1981 VW GOLF GTi
1981 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTi
Project Status:
Completed
| Kms/mileage: | 177700 Kms | Body: | HATCHBACK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Size: | 1781 CCs | Transmission: | Manual |
| Drive: | Right Hand Drive | Condition: | good |
| Fuel System: | FUEL INJECTED | Fuel Type: | Petrol |
| Exterior Colour: | Blue | Interior Colour: | Black |
What I've done
- Degreased and jetwashed engine bay
- Thoroughly cleaned interior (eviction of resident spiders)
- Bled brakes
- Re-welded exhaust
- Removed and replaced sunroof mechanism
- Upgraded fuel pump electrics
What I'm working on
- Getting the car registered
- Oil and coolant top up or change
What I'm planning to do
- Track it occasionally...
More about project
A former UK import that my mate no longer had the time or the inclination to play with, I acquired the car in November 2009 and set about tidying it up to get it re-registered. Roadworthy inspection was passed in August 2010, and the blue meanie will be back on the roads in the next couple of weeks...




