Volkswagen Golf GTi, 1988
Volkswagen Golf GTI II
Volkswagen Golf GTI II•
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Chassis No.: WVWZZZ1GZKW015856
Registration: F468 MHJ
Offered without reserve
- Time-warp example
- Incredible condition
The Volkswagen Golf GTi is an iconic hatchback that solidified its place in automotive history as a practical performance car. While modest by modern standards, its lightweight design, precise five-speed manual transmission, and lively engine made it thrilling to drive. The GTi delivered sharp handling, thanks to a well-tuned suspension, front-wheel drive, and excellent weight distribution. Its compact dimensions made it nimble on twisty roads and a breeze to drive in urban environments.
First registered on 30th September 1988 by ECTA Southend, this Alpine White GTi has had just four keepers in total. The first was a collector who covered little more than 10,000 miles in ten years. It later passed to a lady owner who cherished it until 2009, when it was purchased by the current enthusiast keeper at 32,000 miles. Since then, mileage has crept up to just over 37,000, with the car stored in a heated garage on trickle charge and reserved almost exclusively for shows.
What sets this car apart is its remarkable originality. The L90E Alpine White paint is entirely unrestored, with all panels being original. Period details such as the VAG-marked aerial, embossed dealer plates, and even the tiny rubber spoiler grommets are present and correct. The interior is virtually as new, with grey fabric seats, unmarked carpets and headlining, and a Blaupunkt radio cassette with rare Votex cassette holder. Even the boot retains its original first aid kit and warning triangle. Mechanically, it is equally strong. The vendor reports no knocks, rattles or smoke, with a clean and orderly engine bay showing all the right factory details, including the early wafer-thin scuttle cover. Recent work includes a cambelt and water pump change.
Documentation is extensive and includes a V5C registration document, Volkswagen’s factory Certificate of Authenticity, original handbooks and wallet, a dealer-fit radio with spare, period magazine features and a substantial history file. A rare opportunity to acquire the very best, this GTi is pure, original and correct. Consigned by Will Penrose
