Spaß-Golf

After VW successfully made the transition from the air-cooled Beetle with a boxer engine in the rear to a front-wheel drive car with a water-cooled inline engine with the Golf I in 1974, the Golf became the company’s cash cow. The design of the first Golf was by Giorgio Giugiaro, while all later generations up to the current eighth generation were designed by VW itself. The Golf I may not have been a major innovative step for the automotive industry, but it was a world of change for VW, and precisely because the Golf was so different from the Beetle, everyone started talking about the Golf concept, even though the Autobianchi Primula of 1964 and the Simca 1100 of 1967 were actually the first compact cars with a transversely mounted front engine, front-wheel drive, and a tailgate with a variable interior. But VW was so successful that it kept the Golf attractive by continually introducing new, truly innovative models. As early as 1976, the Golf I was refined into the GTI, then the diesel engine joined the lineup, followed by the diesel-turbo GTD in 1982, and the Golf Cabriolet as early as 1979. In 1978, the metal bumpers were replaced with plastic ones, and in 1980, there was a comprehensive facelift with a new dashboard and significantly larger taillights. The 1.6-liter GTI engine was replaced by the 1.8-liter DX engine in 1982. Around 6 million units of the first-generation Golf were produced by 1983.

This Golf GTI was built on September 9, 1980, in Wolfsburg and delivered to the Netherlands on September 11, 1980. In 2008, the original and well-preserved car was completely overhauled by a GTI I enthusiast and repainted in the original diamond silver metallic color. The 1.6-liter engine was replaced by a 1.8-liter DX engine, which became standard for the 1982 model year. This engine received a contemporary camshaft from Schrick in Remscheid. The engine is expected to develop at least 120 hp. In 2021, the GTI passed into its third owner, a gentleman in Breisgau, Germany. He had the fuel injectors, pressure accumulator, and warm-up regulator replaced. He also equipped the car with all the exterior details of a European GTI, as all exterior GTI features had previously been omitted in the Netherlands. The interior is still completely original, and the vehicle now looks just as it did when it was built in 1980. A certificate issued by VW Classic Parts on August 21, 2025 (see photos) confirms the build date in Wolfsburg, the delivery to the Netherlands, and the paint color and seat fabric. A fun Golf that embodies the GTI flair of 1980.

We subject each vehicle to a systematic inspection – from the body to the engine to the electrical system. Based on this, we prepare three offers. You decide which offer suits you best.

Economy – €24,800
Operating and roadworthy vehicle in authentic condition with a H-certificate. Ideal for enthusiasts who want to further develop their classic car.

Standard – €27,800
Including a major service, a repainted hood (slight color difference), and a new MOT.

Supreme – €29,500
Additionally, a new rear window (minor scratches), as well as cavity and underbody protection with wax.

We would be happy to send you the details of the three offers. Or you can simply call us and we’ll explain everything to you personally.