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- 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco Mk1 GTi - Ex-Press Launch Car
1980 Volkswagen Scirocco Mk1 GTi - Ex-Press Launch Car
Lot Number: 737
1980 Volkswagen Scirocco Mk1 GTi - Ex-Press Launch Car
Magazine-featured original VW Press Car, finished in model-specific Baikal Blue, bare-metal restored a few years ago and continues to run and drive well.
- Sold for: £18,000
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 28th September, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
Baikal Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
UVV 466W -
ODOMETER READING
113000 Miles
SUMMARY
Magazine-featured original VW Press Car, finished in model-specific Baikal Blue, bare-metal restored a few years ago and continues to run and drive well.
DESCRIPTION
- First registered in December 1980 and believed to be the oldest Scirocco GTi still UK-registered
- Finished in VW Baikal Blue, a colour specific to the Scirocco GTi
- This is the original VW Press Car that featured in Car magazine in February 1981, in a head-to-head comparison alongside a Renault Fuego GTX and a Lancia Beta Coupe 2000
- Bare-metal restoration carried out in 2016/17, with its initial shakedown completed at a Goodwood test day in 2018
- Accompanied by a detailed service history including various invoices and associated paperwork
- Remains in standard specification and is reported to be running and driving well
- Featured on the Scirocco Register Stand at the 2023 NEC Classic Motor Show
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 737
- Make
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- SCIROCCO MK1 GTI
- Variant
- Hatchback
- Registration Number
- UVV 466W
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 53BK005258
- Engine Number
- EG243532
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Baikal Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
CONTACTSCORE:
82 / 135
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An older restoration that still presents very well. Your personal inspection is welcomed and encouraged to satisfy yoursely that this particular vehicle meets your requirements.
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An older restoration that still presents very well. Your personal inspection is welcomed and encouraged to satisfy yoursely that this particular vehicle meets your requirements.
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An older restoration that still presents very well. Your personal inspection is welcomed and encouraged to satisfy yoursely that this particular vehicle meets your requirements.
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An older restoration that still presents very well. Your personal inspection is welcomed and encouraged to satisfy yoursely that this particular vehicle meets your requirements.
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An older restoration that still presents very well. Your personal inspection is welcomed and encouraged to satisfy yoursely that this particular vehicle meets your requirements.
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 30th September between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact post-sale to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back from you by 5pm on Sunday evening, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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