25th Sep, 2026 10:00
September Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction
630
1983 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI
£7,500 - £8,500
Buyer's Premium applies.
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: GOLF GTI
Registration: A787 TUV
Engine Size (cc): 1780
Year of Manufacture: 1983
Date First Registered: 17/11/1983
Location: DUE ON SITE
You can view from: Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Tuesday 22 September 2026
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The vendor has provided the following:
- 3 Door Tintop Hatchback
- Spec/Trim option: GTI
- Year of manufacture: 1983 Campaign EW chassis
- Mileage: 203,000 on the clock - real engine mileage: 23,000 on new engine
- Condition: Daily driver close to concours with some small work
- MOT and Tax Exempt
- 1983 VW Golf MK1 GTI Campaign Tintop - in Dark Violet Pearl Effect
- Rare reg A787 TUV (TUV code for German approved)
- Opening front quarter glass from the USA on the driver's side
- Owned for 25 years - I had my lower right leg amputated below the knee on 20/02/2025 no longer able to drive.
- Oil and filter serviced every 8,000 miles
- BRM big brake conversion with booster fitted in the early 1980’s
- 256 mm Audi 80 front caliper carriers fitted with 256 mm MK2 16V front discs fitted
- Along with ECB front pads
- Chrome waist metal trim - lower trim line removed and smoothed
- 100% Proper front braking efficiency
- New smoked top front windscreen fitted in 2004
- New starter motor
- Brand new alternator
- Brand new distributor & cap and rotor arm
- Brand new Bosch battery fitted in 2022, including a brand new spare Bosch battery included
- Cambelt and tensioner changed less than 5,000 miles ago
- Crazy Quiff - flexible stainless steel fuel lines fitted front to back in 2022
- Boge shocks and H&R lowered springs 50mm
- Reconditioned metering head and lines replaced in 2022
- Sachs clutch fitted in 2022
- Along with x 4 brand new copper bosch fuel injectors fitted in 2022 (used on the Mercedes 190)
- Italvolanti Sprint D cup bottom Steering wheel
- New front radiator fitted in 2022
- New Bosch fuel pump and accumulator and flexi pipes fitted in 2022 - needs securing correctly; a new support clamp provided with the sale
- Rear brake cables and brakes serviced with new pads and drums in 2022
- Wolfsburg Alloy Golf gear knob
- 7.5” x 16” RH Classics alloy wheels with super deep dish, bare metal hand polished for 200+ hours with fresh new centre
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Auction: September Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 25th Sep, 2026
Welcome to our September Auction!
The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Tuesday 22 September 2026.
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