Volkswagen Golf II CL 1.8 Automatik (1987)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a VW Golf II CL 1.8 MKB GX from 1987, painted in Antelope Metallic (LA8Z), with gray fabric interior.

Highlights:

• From German first registration, accident-free, checkbook maintained, extensively restored, registered and ready to drive, in very good condition
• A total of around €12,000 and almost 90 hours of work were invested in the Golf in the recent past. The following things were done:
• All rust spots were repaired and new (original VW) sheet metal was fitted. The front mudguard was replaced by a wider Mücke mudguard made of GRP with an expert opinion - these are each approx. 4 cm wider
• Rear wheel arches were also widened and tinned - this made the Golf approx. 3.5 cm wider on each side (rear)
• A completely new rear axle was installed - due to visual defects
• Completely new front axle, consisting of engine mount and complete wheel suspension
• New coilover suspension installed, which still has some residual thread (as deep version)
• 17 rims in BBS look with new 205/40R17 tires fitted
• Front and rear brakes renewed
• Original VW Alpha radio has been professionally overhauled and works perfectly on the original speakers
• The tank and the injection system have been cleaned due to the long service life. The injection nozzles have been refreshed by the nozzle clinic. The side mounts of the parcel shelf hinges have unfortunately been torn off, but the shelf is still in good working order and is not bent or sawed in half.
• The interior was completely removed and professionally deep-cleaned by a saddler
• Foils in the doors renewed, dashboard overhauled and cleaned, ventilation ducts cleaned
• New complete GTI exhaust system from manifold with new U-KAT installed
• New rear panel from the GTI installed, as the original from the Golf II CL was not designed for a twin tailpipe system
• Vehicle has been painted - all 4 doors, hood, C-pillars and rear panel. The roof and trunk lid still have the original paint (there are still 2 spray cans of original paint ready to spray on the car). The paintwork was done in a paint shop - according to the seller - but there are small imperfections that are only noticeable on very close inspection.
• Underbody protection was renewed in the area of the wheel arches and the rear panel in the area of both sills and the rear axle mounts.
• A new coilover suspension was installed.
• All plastic parts inside and outside the vehicle were cleaned and partially recolored black
• The water cooler, air filter and oil filter were renewed and the fluids replaced
• All parts are registered by the TÜV in the vehicle documents, this was also renewed, with AU Ex works, the slightly more powerful GX engine is installed in the Golf Extensive and detailed vehicle history including numerous pictures of the restoration. Cavities have been generously sealed with original VW cavity protection.

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1987
• First registration: Germany, 1987
• Location: 94124 Büchlberg, Germany
• 5 vehicle owners
• TÜV until 08/24
• Accident-free
• Registered (season 04/10)
• Ready to drive
• Checkbook maintained. Numerous documents and invoices are included with the vehicle.

Model history

• Today, the Volkswagen Golf II CL 1.8 is one of the classics in the compact car segment. For the baby boomer generation in particular, who are now around 50 years old, the Golf became a decisive element of their driving education. It set new standards in terms of comfort, driving safety and technology. Technologies such as the lambda probe-controlled catalytic converter, the anti-lock braking system and the first all-wheel drive in the model series played a key role in turning things around. Golf production reached an impressive 10 million vehicles in June 1988, and after producing 6.3 million vehicles, the second generation was retired in the summer of 1991.

Facts

Exterior & Interior:

• Antelope metallic paint
• Interior with gray fabric upholstery
• Completely repainted except for the roof and tailgate

Engine and transmission:

• 1.8 liter four-cylinder GX engine with 90 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in August 2022

Mileage:

• 47,900 km. Mileage can be traced.
• Complete checkbook is available

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, (complete) checkbook, invoices.

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• The underbody is rust-free, welded, preserved and cavity-sealed
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects

• The paintwork on the trunk lid has a small area of chipped paint (4 cm x 2 mm)
• Plastic strip (door well strip) on the rear left door is missing
• Bracket for the tank filler neck (a well-known and annoying weak point on the Golf II) has been reworked, does not look perfect (but only visible from the trunk)
• Roof needs a polish
• Rubber door strips on the roof with cracks
• The paintwork was done in a paint shop - according to the seller - but there are small imperfections which are only noticeable on very close inspection.
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

The Golf II CL 1.8 automatic offered here for auction is in very good overall condition. Painted ex works in Antelope Metallic, the vehicle has a current MOT, a fully maintained checkbook and has been extensively restored. With investments of around €12,000 and 90 hours of work, numerous upgrades were carried out, including a wider Mücke mudguard, extended wheel arches, new axles, 17 BBS-look rims, a new coilover suspension and a complete GTI exhaust system as well as a new catalytic converter. Under the hood is a powerful GX engine that drives the Golf along the roads in a sporty and reliable manner.