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Newbie from West Cork Ireland - more driving and less polishing

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Hi All,

As I get older I find myself going back to my roots.   3 years ago I drove a Mk4 Golf and looked to upgrade.  6 months of research took me back to a Mk2 Golf GTD (intercooler model) and for the last 2 years she’s been my daily driver (plenty of mods later).

I’m from Manchester but now live in West Cork Ireland and in The Republic if your car is built before Jan 1st 1980 you don’t need an MOT, tax is 50 quid and insurance 100 quid.  The Mk2 is a super daily driver but it would be nice to have another cool backup Golf to drive around in.

So I’m here to learn about Mk1’s

kr James

Mk2 Golf GTD (3 door) - daily driver
Mk2 Golf GTD Van
Mk2 Golf GTD 5 Door, 90,000 miles only - for sale
Mk2 Golf GTD 5 door (engine / box donor for 3 door)
Defender CSW 110 300TDi - owned 17 years
'71 Stuttgart Aircooled

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Welcome James, you've come to the right place!

Is there a particular model of MK1 Golf that takes your fancy?

Andy

LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/

1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si

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Thanks for the welcome Andy.

The car I really like is SteMK1

https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2F1979-mk1-golf-1-1&kfs79=90

I think my taste is OEM and subtle upgrades which can't be seen but understand where the modified guys are coming from and love the fact they build excellent cars that others can enjoy driving about (once they get bored with  them).  

Some like to build and some like to drive.

I would like a GTI but they have gotten away from me now price wise.  

Can you tell me do you see many original types like Ste's or are they all modified?


Mk2 Golf GTD (3 door) - daily driver
Mk2 Golf GTD Van
Mk2 Golf GTD 5 Door, 90,000 miles only - for sale
Mk2 Golf GTD 5 door (engine / box donor for 3 door)
Defender CSW 110 300TDi - owned 17 years
'71 Stuttgart Aircooled

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Good taste you have there James!

I do like Ste's MK1 a lot!

There are still examples like this about and genuine, untouched examples. It will probably be a case of being patient and waiting for the right car to turn up, but hopefully you don't have to wait too long!

Maybe it's worth going to some shows once the show season starts again. You never know, you may see something you like, make a cheeky offer and the owner says yes ;)

Andy

LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/

1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si

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Welcome!

Got enough mk2 GTD's :lol:

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One just doesn't seem enough 😀

Mk2 Golf GTD (3 door) - daily driver
Mk2 Golf GTD Van
Mk2 Golf GTD 5 Door, 90,000 miles only - for sale
Mk2 Golf GTD 5 door (engine / box donor for 3 door)
Defender CSW 110 300TDi - owned 17 years
'71 Stuttgart Aircooled

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James33 said

One just doesn't seem enough 😀

Indeed ;)

Keep us updated on your search, any questions ask away. :)

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Hi..welcome…click on Spotify link…haha
Nice collection on your signature line..

On the drive
T25 Diesel…sameoldblueshiŁ (currently under resto)
Rocco gt2….1990 secret 2…(currently under resto)
Mk4 99 1.8t indigo blue Gti with 43k miles
Caster 93 clipper JH Green cabby
Snowy 91 GTi White cabby( sat waiting for inspiration)
Myvalver 89 GTi Grey mk2 16v
Yuppy Flu 91 GTi Flash Red Sportline


 Golf mk1 owner's club on Spotify

Mk1 golf owners club playlist: Golf mk1 owner's club playlist - YouTube

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Looks like you have a similar habit Kenneth - thanks for the link!

Mk2 Golf GTD (3 door) - daily driver
Mk2 Golf GTD Van
Mk2 Golf GTD 5 Door, 90,000 miles only - for sale
Mk2 Golf GTD 5 door (engine / box donor for 3 door)
Defender CSW 110 300TDi - owned 17 years
'71 Stuttgart Aircooled
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