MK1 Golf GTI For Sale. Early car with interesting history. Exceptional condition! ***** SOLD *****

Model: MK1 Golf GTI

Year of manufacture: 1980/81
Mileage: 70000
Price: £8000
Location:Orsett in Essex (10mins from the M25, J30)
Contact details: 07977 754277
Condition: Very Good
Service history: Full
Mot expiry Date: 22/05/17
Taxed or sorn: Sorn

Description:
My Dad has owned the Golf since 1982, first as his company car and then as his own. He is no longer driving so he has asked me to help him sell it.
Here is a rundown of what I know about it:
The car is a 1980 model and was originally left hand drive. It was imported by V.A.G Ltd in London and converted the right hand drive to use as a demonstrator. I have a letter from them authenticating this.
V.A.G Ltd wanted a 5 speed gearbox model and right hand drive ones were not available at that time. They fitted the 4 headlamp system and also the ATS Teledial wheels which gave a slightly wider track. The work took some time so the car was not registered in the UK until 16^th April 1981.

The Good Stuff
Specification
4 headlamp system
ATS Teledial wheels
Rear spoiler
Rear seat belts
Recent new Pioneer radio (original radio is included)

Owners
Unknown at present
V.A.G UK Ltd                      Acquired ?                                          Sold 31^st October 1981
Trandex Group Ltd           Acquired 31^st October 1981           Sold 22^nd July 1982
John Scott & Partners     Acquired 22^nd July 1982                 Sold 1^st March 1984
David Franklin                   Acquired 1^st March 1984                 Sold present day

Notes
70,000 miles only with all MOT's
My dad has owned since 1982
Very comprehensive history file
Very good tyres all around
Very clean engine bay
Very clean and tidy interior, no rips,tears or damage

The Not So Good Stuff
The rev counter does not work
The trip meter fails intermittently
Very small dent in tail gate (see photo)
Paintwork in boot area is a bit untidy (see photo)
The sunroof is sealed shut as it leaked at some point (see photo)

The car is in very good order and has never been restored. I drove it this week for the first time since my Dad taught me to drive in it in 1984! It still goes really well and was just as much fun as I remembered. It has a fresh MOT which it went through without a problem.
I am asking for sensible offers on the owner’s club forum as I think this is where it will find the right home and have set a starting price at £8000 and shall see where we end up. The car is not restored so is not perfect but is a rare optionally to get an early MK1 GTI with a very interesting pedigree that is ready to enjoy.

Here is a link to a large selection of high quality photos so you can see exactly what we are talking about.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hwlc5z5ty2r8wt7/AADI25xxSTVmdmS3R0yVp3BVa?dl=0

Please give me a call on 07977 754277 or message me if you want any further info or would like to view.

Thanks,
Stuart.