Mk.2 Golf GTI.

junkyard

Has anyone got a mark 2 Golf GTI? I think that they were the last good VW. I bought one in 1988 and still have it. I'd say it's a future classic no doubt. I also bought one recently with only 64k genuine milage and one lady owner from new.

Silvera

Any pics junkyard?
So you have your GTi from new ?!

If so, I'd say it may well be the only one owner GTi in the country.


My father has a mk II Golf (1991) which he won't part with for love-nor-money (.......he's currently getting her ready for her third NCT;))

The mk II are a great car, so solid.
I would like to have a GTi in my future classic collection!

junkyard

It had two owners before me Silvera but was in very good condition. It need a revamp now but it has five other patients before it. I have photos somewhere but not digital, I must take some more and I'll post them. Mine's a 1985 silver three door, I think its the nicest colour as it shows off the trims and tinted glass very well. Roll on vintage tax, only nine more years!

Alfasudcrazy

I bought this 1984 Gti too back in 1988 at Frank Hogans in Limerick. It was only my fourth car ever so you can imagine how pleased I was with it.
It was a 8v with lovely wide tyres and those nice original Gti wheels. Kept it till 1990 but had to sell it when building my house to pay for blocks and cement etc.:rolleyes:



I still have a hankering for one - but only if its original and unmodified. On Tuesday I am going over to the UK to have a look at a 1991 big bumper one. Its a minter and best of all totally original. If its as good as they say it is I will probably buy it as I am thinking of selling my Caddy van.
So this time next week I may have a GTI added to my fleet?

The only real snag with my plan is that I can't get classic insurance for a 1991 car - but a lot of insurance companies immediately take fright at the mere mention of a Golf Gti. If I sell the Caddy (which would hurt me to do as I love that van) I could use the Caddy policy on the Gti.:rolleyes:

I too would love to see some pics of your Gti Junkyard when you get a chance.:)

junkyard

Golf GTI pictures as promised. The silver one I've had since 1988 its a 1985 model, the bumpers were added to it later. The grey one looks shabby because I've sprayed it all over in waxoyl to save it from the weather.

Squirrel

Do Mk2's have rear disc brakes? I saw one yesterday with them and I wasn't sure, this was on aftermarket alloys, the only reason I could see them

MercMad

Do Mk2's have rear disc brakes? I saw one yesterday with them and I wasn't sure, this was on aftermarket alloys, the only reason I could see them

..........the 16 Valve's probably do !

Squirrel

MercMad wrote:

..........the 16 Valve's probably do !

Cheers, I was wondering, the front of the car looked tidy, but the rear had a giant exhaust and some stickers all over it, ruined the car IMO