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billygoat28
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Thought I'd stick this here as who knows how many other fixie skidders are also into classic cars?
Very regrettably listing my Mk2 Golf for sale, I’ve owned it since 2018 after buying it from a local collector. It’s a 5dr 1600cc ‘Driver’ model, in Metallic Royal Blue with factory sunroof (fully watertight!) and factory towbar with Hella electrics. At the time of purchasing it was the best un-modified, usable example I could find - and I have put a lot of time, effort and money into keeping it as such.
It has been my ‘daily driver’, which has meant nice consistent usage of between 4,000 and 8,000 miles a year and has been meticulously serviced and maintained during my ownership. All work has been done by A&M Restorations in Plympton with all receipts and paperwork kept alongside an extensive history file going right back to the original bill of sale. I’ve had every advisory noted during servicing and MOTing attended to, and have had worn parts replaced to an OEM+ level, making it an ideal usable classic. This has included an upgrade to a Weber 32/34 carburettor from the stock Pierberg, and a full set of Bilstein shock absorbers all around (on standard springs to the ride height is unaffected). Over £2,000 has been spent on regular servicing and enhancements at the last count.
While most of my journeys have been local (usually 15miles of A Road each way to and from work) I have taken it on some longer journeys including return trips from Devon to London without a hiccup. I’m selling it as I’m no longer commuting (as I’m sure is the same story with many people) so it’s just stored in the garage. I’m driving it once a week to keep everything running smoothly but I can’t see me going back to the office regularly enough to justify having a second car.
Mechanically the car is perfect, and the upgraded carb has been a very worthwhile investment, giving a smooth idle and throttle response, with a manual choke which makes the starting procedure much more predictable than the original auto-choke system. There are no leaks at all and while it is a fairly high mileage example, those miles have been accrued consistently throughout its lifetime. It’s currently on 197,000 miles and this will likely increase as it’s used regularly. It has an MOT until June.
The bodywork is excellent all around. There are a couple of marks and dents around the car but considering the age and mileage these are few and far between. There is a small patch of rust coming through on the rear passenger side door, which I was quoted £500 to cut out, weld and respray. Other than that there is no other rust on the bodywork.
The interior is in good condition with no visible wear to the seats. The headlining has come away and is currently held in with pins, this was done before my ownership and has never caused me any problems. The headlining is a notoriously difficult item to replace so I have left it as is - preserving the originality of the car as no OEM replacement is available.
I’m asking £3,500. Unmodified examples like this are appreciating rapidly so I have no doubt this will be worth a lot more in the coming years.
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