1984 Volkswagen GTI for sale $12,995
| 1984 Volkswagen GTI $12,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $12,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
This is itand#44; the car that started the entire hot hatch phenomenonand#44; the Volkswagen GTI. We wouldnt have cars like the Subaru WRXand#44; the Ford Focus RSand#44; the Mitsubishi Evoand#44; or anything else with four cylinders designed only to make the driver smile. And with all that in mindand#44; collectors are waking up to the fact that the GTI is a sure-fire future collectable thats still a ton of fun right now. Bright Royal Red was one of four colors offered on the GTI (the others being blackand#44; silver and white) and shockingly enoughand#44; this is original paint. Its shockingly well preservedand#44; especially given the fact that its more than 25 years old and has seen 216and#44;000 miles (dont worryand#44; all the mechanicals are new). Original paint means that its never been wrecked or rusty and the quality of the lowly Rabbit shines through hereand#44; with great panel gaps and doors that fit remarkably well. There areand#44; of courseand#44; signs of useand#44; but theyre far gentler than youd expect from a car designed for fun on the roadand#44; and the overall presentation is pretty impressive. The GTI also got a number of unique upgradesand#44; including the blacked-out bumpers and grille with red surroundand#44; different taillights (that were actually borrowed from the Euro-spec Golf)and#44; as well as the GTI emblems on the hatch. Ohand#44; and that hatch was blacked out to give the rear end a sleeker lookand#44; an effect that still works rather well today. The interior was upgraded over the standard Rabbit fareand#44; starting with deeper bucket seats that were better-suited to the spirited driving this car would enjoy. The cool plaid upholstery was Europe onlyand#44; but the red striped fabric used here is NOSand#44; so it matches what would have been here in 1984. The rest of the interior is originaland#44; and againand#44; it shows that this is a car that has been loved from the very beginningand#44; because its in fantastic condition. The factory gauges are housed in a rectangular pod thats pretty basicand#44; but the GTI got a special 4-spoke steering wheel and a center console with auxiliary gauges. Youll also note that there are five gears on the transmission knoband#44; not four as in the standard carand#44; which makes a big difference in performance and comfort. Theres a period AM/FM stereo and yesand#44; this one is equipped with factory A/Cand#44; another rare find. The back seat is actually big enough for real-sized adults and the cargo bay is neatly upholstered in matching red carpet. The GTI got a warmed-over version of VWs 1.8 liter inline-fourand#44; but it wasnt about horsepowerand#44; it was about the total package. This one has been recently rebuiltand#44; including a fresh bottom endand#44; so its ready to rock. It starts easily and idles nicely thanks to factory fuel injection and it pulls with enthusiasm through the gears. Theres an aluminum radiator up front and the A/C compressor takes up what little space is left up front. Clutch take-up is light and the entire suspension has been rebuilt and features new Bilstein struts and polyurethane bushings. The brakes were also rebuilt and seem more than adequate for the lightweight GTI and its just shockingly clean underneath. The exhaust is recent and gives the little VW a snarky growl and it hunkers down on correct 14-inch alloys with 185/60/14 performance radials. Dont let the mileage discourage youand#44; this is a very cleanand#44; straightand#44; well-maintained GTI with fresh mechanicals thats ready to go. Relive the great days of the mid-80s with an icon. Call today! |