83 GTi Barn Find.
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I've been looking for a new project for a while. After looking at loads of over priced rubbish, I stumbled across this on ebay. The listing was very vauge - just listed in the parts section as classic golf, and not much description. It was only an hour away so I decided to take a drive and have a look..
She has been in a barn for 17 years. Needless to say I left a deposit and arranged to pick it up the following week.
She has been in a barn for 17 years. Needless to say I left a deposit and arranged to pick it up the following week.
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Then came collection day, they had been kind enough to give her a wash. I decided to try and drive it back (it had only done 11 miles in 17 years!) and she never missed a beat.
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That weekend I gave her a mop and paint correction. Really pleased with the results. The bonnet has a few marks where it was used as a work bench at some stage, but I think this adds to the charm.
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Also fitted new coilovers, removed the 90's eyebrow spoiler, and replaced the missing chin spoiler.
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Also fitted new coilovers, removed the 90's eyebrow spoiler, and replaced the missing chin spoiler.
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I had previously purchased a set of BBS RS's in an unusual facemount, and had to fit them on.
I will get slightly bigger profile tyres when funds allow.
I will get slightly bigger profile tyres when funds allow.
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Had a little photo shoot.. Also fitted the red stripe around grill.
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I have also fitted side stripes back on.
And thats pretty much up to date. I have now owned her for 3 weeks
And thats pretty much up to date. I have now owned her for 3 weeks
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Awesome. Can't believe you drove her home after being stood that long! You are a brave man.
Check the chassis number - it might be a Campaign
Check the chassis number - it might be a Campaign
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Oh, and just to make everyone really jealous, do you mind sharing how much you paid?
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Local Hero
Wow, what a find!
17 year old brake fluid and old rubber brake hoses, I bet that was interesting to drive or should I say stop!
I'm not a fan of the BBS wheels, the middle sticks out to far, I much prefer the original type of wheels fitted or even the bottle tops which came with the car.
17 year old brake fluid and old rubber brake hoses, I bet that was interesting to drive or should I say stop!
I'm not a fan of the BBS wheels, the middle sticks out to far, I much prefer the original type of wheels fitted or even the bottle tops which came with the car.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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I knew I forgot something, also had new brakes, brake lines, tyres, and fuel tank removed and cleaned to get it through an MOT
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tidymike said
Oh, and just to make everyone really jealous, do you mind sharing how much you paid?
Funny that's the first thing I thought , bet it was a Billy bargain
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Stunning, enough said!
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Bet you got a steal !
Look like it has been well protected in the barn, what a cracking car
Congratulations on the find, make sure you come along to the AGM in it, its a great weekend !
Where in uk you based recognise the bridge …
Look like it has been well protected in the barn, what a cracking car
Congratulations on the find, make sure you come along to the AGM in it, its a great weekend !
Where in uk you based recognise the bridge …
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TINTOP THREAD (SOLD 2016) SPORTLINE THREAD (SOLD 2015) CLIPPER THREAD (SOLD 2012)
1.8T CABBY
TINTOP THREAD (SOLD 2016) SPORTLINE THREAD (SOLD 2015) CLIPPER THREAD (SOLD 2012)
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brilliant example. there are some real jewels to be found out there still!
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I'm from Colchester in Essex, bridge is in a little village called Chappel. Makes for some nice shots.
I paid quite alot for the car, but its so solid it was worth it in my eyes, including the story to go with it.
I paid quite alot for the car, but its so solid it was worth it in my eyes, including the story to go with it.
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Wow amazing what was lurking beneath all that grime - a very tidy looking MK1
Andy
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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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Not much to update really. Just been using it and enjoying it. Its so much more fun to drive than my daily Audi. A couple of pictures,,,
Also had this cool picture drawn up..
Anton
Also had this cool picture drawn up..
Anton
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Excellent!
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
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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nice find looks solid
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