1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 Modified with Turbo

MK1 MADNESS – WIN THIS INSANE 1983 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI 1.8T! ⚡

Old-school classic, modern performance – this 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 has been transformed from a stock GTI into a lightweight, turbocharged beast. Professionally modified over 20 years by a passionate owner, it’s a fully dialled-in driver’s car that’s as at home on a back road as it is in a car show – and you could win it for just 4p.

Under the bonnet sits a fully rebuilt 1.8T AUM engine with a TurboActive hybrid KO3s turbo, JBS tubular manifold, custom exhaust, oil cooler, custom intercooler, custom intake manifold, baffled sump, lightened flywheel and more.

At just 928 kg, it was originally mapped to 327 bhp at 5,100 rpm and 344 lb⋅ft of torque, but was almost too much to handle, so it has been dialled back to 292 bhp which is still utterly savage, but at least it’s somewhat sane. Mated to a Mk3 16v gearbox with LSD, digital dash, and custom shifter, it delivers explosive yet controlled performance.

Handling is just as extreme as the power: professionally corner-weighted chassis, G60 280 mm front brakes, Mk2 rear discs, H&R coilovers, and Eibach anti-roll bars mean it corners flat, stops on a dime, and rewards any driver who pushes it hard. Every detail has been checked, making this Mk1 one of the most dialled-in, lightweight turbo GTIs you’ll ever drive.

This Mk1 is absolutely SAVAGE – here’s why:

• 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI (reg is PGO 395Y)
• 327 bhp and only 928 kg (dialled down to 292 bhp as it’s quite frankly INSANE)
• Fully rebuilt 1.8-litre Turbo AUM engine from Golf GTI Mk4 (stock bottom end & head, new gaskets, rings, etc.)
• Qualifies for Classic Car Insurance (super cheap, even with mods!)
• MOT exempt (pre-1985 vehicles are exempt)
• Road tax exempt (pre-1985 vehicles are exempt)
• TurboActive KO3s hybrid turbo
• JBS tubular manifold and custom exhaust
• Oil cooler and custom intercooler
• Custom intake manifold
• Baffled sump
• Lightened flywheel
• Mk3 16v gearbox with LSD fitted
• Custom shifter and digital dash
• G60 280mm front brakes and Mk2 rear disc conversion with bias adjustment
• H&R coilovers with solid adjustable camber top mounts
• Eibach anti-roll bars
• Professionally corner-weighted chassis
• Everything checked and seen
• Carbon roof skin, door cards, heater cowl, and driver’s floor to save weight
• Full Safety Devices roll cage
• Stitch-welded shell with harness bar
• Originally green, fully resprayed white; paint in great condition
• Genuine BBS Kit and genuine BBS RS 15x7.5‑8.5 wheels
• Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R tyres all round
• Only 8,000 miles on the clock*
• HPI clear

This Mk1 is the real deal – a fully dialled-in, turbocharged GTI built with passion, precision, and a lifetime of modifications. Lightweight, corner-weighted, and engineered for explosive yet usable performance, it’s a car that rewards every driver lucky enough to get behind the wheel.

For just 4p, this Mk1 masterpiece could be parked on your driveway. No gimmicks, no fluff – just raw, analogue driving excitement, insane power-to-weight, and a car that’s as savage as it is usable.

GOOD LUCK! 🤞

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*Note: The current odometer reads 8,642 miles, which reflects the mileage of the car since its overhaul rather than the original shell. MOT history shows the car had 98,408 miles in 2016, prior to the extensive work.