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Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 Campaign 1983

General description : Model History

In 1974, half a dozen staff members at VW concocted a secret plan to develop a sporty version of the Golf. Initial prototypes soon emerged, including a vehicle with a carburettor engine generating 100PS. In early March 1975, the Sport Golf project was officially presented to Toni Schmücker, Chairman of the Board of Management, who gave it the green light. As a result, the clandestine Sport Golf officially became development order EA195. With its world premiere at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt looming, the project picked up speed and EA195 was finally paired with the right power unit – an injection engine generating 110PS.

VW showcased the Golf GTI and received an enthusiastic media response – everyone wanted one! In June 1976 the Golf GTI Mk1, priced at 13,850 German marks, was launched in Germany before going on to enjoy global success. The initial plan was to manufacture 5,000 units of this special product line to at least recoup the cost of development and the investment in production equipment. Amazingly, no one anticipated just how successful the GTI would be, and these 5,000 units eventually ended up as 461,690! This marked the first chapter in what remains the world’s most successful hot hatch.

Introduced towards the end of the Mk1 GTI’s production, around 1,000 ‘Campaign Edition’ models were produced for the UK. A last hurrah before the Mk2 arrived, the Campaign featured a number of unique touches, including a four-light front grille with inner fog lights, matt black A-pillars and 14-inch Pirelli alloy wheels.

Equipment

Alpine White paintwork, Black striped cloth upholstery, 14-inch Pirelli ‘P-Slot’ alloy wheels, 5-speed manual transmission, Twin front lamp grille with head and fog lights, Sliding sunroof, Large front spoiler, Side stripes, Sports seats, Leather-trimmed sports steering wheel, Green-tinted glass all round, Original Blaupunkt radio, Electric aerial, Golf ball type gear knob, Digital clock, Rear window with black surround, Black A pillars, Tailored carpet mats, Spare wheel, Spare key, Original sales brochure.

Exterior

This stunning Mk1 GTI presents in excellent condition throughout. As one of only 1,000 genuine UK Campaigns the car sports the correct Mk1 Pirelli alloy wheels, a twin lamp grille, sliding steel sunroof, black A pillar trims, and a few other details including green-tinted glass all round. The Alpine White paintwork still looks really sharp with a swirl-free shine and uniform colour across every panel. The black side stripes are a perfect accompaniment and both bumpers are without any damage or wear; all the trims, badges, lights, and rubbers are also in first-rate condition. With only a few minor blemishes evidencing the car’s age this is a fantastic example of the legendary Mk1 Golf GTI, looking every bit the low mileage of 54k miles.

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Interior

Inside you’re greeted by an immaculately presented and highly original interior. Having never required a re-trim the deeply bolstered sports seats look superb in their factory striped cloth with no wear or marking to any of the upholstery. The carpets are also spotless and fade-free, and there are no cracks or scratches to report on the dash, centre console, or door cards. Another nice touch is the original Blaupunkt radio that remains in place having never been swapped out for an aftermarket unit. The rear seats are also in perfect order and the parcel shelf is excellent with no holes or damage resulting from the fitment of additional speakers. The original VW options sticker is present and correct in the boot.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

The engine bay looks fantastic, not overly dressed but in great original condition. The Alpine White paintwork appears in fine order with no signs of corrosion in any of the common weak spots, and the engine itself looks very tidy with only expected surface patina to note. For the new keeper’s peace of mind the Golf comes fully inspected and freshly serviced at the current mileage by our trusted classic car specialist.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

The Campaign sits on its factory 14-inch Pirelli alloy wheels, all in excellent unmarked condition with the correct Pirelli centre caps and 7mm spacing between the black P slots. They are shod in a matching set of Pirelli Cinturato tyres all with at least 6mm of tread remaining. The brakes have also been checked and present in fine operational condition.

History File

First registered in October 1983 this special Mk1 GTI has now driven only 54k miles in the hands of just 4 registered keepers (current since 2016). Within the accompanying History File the lucky new owner will be presented with the original VW document wallet and all owner’s manuals, a raft of invoices and MOT certificates, historic tax discs, Blaupunkt radio instructions, an original GTI Campaign sales brochure, and the spare key.

Low mileage, unrestored Mk1 GTIs are getting very thin on the ground and so to find a Campaign with only 54k miles under its belt is a particularly rare treat. This one has clearly been well maintained throughout its life and while a limited amount of paperwork is available the condition really speaks for itself.

http://www.4starclassics.com/for-sale/vw-golf-gti-mk1-campaign-for-sale/

1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 Campaign is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Kingsley by 4 Star Classics for £27495.

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