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Mk2 Golf/Jetta Sales / MK2 Golf 1.8 8v – Atlas Grey – 99,724 genuine miles
Last post by Chappio -I have owned the car myself since 2008, when I bought it as an MOT failure. I got it through its MOT, serviced it, fitted a new timing belt and rear calipers, and had a blissful year of daily driving before buying my first house. The house needed serious renovation and I also needed something bigger for tip runs, so the Golf went into storage for the first time.
After finishing the house and having a double garage built, I finally started the restoration. I stripped the car and, as I worked my way through it, replaced anything that wasn't up to the standard I wanted.
As is common with MK2s, I found rust in some of the usual areas, so the car was sent away for welding. It has had new sills, rear arches, fuel filler area and rear valance, as well as repairs to the area underneath the windscreen rubber and the battery tray.
Then came the second house and children. The MK2 came with us, but unfortunately it has never seen the light of day since the day it arrived until this week when I finally took the cover off to take the photographs for this sale.
It isn't an easy decision. I haven't paid for storage and transported this car from place to place over the years just to see it end up like this. I bought it when I was 26; I've just turned 44, and I've had to accept that with a young family I could well be in my 50s before I realistically have the time to finish the restoration.
The car
The Golf is 39 years old, having been registered on 21/09/1987.
I have all of the original paperwork from when the car was purchased from Bristol Street Motors, Nottingham, including its history from when it was originally sold. Interestingly, the paperwork records a white XR3i being traded in against it. The original service book is stamped by dealers and specialists up until 01/10/2002, when the car had covered 79,598 miles. Combined with the MOT history and service documentation, this confirms the genuine mileage of 99,724 miles.
The car is complete. Everything removed during the restoration has been retained, labelled and stored ready for reassembly. The car was running well before I removed the fuel tank to allow the welding work to be carried out. It is now being sold as a non-runner and will need to be collected by trailer.I have tried to source replacements for anything that wasn't up to the standard I wanted, rather than simply putting worn or tired original parts back on. The parts that come with the car are generally in excellent condition. The original brake lines have been retained as templates for making new lines. My intention was to replace them and have the car looking as close to factory fresh as possible. The dashboard has a crack, but I have a spare genuine dashboard from a 16V which is included. The wings have some minor rust that could be repaired, but I will also include two genuine replacement wings in excellent condition. The bumpers are genuine and in near-perfect condition. I also steam-cleaned the entire underside, treated the areas of surface rust and reapplied stone chip where appropriate. The underside has subsequently been fully protected, and the heat shields have either been replaced or refurbished. The rear axle was shot blasted and powder coated, then refitted with new bushes.
There is a huge amount of work and detail in this car that I could probably write a book about. I wanted it to be right, so I tackled everything I could, often painstakingly slowly, and did it to the best of my ability.
This isn't a car that has simply been parked up and forgotten about. It has had years of work, parts and time invested in it, and the intention was always to build a really nice, factory-looking MK2.
Price
I'm asking £3,000 for the car.
It is being sold as a non-runner and will need to be collected by trailer. The car, parts and documentation can all be viewed before purchase.
Additional parts
I also have the following MK2 parts available separately, should the next prospective owner not wish to purchase any, I will put them up for sale.
• BBS wheels and centre caps – P/N 191 601 025 AA
• B-Star RA wheels – Silver with diamond-polished lip, 8.0 x 16", 2 x ET35 and 2 x ET25
• Full genuine big-bumper kit with fog lights
• MK2 power steering rack, including pulleys and ancillaries
• Powder-coated front axle and anti-roll bar
• Pair of tail lights
• Smoked bumper and wing indicator lenses
• Single-headlight grille
• Twin-headlight grille
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Looking For My Old Mk2 / Re: G369 FCW — looking for my dad’s old silver Mk2 Golf GTI
Last post by scs -24
Looking For My Old Mk2 / G369 FCW — looking for my dad’s old silver Mk2 Golf GTI
Last post by Roderick23 -I’m trying to trace my dad’s old car, G369 FCW, as a surprise for his 50th birthday at the start of November.
It was a silver Mk2 Golf GTI, first registered in September 1989.
I realise it may have been broken, stored away or changed considerably over the years, but if anyone recognises the registration, has seen it in an old advert, has photos, or knows its story since the mid-2000s, I’d be incredibly grateful for a message.
Even a lead toward a past listing, garage, show appearance or current owner who might be willing to hear from me would mean a lot.
Thank you!
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Mk2 Golf/Jetta Sales / Re: 1990 VW MK2 Golf Driver 4 door £2250 ONO South Lincs
Last post by kartman -Is this one still available? The MOT ran out on 9th December last year so I'm guessing it's either gone or been sat a while. If it's still about, I'd be interested to hear what it's been up to since. Any chance of an update on how the Weber setup has been running and whether the welded areas have held up?Hi, it sold quite quickly but remained local to me and was bought by Mook Wraps who has since wrapped the car in a matching Tornado Red. He now has it For Sale Here.
When sold the weber setup was running a treat and all the welded areas were holding up nicely. Drop Ant a message and he will be able to fill you in and he may still have it for sale, screenshot below
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Mk2 Golf/Jetta Sales / Re: 1990 VW MK2 Golf Driver 4 door £2250 ONO South Lincs
Last post by nadabsardar -27
New Members Say Hi! / Re: Hello World (tdi'd content here)
Last post by Zed. -
the tdi conversion kit in the box (loom, ecu etc.) hydro pedalbox and hight-adjustable steering column (with bonus ce2 cruise stalk)
B3 & B4 have the same rack as mk3 Golf, only difference I know between them and mk2 golf is the trackrod length but this is easily fixed with swapping trackrods OR bodgery with shortening (I have a mk3 pas rack on my Mk2)
B3/4 rear axle looks like a mk2 axle but differs - might overlay a nk2 axle and photograph later.
ready to fill with scrap an go to the great car graveyard (or become chineese tincans)
a sad end to a good car but it'd reached the end of its road
Rich.
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Mk2 Golf/Jetta Sales / Re: 1989 Golf GTI 16V 3Dr Resto project, Barn Find
Last post by nadabsardar -Only thing I'd flag is 19 years sat in a lock-up will mean more than "a few scabs" once someone gets a wire brush and a torch under it - box sections, jacking points, rear arches etc always look worse once you actually get stuck in. Not a deal breaker at all, just worth being upfront with buyers so nobody gets a shock.
Would be good to see some pics of the shell underneath and the parts stash if you can get them up. Hope it finds a good home, be a shame for this one to get parted out.
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New Members Say Hi! / Re: Hello World (tdi'd content here)
Last post by Zed. -
been busy today, had a few hours on the B3.....
all that work just to get the bulkhead soundproofing
and the 1Z / 02a gearbox combo with the B3 (ctually oe fit B4tdi) intercooler & pipework - long innit!
not photographed are the other bits, b4tdi have the front mount crossmember with a'hydraulic' mount - an improvement over rubber especially with a heavy engine - this I'd fitted when converting the B3 from petrol to tdi.
also the hydro-clutch conversion and 9" servo, and the tdi loom etc.
another nicity is the hight-adjustable steering column, I'm looking into fitment in the Mk2 BUT the shroud will not match-up
should have the pas rack and rear axle (disc) removed tomorow then raiding interior trim.
Rich.
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Mk2 Parts for Sale & Breaking / Re: Rear parcel shelf for mk2
Last post by Carl -I’ll have to measure the speakers and let you know. From memory, there was a sub in the middle and two smaller ones either side. Possibly tweeters too, but I might be imagining those! When I take it apart to check sizes, I’ll know more.
I’ve tried to work out how to upload photos of it, but have yet to figure that part out…any pointers would be very much appreciated.
I’m not really looking for anything for it. It’d be nice to have it go to a good home and be used. I guess just paying for postage would be perfect. Or welcome to collect if easier.
Thanks again.