Euro-spec 1978 GTI for sale

We all love a good GTI, especially the first generation. Â The Europeans got the revolutionary hot hatch a few years before the States, and also benefited from an even greater sense of “less is more” with the Euro version. Â Of course the US bumpers weighed down the ends a bit, as well as a clunkier, rectangular light setup instead of the classic Euro quads. Â Today we have an imperfect-but-enticing Euro-spec GTI for sale in the SF Bay Area, in need of a little work but with a lot of great bits providing the foundation for a great A1 GTI.

1978 VW Euro-spec Golf GTI for sale on Craigslist

A list of mods from the seller:

2.0L Audi 3a Bubble Block

8 Scirocco valve head

Scirocco Intake Mani

Dual Downpipe

TT Race Header

TT Low temp fan switch

High-flow cat

Replaced Vaccuum Lines

TDI 5spd transmission

Strong Clutch

Weitech TX Height and Dampening Adjustable Coilovers

Nuespeed Fr Tie bar

Neuspeed Fr and Rear Sway Bars

Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines

Brand new bfg tires on oem 14×6 Snowflake rims

Have all fender flares (currently off the car)

Euro Duckbill front spoiler

Fenders Rolled for 15×8 Widened Steelies (not included)

Euro Bumpers (not running rear)

Euro Quad Headlight Setup

Euro Taillights

Euro Cluster (kph, speedo is not hooked up)

Euro Gti Grill badge

Euro Golf Gti hatch badge

Black interior

Radio Delete Panel

Glass in great shape

Current Registration

That’s a lot of great mods for $2700, and I like that he ends his ad with “Cash Talks, if you seem like you’re going to take care of it thats more important than the money.” Â This is definitely a guy who had a fun Mk1 project and is looking to pass it on to a kindred spirit. Â The Audi 3A block originally came with 115hp, probably more now thanks to the upgrades, and either way a significant improvement over the original mill. Â Sitting low on Weitech coilovers, I really like the subdued grey color scheme and roof spoiler. Â It’ll need some work to be perfect, but I think this would be a really fun GTI with a great Euro-theme already established. Â And you know what? Â I kind of like that it’s a dirty little monster. Â If I had a little more in the bank, I’d go offer $2500 and have some fun.

-NR

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