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- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025
- 1990 Volkswagen Golf GTi 16V Mk2
1990 Volkswagen Golf GTi 16V Mk2
Lot Number: 243
1990 Volkswagen Golf GTi 16V Mk2
- ESTIMATE: £20,000 - £25,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd March, 2025 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Oak Green Metallic -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
H917 XST -
ODOMETER READING
93000 Miles
SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION
- 1990 desirable 'big bumper' model. Matching chassis and engine numbers. 93,000 miles verified by every MOT
- Subject to a five and a half year bare-shell restoration. Original engine and gearbox refurbished by specialists
- Refinished in Oak Green Metallic with Rainbow interior, original colour and interior when new
- Photo album with over 285 photographs and hardback books detailing the restoration
- Show & Shine winner at VW Festival, Peoples Choice winner at VW Festival, Best Engine Bay winner at Mighty Dub Festival, People’s Choice winner at Mighty Dub Festival, Best Water Cooled winner at Mighty Dub Fest, 2020 Volkswagen Classic Owners Club Car Of The year, and second place at Tatton Park Concours
- MOT valid until 04/03/2026. two keys. Original handbook, dealer number plates and rear window sticker
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Featured in Top Trumps game - cards supplied as is a Corgi model of an Oak Green Golf
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 243
- Make
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- MK2 GOLF GTI 16V 3 DOOR
- Registration Number
- H917 XST
- MOT Expiry
- 04/03/2026
- Chassis Number
- WVWZZZ1GZLW686786
- Engine Number
- KR149162
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Oak Green Metallic
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
109 / 135
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MK2 Volkswagen Golf GTi 16V 3 door in Oak Green Metallic with Rainbow interior, original colour and interior when new * 1.8 16V KR engine * Original from factory BBS RA alloy wheels with Michelin tyres * When restored the car I used as many of the original trims as possible, original bumpers with seems in the corner, original Hella tinted lights, trims and parts that were replaced I used as many genuine parts from VW Heritage that I could get and parts from donor vehicles * 1990 run out model, also known as big bumper model. *Matching chassis and engine numbers. *5 1/2 year bare shell restoration. *Comprehensive parts invoice from restoration.
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Original engine and gearbox, refurbished by specialists during restoration
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Vehicle History
Remarks
*Hard back books covering restoration and first trip to VW Festival in 2018 when it won its class for Show & Shine. * Photo album with over 285 photographs detailing the restoration * 93,000 miles - Mileage verified by every MOT * Show & Shine Winner at VW Festival, Peoples Choice Winner at VW Festival, Best Engine Bay Winner at Mighty Dub Festival, People’s Choice Winner at Mighty Dub Festival, Best Water Cooled Winner at Mighty Dub Fest, 2020 Volkswagen Classic Owners Club Car Of The year, 2nd Place at Tatton Park Concours, plus other wins and places at local shows * 2 keys * Original handbook with dealer business card - car still has suppling dealer, Hawco Inverness, dealer number plates and rear window sticker * Vodafone S5 BTS Insurance Approved Tracker with 2 key fobs, new owner will have to take over annual subscription if they want it activated * Featured in Top Trumps game - cards supplied * Corgi model of an Oak Green Golf same model supplied * Tailored genuine VW over carpet mats
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
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th March. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
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