1986 VW MK1 Golf GTI Cabriolet Mars Red Recently Restored

Price: 8500.00 GBP Condition: Used

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Item Specifics

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Description:

Up for sale is my 1986 VW MK1 Golf GTI Convertible, the K-Jet system has been removed and replaced with a twin choke Weber 32/34 DMTL (great at high speed when you hit twin choke) runs better than a GTI in my opinion, recently resprayed in 2K Mars Red.

Year: 1986

Mileage: 198818

Previously Registered Overseas: No

Body Type: Convertible

Number of Seats: 5

Transmission: Manual

MOT Expiry: Exempt

Exterior Colour: Mars Red

Fuel Type: Petrol

For Sale By: Private Seller

Drive Side: Right-Hand Drive

Model: Golf

Manufacturer: Volkswagen

Car Type: Classic Cars

Drivetrain: FWD

Interior Colour: Black

V5C Registration Document: Yes

Buying tips

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Price notes

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Condition notes

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