1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V

Description

About this vehicle
This 1988 Volkswagen Golf is an original with updates to the interior. The owner has had it for 2 years. The vehicle runs great and is mainly used for car shows.
Vehicle Details
**************NO RESERVE!!*****************
HOTTEST Beautiful 16V GTI. This is an amazing example of German design matched with sleek lines and timeless looks!!! Take a remnant of automobiles “Golden era” while it is still made available for you, the most discriminating of aficionados! Gorgeous to look at, to touch. Make no mistake you have now entered into an era where nostalgia meets mechanical wizardry, may I humbly present to you a car like no other the 1988 Volkswagen GTI!!!!
Reliability meets function and design, with tasteful upgrades new transfer case fluid new plugs new belts new oil w/filter sheepskin seat covers 3 piece BBS’s staggered 8/8.5’s new tires new brakes purrs registration current clean title Kenwood stereo feat. MB Quartz/JBL custom stereo
PROS
all seats matching perfect stitching no rips dash pristine floor ceiling pristine sun roof mint, odometer speedometer rpm gas indicator turn signal hazards lights high/low beam instrument cluster interior/exterior lights water temp wipers wiper washers fan heater locks all working… drivers side CV joint shifter bushings battery plugs belts engine/transfer case oil air filter oil filer oil sensors brakes tires all new/replaced, engine starts immediately runs smooth suspension tight/responsive loads of power
CONS
Original paint some wearing A/C delete, couple dents/tiny dings, missing from seat plastic lever handles, drivers seat locks in only a couple spots
***sign and
Videos
Exterior
Beautiful 88’ GTI 16V A/C delete runs like a dream though bouncy in rear, rubber spring spacers were added and hence stiffened the ride. Turning, acceleration, high speed freeway cruising will satisfy the most avid “aficionados” and put a smile on your face, no doubt. Interior shows delicate wear not pristine yet highly cared for by owners through the years. Literally 1 break in the plastic of the passenger speaker housing there also are a few interior plastics missing drivers seat wiggles a bit. The instrument cluster is from an 89’ the trip odometer is non functioning but the odometer is original the old cluster was damaged while removing for odometer repair, “ironic”. The body for the most part is a 7/8 from 12 FT there are a couple dents and several small dings, believe original paint still has clear though there is fading a bit at hatch area and driver/passenger front fenders. The car still shows beautifully well and paint shines magnificently when waxed,… period. The wheel moulds are missing screws and inner front headlamps aren’t wired there are 3 rust sites besides the dent on driver’s side they are about the size of a “pea” hard to find but can use attention. Electronics work fantastically well for its age satisfactory to above standards Horns all functional heater is top notch fans are impeccable interior lighting is surprisingly astonishing wiper washer, wipers it’s all there minus rear wiper delete. All speakers are upgraded separates line the front and a 2 Way Sony “Explodes” are at rear. I altered the mount for the tweeters onto the interior mirror covers, the red highlights of the cars interior “motif” kept in mind. The rear has a 1988 “circa” JBL amplifier the 400 “GTH” for the GTI, …smile. Also accompanying the cars stereo are 2 JBL 2226H’s know for their accuracy and “wallop”. Leaving a near pristine front fascia in mind, a custom equalizer /bass knob facade was created giving it a semi custom yet original look with user friendly stereo controls at your disposal. The EQ lights stay on adding additional interior ambiance but can be altered to turn on/off with the radio function. Lights and signals, reverse turn, emergency they’re all there as well and work unbelievably well. Side note: cars of these age, lights sometimes may lack great symmetry where electronics seem to have left or right hue “dominance”, not this one, it is a true benchmark of equivalence. Mechanics the car hums and fires up on first turn of the key, battery is strong no ground issues it will stay charged maintenance free. There are no leaks motor tranny steering radiator all fluids well secured. Steering is a dream acceleration will pull you in your chair unbelievably well you may question the OEM torque and horsepower “spec” with a grin and raised “eyebrows”. The car has been gone through thoroughly well. Transfer case oil, motor oil, oil filter, coolant, wiper washer pump and fluid, spark plugs, odometer cable replaced. New CV joint axle on drivers side, the cars beyond sound and is impressively reliable and dependable. The wheels are dent free, true “3 piece” BBS’s tastefully staggered with slight to very little rash, not pristine but shows highly cared for conditions. Tires have significant tread and brakes work magnificent. There are spare pads and rotors from the previous owner but there isn’t any need for replacement in my opinion. The vehicle runs strong shows extremely cared for its age and leaves you exhilarating for more of this “timeless” craft of art. The car’s currently registered till 2023 and smog’d as of 45 days ago. This is sold “AS IS” bid with confidence it’s a keeper, inspections are welcomed if not encouraged, please feel free to reach out for any questions, I cannot help with delivery you will need to have reliable contacts…, good luck.
Interior
Engine
Download the eBay Motors app