erbs 42 1 Cars Posted February 10, 2016 Took the old beast out today for its first proper run, runs really well, no funny noises and its so nice to drive, engine pulls really well. it hit the 100.000 mark today,it only took and engine rebuild to get there lol, anyways here some pics as well as the standard high tickover which needs to be looked at too, all in all managed to clock up over 50 miles given that i was on a tight schedule today picture host pic hosting photo uploading posted image photo storage 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David1982 11 1 Cars Posted February 10, 2016 Love that car. That's my next project a nice early 1.6 really lovely looking car mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobboy 231 2 Cars Posted February 10, 2016 Nice clocks and car. Well done ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugleyrich 37 1 Cars Posted February 10, 2016 Are those normal phase 1 clocks for a gti? Not seen a set before. Lovely looking car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon 24 Posted February 12, 2016 Only very early cars had those clocks, my C reg phase 1 had the normal ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 75 Posted February 15, 2016 Nice to see an older model. Those clocks are similar to the XS /Rallye ones with the rather odd needles that are bent upwards at the ends! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speno 239 2 Cars Posted February 15, 2016 nice work ,Quick question for you how come it was first registered in November 86 ? Oh how come you went for black trim too My B plate is dec 84 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erbs 42 1 Cars Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) prefer black tbh............suits the colour of the car, might go back to grey as i have two bottles of grey bumper plasticare if i get bored Edited February 15, 2016 by erbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speno 239 2 Cars Posted February 15, 2016 I like the darker trim and later dash in black too hence buying a b plate ^^ so what's the deal with it being registered in Nov 86 surly that should be a D reg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slo 283 1 Cars Posted February 16, 2016 Something else is odd too its registered as a 1600 rather than a 1580 and the mot history has 3 records, one from this month and two from 11 years ago lol. Granted its probably been locked away for those 11 years but when I check my mot history it only goes back to 2010. Anyone know how far back mot details are recorded online? Lovely old car that is I like the black trim, ive gone over my mine with black plasticare too but then ive swapped it all inside to phase 2 interior to match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugleyrich 37 1 Cars Posted February 16, 2016 Mot history was recorded online from 2005 onwards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erbs 42 1 Cars Posted February 16, 2016 looking at the logbook, on the special notes at the bottom it says this. WAS REGISTERED/USED OVERSEAS. DECLARED MANUFACTURED 1985. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speno 239 2 Cars Posted February 16, 2016 Ah right that might explain the side repeaters too . Floor pans are different on the really early ones too I have found . Lots of interesting little things are different it's all a good learning curve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
