i've ever owned, I don't know why it took so long.
cheers,
Steve.

Welcome Steve,

Your car has the correct number of doors for my liking  

It looks really good, has it got a red seats? if so, not too many of those about.

Jim

Hello mate.  Wow that's really standard ðŸ'�

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Welcome mate
I agree it looks really nice.
A good find that,
What's the plans for it?

We have the AGM 28th July over that weekend at Staford upon Avon racecourse.  But attend most shows. Paid members get first dibs on putting there cars on the stands too.  
It's a must so get yourself there and prepare fancy dress.

Cheers





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Whatcha mucker  

Welcome to the club.

I'm liking that muchly! It'll come up really nicely with a mop I reckon.

Is the interior red or biscuit?

Any plans for it?

Ian

Welcome mate
I agree it looks really nice.
A good find that,
What's the plans for it?

We have the AGM 28th July over that weekend at Staford upon Avon racecourse.  But attend most shows. Paid members get first dibs on putting there cars on the stands too.  
It's a must so get yourself there and prepare fancy dress.

Cheers





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Yes the interior is all red, the only thing missing is a parcel shelf and the shelf supports, finding a shelf in red is somewhat of a mission.
 
Current plans are to fix the rust issues where the drivers side wing bolts to the car near the A frame, fit the coilovers and bbs rm's that have been sat in the garage for the past year, i thought that if i bought parts for a car i didn't have it would give me the incentive to actually pull my finger out and buy my dream car. I've recently put the the small chrome bumpers on, but cheaped out and should have bought stainless steel… for those interested… About 2 1/2 weeks before they started to gather surface rust!!

It has some lacquer peel in places and rust spots in others enough that it will be going to the body shop for a respray (minus the engine bay) in about a month. 

I'll definitely come to the AGM at Stratford upon avon, can you camp out?

cheers guys.

Hi and welcome. I do like the old retro look. With chrome

Welcome Steve, love the car, I'm a sucker for a 5 door as well!

You can camp at the show, from Friday until Sunday, there's loads to do (including a 40ish mile drive out)

Keep your eyes peeled we're announcing it soon!

Look forward to seeing you there

Si

That sounds awesome, and si if your username relates to the band then good choice in music

bareham87 said

That sounds awesome, and si if your username relates to the band then good choice in music

It does indeed! Not many people have put two and two together, and I've been on here for almost 10 years!

Welcome Steve

Nice MK1 you've got. I used to have one like that - black but same interior. I think it was 1990 when I bought that one! lol

5 years is a long time lurking but we can forgive you that given that you've coughed-up for membership!

Enjoy your time here  

Hairyarse said

Welcome Steve

Nice MK1 you've got. I used to have one like that - black but same interior. I think it was 1990 when I bought that one! lol

5 years is a long time lurking but we can forgive you that given that you've coughed-up for membership!

Enjoy your time here  

yeah I lurk until I own the car, that way i'm not a member of every forum under the sun haha.
nice black and red is my favourite combination would've  loved to have seen that

This is the only photo I have of the car, found it on a clear-out last year

I've not driven a mk1 for a year now (mines under resto) however since your post all I've done is search for cheap 5 doors…. I have the room for it, be rude not to wouldn't it!

Andy that looks gorgeous… making me think of a colour change

Si you know it makes sense  

No need to change colour, yours is spot-on