1983 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (MK1) GTI CAMPAIGN EDITION

KEY FACTS

• A special edition hot hatch in largely original condition, benefiting from a recent full service and tune-up. It has been restored over the years with thousands spent to bring the vehicle up to its current high standard.
• Under the bonnet is a 112hp 1.8-litre ‘DX’ inline-four, coupled to a five-speed manual transmission.
• It is offered for sale by its owner of the last 16 years, and has just two previous keepers on the V5C.
• All windows and lights are etched with the original registration mark.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Introduced towards the end of the Mk1 GTI’s production, around 1,000 ‘Campaign Edition’ models were produced for the UK, and featured a four-light front grille with inner fog lights, 14-inch Pirelli alloy wheels, silver side stripes, and a factory sunroof.
• While this car rides on correct Pirelli ‘P-Slot’ alloy wheels.
• The car remains highly original, with no mechanical modifications, and retaining its original black and red cloth interior upholstery.
• The vehicle is accompanied with its original owner’s manual and service book, one set of keys, a number of receipts for maintenance work, as well as lots of previous MOT certificates.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• Its paintwork is described as being in very good condition, thanks largely to a full respray that was carried out around 12 years ago. Since then, it has always been garaged when not in use, so the finish still presents in impressive order today.
• The alloys have been fully refurbished and look brand new. They have been fitted with four new Pirelli P600 tyres that have covered barely any miles.
• In the cabin, the original black vinyl and cloth upholstery is in great shape, with no rips or tears, and only the slightest evidence of discolouration to the centre panels of the seats.
• The vendor reports that the temperature gauge runs up the maximum level within a minute, but that the car does not overheat; so this is understood to be a sensor fault.
• The most recent MOT test was on 17 April 2021 at 123,811 miles, which was a first-time pass with no advisories whatsoever.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The vendor reports that the car was given a tune-up earlier this year at a cost of around £500 to ensure it was in good running order. It is reported to start and run 'on the button' now.
• It was also given a full engine service around one year ago, and as it has been off the road for various lengths of time, it has been serviced sporadically during the most recent private ownership. The fuel tank was also replaced due to corrosion in 2020.
• The timing belt was reportedly replaced a few years ago, but the car has covered no significant mileage since then.

SUMMARY

This VW Golf Mk1 GTI Campaign Edition is a rare special-edition performance car, which has previously had its paintwork refreshed, but remains almost entirely original. As arguably the genesis point for the modern-era of hot hatches, the Mk1 GTI continues to be sought after by collectors and marque enthusiasts alike, and this is a well-presented example.

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