'84 Mk1 Vintage VW Rabbit GTI Golf Scirroco

Purchased right here on eBay Motors just last month.  Brought from CO to UT (mountain deserts). addressed a couple of mechanical items that needed attention and am listing it without reserve for sale now.

Not a flipper. I just have a bad case of auto ADHD & am onto something else.  You can read the details from the original owner's listing in (blue type) below this list of recent fixes;

Recharged AC Replaced Shifter Bushings Replaced Wheel Bearings Replaced Water Pump Tightened Motor Mount Replaced Thermoswitch Replaced Head to Heater Core Hose Cleaned Fuel System

From the previous/original owner:

I'm the original owner of this 1984 VW Rabbit GTI. I purchased it at Lakewood Motors in Lakewood California in November of 1983 and moved it to Estes Park. Colorado in 1991 where it has been since.   The dry climate in Colorado has been a good thing from a standpoint of minimizing rust. but the intense sunlight has taken a toll on the paint.  Its low miles can be attributed to the fact that it has been driven sparingly since the early 2000's.  

It runs and drives great. but it could really use a paint job as it is down to mostly primer in a number of areas.   The body is structurally sound and the panels are straight other than a few minor door dings.   The interior is in very good shape with the exception of the left bolster of the driver's seat which has a few tears in the upholstery.   The car has never been smoked in.   All gauges are working.  It has factory A/C. but it no longer blows cold air.  I'm not exactly sure what repairs would be necessary to bring the A/C back to life.

I have done most of the maintenance work on this car myself and have kept a maintenance log from day 1.   Here are some of the highlights.

Within the last 100 miles: new battery. new fuel filter. brake fluid flushed and replaced. new upper and lower radiator hoses and coolant. nbsp;oil and filter change. nbsp;and new front and rear wheel bearings.  The timing belt and water pump were replaced at 60. 68 miles and the spark plugs. front brake pads. and oxygen sensor were replaced at 97. 00 miles.

This is a solid car and a rare example of the original "hot hatch" in stock condition.  

Terms of Sale: 30 year old vehicle being sold AS-IS:

I have described the car honestly and to the best of my ability based on having owned it since new.  I believe it to be in good mechanical condition.  However. it is 30 years old so routine service and repairs should be expected based on its age.  I welcome showing my GTI in person during the auction if you are not comfortable bidding on it sight unseen.

A $500 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction ending.  The remaining balance is due within 14 calendar days.  Pick-up or shipping is the responsibility of the buyer.  Due to personal travel. the car will not be available for pick-up on August 19th or 20th.  The winner will need to contact me when the auction ends to arrange the date.  

If you have negative eBay history or an eBay transaction score of less than 10. please contact me to verify your genuine interest so that I can accept your bids.  I reserve the right to cancel bids at any point under these circumstances.

I reserve the right to end my auction early in the event I accept an offer and the car becomes no longer available.

Thanks for your time. Keith.

There you have it.   Please find many more picutres available at  http://www. winkflash. com/PHOTO/signin_es. aspx?esf=liyvn1cigsm5rqdq52cngqtpe3pz2g and please recognize that I've had the car fully inspected. it is everything and more than the original owner had described.  It is an absolute blast to drive & very tossable.  I have put just over 300 miles on it since receiving it and it's been a fun experience taking me back to my youth and introduction to the original "Hot Hatch. "  I offered to auction on a BaT listing. sadly - they didn't want another Mk1 so soon after this one & the last one (white). so here it is.   Yet they have an 2nd gen Scirocco featured today.   Hmmmm.   Check out my feedback & history. you won't be disappointed.  $1K Deposit in 3 days after listing expires & balance due within 1 week of expiry.  I won't transport or arrange it either. but I do have some great connections for you if you need them.  I also reserve the right to end early for a prior sale.  Any questions. please call or text 801-580-7917.  Thanks - Jim.

On Oct-03-14 at 19:00:51 PDT. seller added the following information:

Please see additional pics at flickr. com by searching for jimmyzslc@yahoo. comDidn't realize you'd need to create an account to login & view them at winkflash. comWill also text or gmail (in 5 shot bursts) or take any specific pics & upload &/or text email. if requested. Thanks for letting me know about the problem :) 

On Oct-03-14 at 19:14:37 PDT. seller added the following information:

Also have a '92 VW Corrado SLC (less than 37K original miles) - I'll upload pics of it to Flickr as well. Not going to post another eBay listing for it. but figure anyone looking at the GTI might also have interest as well.  Gave Bring A Trailer first crack (having found both of these VWs there) but they're "diversifying their listings" currently. so here it is.  :)  Call or text with any questions. please & thank you.  

On Oct-03-14 at 22:17:08 PDT. seller added the following information:

So with kind direction from a few others (I am new to Flickr). you select "People" from the "Everyone's Photos" drop down menu & search for jimmyzslc.  There you can view many pictures of both cars.  :)

On Oct-06-14 at 09:19:03 PDT. seller added the following information:

Sorry for the confusion. if you don't have an account on Flickr - here are the links to the GTI & the Corrado pics;

https://www. flickr. com/photos/127582758@N05/sets/72157648332385222/ 

https://www. flickr. com/photos/127582758@N05/sets/72157648334198791/

call or text w/questions please & thank you 801-580-7917.

On Oct-09-14 at 14:01:48 PDT. seller added the following information:

Updated underbody pics of GTI can be seen here;

https://www. flickr. com/photos/127582758@N05/sets/72157648332385222/ 

Original owner appears to have applied rust inhibitor/primer to all pinch seams and other trouble spots.   This is especially evident at the driver side rear quarter joint with the rear valance under the rear bumper (near the muffler/exhaust pipe).   While no rust perforation is evident. I wanted to disclose what I'd discovered upon lifting the car overhead.   It's nice & tidy underneath. normal surface rust to be expected for a car this age.   No oil or oil residue within expansion tank or coolant.   Nice & bright green with no film on the interior walls of the tank.    One jack point (passenger side front) has a slight crimp - other than than. nothing noteworthy.   Good luck bidding!

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