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- The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025
- 1979 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk1 3-Door
1979 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk1 3-Door
Lot Number: 659
1979 Volkswagen Golf GTi Mk1 3-Door
This Volkswagen Golf GTi 1,600cc ‘Swallowtail’ is a superb example of the original first generation hot-hatch, now restored to collector condition.
- ESTIMATE: £25,000 - £30,000
+ 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 Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
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BODY COLOUR
Black -
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REG NUMBER
MGV 808V -
ODOMETER READING
91670 Miles
SUMMARY
This Volkswagen Golf GTi 1,600cc ‘Swallowtail’ is a superb example of the original first generation hot-hatch, now restored to collector condition.
DESCRIPTION
- Purchased in 2018 by its current keeper, the Golf underwent a two year sympathetic restoration. In heated storage since, covering just 20 miles
- Fitted 1.6-litre inline-four producing around 110bhp, which is sent to the front wheels via a 4-speed manual gearbox
- Stripped back to bare metal, it was subject to a glass-out full respray in its original black, black plastic wheel arch extensions with new black plastic bumpers and sits on refurbed 13" alloy wheels
- Retrimmed throughout with new black and grey tartan cloth, new black carpets and complete with the iconic ‘golf ball’ gear knob
- The original dash and steering wheel were kept, with the added addition of a period-looking modern Blaupunkt radio with Bluetooth
- Supplied with photographic evidence of the restoration, along with invoices and spare wheel
- The 'swallowtail' swage line design is a characteristic of the very first Mk1 Golf GTis, making them particularly desirable among enthusiasts
- Renowned for kick-starting the modern hot-hatch market, this beautifully presented example of the coveted Mk1 GTi has been carefully and sensitively restored to original specifications, with a period-perfect appearance
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 659
- Make
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- GOLF GTI
- Variant
- MK I
- Registration Number
- MGV 808V
- Chassis Number
- 1793608620
- Engine Number
- EG152253
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Black
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.
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SCORE:
118 / 135
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Vehicle History
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 25th August. 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.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before 9am on 25th August, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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