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1984 Volkswagen Gti, Exceptional, Unrestored Condition on 2040-cars

Year:1984 Mileage:151497
Location:

Opelousas, Louisiana, United States

Opelousas, Louisiana, United States

Up for auction is my beloved 1984 VW Rabbit GTI.  It has 151,497 miles which may increase as I still drive it occasionally. It is silver with the blue interior. I have dark blue cloth seats installed for daily use and am including the original sport seats with almost perfect upholstery.  I only put these seats in for shows and special events.  Car runs and drives perfectly and is an absolute blast to own.  The thumbs-up are continuous.  It is in original unrestored condition.  Paint is original and shows plenty of signs of its 30 year age.  There are small dings and scratches and some paint fading especially around gas cap area.  Sometime in its past it received a new driver's side front fender that has faded a little more than the rest of the car.  Really can't tell if not pointed out. No rust  Bumpers are like new as well as fender flares and front air dam.  Tires are older with some age cracking but plenty of tread. They are mounted on like-new Snowflake wheels.    Spare is in good shape and all emergency tools and jack are included and in exceptionally good condition.  Interior is in great condition, maybe an eight out of ten.  There is some fading of some plastic surfaces such as on the center console which is almost universal with the dark blue VW interiors of this vintage. Dash has no cracking.  Headliner is in beautiful shape, no rips or tears or sagging.  All electrical components and lights work properly.  Air conditioning works great which is a blessing here in the deep south.  I have a relay harness added for the headlights which makes them brighter without adding a burden to the electrical system.  It is a plug-and-play and can be removed easily for car shows.  Wipers and washers work fine including the one on the rear window.  At 136,000 miles I put on new shocks and struts as well as new brake pads and shoes on the rear.  There is a small crack in the "accordion" shift boot, but you can't see it unless you spread out the pleats.  The golf ball shifter is cool.  Runs and shifts great.  It has a Neuspeed shifter weight which really enhances the shift feel.  Also has the Neuspeed upper and lower strut braces which really enhances handling.  Like on a rail.  It really is in great shape.  I religiously change the oil at 3500 miles with Mobil1 and fix any little thing that pops up.  The only thing I know it needs at the moment is the cable that you adjust the heater temp.  I hate to sell this car but I have too many.  I'm now on social security and my enthusiast days are winding down.  Winning bidder must make arrangements to transport the car themselves.  Car is completely roadworthy and should make any cross-country trips fine, but no warranties are implied.  Mechanical machines can have a problem any time and this one is thirty years old.  I'll try to answer any questions.  Buyer should be prepared to pay $500.00 deposit at end of auction.  Balance when car is picked up.  Complete balance or car stays here.  I may be willing to deliver car in U.S. if  buyer pays gas and a return airline ticket to Lafayette, Louisiana. I'd drive it cross-country at the drop of a hat.


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