1981 | Volkswagen Golf Mk I GTI 1.6
Description
The Volkswagen Golf Mk.I GTI, often hailed as a pioneer in the hot hatch segment, holds a special place in automotive history. Originally introduced in 1976, it became an icon of practicality combined with sportiness.
The Mk.I GTI features a compact yet muscular design, characterized by its distinctive red trim outlining the front grille, as well as the GTI badge.
The heart of the Mk.I GTI is its lively engine. To keep the emotions on top the engine on this GTI was painstakingly rebuilt to factory specifications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Inside, the Mk.I GTI features sporty touches such as bolstered seats, the four horn button steering wheel and a golf ball-shaped gear shifter. During restoration, the interior went through a careful refurbishment, with upholstery replaced by correct factory cloth, and trim pieces restored to their original luster.
One of the key aspects of this fully restored Mk.I GTI is authenticity, with all parts sourced being genuine OEM parts or high-quality reproductions to ensure the car remains true to its original specifications.
In summary, this 1981 Volkswagen Golf Mk.I GTI embodies the spirit of the original hot hatch, without changes, maintaining the original practicality and performance that captivated enthusiasts for decades and decades, in a “just like new” package, for use by many and many years.
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Vehicle details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model series
- Golf
- Model name
- Golf Mk I GTI 1.6
- Manufacturer code
- Typ 17
- First registration date
- 01/1981
- Year of manufacture
- 1981
- Mileage (read)
- 185,000 km
- Chassis number
- WVWZZZ17ZCW164290
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Matching numbers
- No
- Number of owners
- Not provided
Technical details
- Body style
- Saloon (3-doors)
- Power (kW/hp)
- 81/110
- Cubic capacity (cm³)
- 1588
- Cylinders
- 4
- Doors
- 3
- Steering
- Left (LHD)
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Gears
- 5
- Transmission
- Front
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual configuration
- Exterior color
- Silver
- Manufacturer color name
- Diamond Silver Metallic
- Interior color
- Grey
- Interior material
- Textile
Condition, registration & documentation
- Condition category
- Restored
- Has Report
- Condition
- Book inspection report
- MOT
- MOT until
- 09/2026
- Historical license plate
- Registered
- Ready to drive
- Accident free
Self assessments
Location
Garagisti
Bruno Pinho
Vila de Rei - Bucelas - Lisboa
2670-678 Bucelas
🇵🇹 Portugal