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- The Autumn Sale 2023
- 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk2 8V Three-Door
1988 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk2 8V Three-Door
Lot Number: 829
1988 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk2 8V Three-Door
- Sold for: £11,813
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 30th September, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
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REG NUMBER
F488 JNJ -
ODOMETER READING
54595 Miles
SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION
- The Mk2 may have suffered for not being the first Golf GTi but, in many ways, it’s a better car: faster, more comfortable and more modern
- Powered by a 1.8-litre, naturally aspirated inline-four, producing around 110bhp, driving the front wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission
- First registered in September 1988 this 8-valve example has been with its original owner from new and has covered 54,595 miles
- Specified from new with central locking, tinted glass, alloy wheels, sun roof and a Panasonic radio/cassette player
- Serviced and maintained by one Brighton VW specialist garage from new. Serviced and MOTd in March 2023
- Sensibly guided and ideal for a GTi enthusiast who has the space, time and energy to recommission.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 829
- Make
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- GOLF GTI
- Registration Number
- F488 JNJ
- MOT Expiry
- 08/03/2024
- Chassis Number
- WVWZZZ1GZKW099967
- Engine Number
- PB079596
- Transmission
- Manul
- Body Colour
- Black
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
86 / 135
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Remarks
Overall in good condition, with original headlining. It’s not concours condition, has some rust spots here and there on the bodywork and some corrosion underneath. Ideal for a GTi enthusiast who has the space, time and energy to restore.
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Vehicle History
Remarks
One owner from new. Hardly used, but regularly serviced
About the Seller Rating
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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
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 1st October between 10am and 3pm and Monday 2nd October between 9am and 1pm.
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