Barn find Mk2 VW Golf G60 Rallye - will it start after 20 years?

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Күн бұрын

Yep, behind this garage door, is a VW Mk2 Golf G60 Rallye covered in Swallow shite. Almost a barn find, but certainly a rare survivor.
While filming our recent Oval Beetle 'Hedge Find', we stopped for a coffee break. The owner of the property, Geraint, then casually mentioned that he had another VW in the garage 'we might be interested in seeing'. Eyebrows were raised, and the record button was pressed as the garage door went up.
'My interest in VWs led to owning a string of Beetles, buses, Type 3s and even 411s. My son got interested in them because of me, and this Golf is actually his. He emigrated well over 20 years ago, but refuses to let me sell it. I start it every few years and warm it up, then wash it. The swifts come every year and nest in the garage. I used to cover it up, but kept forgetting. Do you want me to run up the Golf? It will start, I am sure…'
Thanks for stopping by The Late Brake Show.
Visually the Rallye wore inflated wheel arches and wide metal side skirts, similar to other rally greats of the '80s (think Audi Quattro and Integrale Lancias). The headlights were oblong, and the three slat grille was different. It was a lot of difference for a car that didn't really sell very easily and it was alleged to have cost over double that of a Golf GTI, which wasn't exactly cheap.
5000 sold worldwide, but only about 100 coming to the UK officially, all are LHD. Basically, this was the Godfather of the R32 launched after the millennium.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
2:16 Opening the garage door
4:00 90s wheels
4:38 WILL IT RUN?
5:40 SHALL WE WASH IT?
6:08 G60 Rallye history
7:50 80s WASH MONTAGE
#barnfind #mk2golf #golfg60rallye #thelatebrakeshow #golfgti #4k

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@johnnysmith863 Жыл бұрын

As soon as the door opened and I saw the bird shit I knew Jonny wouldn't be able to resist washing it. Such a cool car.

@wherearemytesticles Жыл бұрын

Nice name haha

@keohaneorama Жыл бұрын

Thankfully, I wanted to wash it myself.

@johnmcreynolds5299 Жыл бұрын

I would have washed it as well lol ….. brilliant stuff Jonny!!!🚗🚗🚗

@Jesus_Iced Жыл бұрын

It's what we all needed

@warrensmith4006 Жыл бұрын

Is this a message to yourself Johnny 😂

@grimtemple Жыл бұрын

Amazes me how some people don’t have the foresight to just thrown a cover over a car, I mean come on!

@southney7211 Жыл бұрын

I’m guilty of it myself with a G40 Polo.

@ascgazz7347 Жыл бұрын

He might not like his son 🤣🤣

@grantmckendry3323 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely criminal.

@chrisconnolly5173 Жыл бұрын

@@southney7211 a fine motor

@SCMOTORTREND Жыл бұрын

I want to throw a cover on my mk4 golf gti. Every night. It’s my baby 👍🏼😎🤣💚

@tompackage Жыл бұрын

I’ve worked as a main dealer tech with VW & Audi since 1997. The Rallye was rare even then, in fact I only worked on 1… it was during a time when VW & Audi were making really special things, G40 Polo’s, Audi/Porsche RS2’s, Mk3 Golf colour concept GTI’s, harlequin’s & The Corrado, the list is almost endless & I’m glad I started my career when I did… nothing is special anymore, modern cars are soulless with no character… love your videos Jonny, thank you 😊

@bertieperret Жыл бұрын

I used to own a G60 syncro wolfsburg edition, even rarer. Got stolen in Antwerp, what a shame. Best car ever

@warrensmith4006 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, these modern cars have 0 personality. All special things come from the 80s and 90s

@SCMOTORTREND Жыл бұрын

I take my mk4 golf gti ANY DAY . All the new shit .Plug and play .. not for me 👎🏼!!. Another legendary 22year old VW . I just adore it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@howardjones725 Жыл бұрын

I ran a Polo G40 for about 4 years, 35 miles each way to work. Great little car, quick and economical, although the brakes could be a bit iffy in the wet.

@MegaDraadloos Жыл бұрын

Same here, from 1992 on... cars like then aren't made anymore..

@stupot8572 Жыл бұрын

Nice little motor. Can’t believe they didn’t clean and cover it years ago, especially when he knew it was being shat on!

@NOXStellans Жыл бұрын

Though we've seen all the covered cars that are rusted out from the trapped moisture.

@LCOF Жыл бұрын

@@NOXStellans breathable car cover

@Psychedelic-Playground Жыл бұрын

Thats the golf magic. U let it rott for 15 years and it still starts up and is ready to drive. Same with old Civics. Magical cars!

@andygregory5774 Жыл бұрын

Love it. My only comment would be to correct you on the Golf Limited (sorry!) The 16v G60 Limited was the most powerful VW made up until the R32, there were 71, and most went to vw personnel. Built on 5 door body shells they were all black I believe, ran small bumpers and had signature blue stripe on the grille (and an offset VW Motorsport emblem)

@jimtaylor431 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of my lottery win cars. I can at least say I've been a passenger in one... but never got to drive it.

@KRAMPUS_G60_16V 10 ай бұрын

72, dark grey, then black, front bumper is US (God knows why) and rear is standard small bumper. All hand built, Hugo Boss had the #16.

@eeki97 Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, looks to be in rather good nick too, interior looks almost brand new. The German temporary plates expired in 2001 (06/07/01 to be exact as the plates say), so it must’ve basically sat for 20 years. Coincidentally I think 2001 was the last time those wheels looked cool!

@wh0reb0t Жыл бұрын

Come on those wheels are almost back in fashion.

@lptomtom Жыл бұрын

Those wheels scream "chav" and look so cheap though

@samhussey7383 Жыл бұрын

They wouldn’t look too bad with a silver center cap

@PixelVogue Жыл бұрын

Neighbours is finished now his son can come back and sort it out.....lol

@wh0reb0t Жыл бұрын

I can't imagine having something as cool as this just sitting.

@chadderton Жыл бұрын

Epic find, Jonny. Always loved Rallye Golfs. I think the red Mk2 you showed (pictured at your show) is a regular G60. The G60 Limited was a bit of a sleeper: five-door shell, small bumpers, single headlight grille with a black VW roundel and a nice little Volkswagen Motorsport badge with matching pinstripe. I believe the earlier ones were finished in metallic graphite grey and the later ones in metallic black. I seem to recall they with came with BBS RM split-rims. Last time I saw one for sale it was going for about £60,000. A lot of money but worth it IMO.

@whatsup8464 Жыл бұрын

Limited had the 16v supercharged unit...210bhp..with leather..syncro

@snbala Жыл бұрын

I am glad it got a good wash finally, no car like this deserves to be left in that state. The fact that it runs is amazing too.

@richryan76 Жыл бұрын

0:58 The confident ball adjust of a man who's been on TV so long that cameras have become invisible. I salute you Jonny.

@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын

It had been a sweaty day, what can I say.

@richryan76 Жыл бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShow Your ease in front of camera is what makes you a star. Don't ever change!

@jordyderidder8485 Жыл бұрын

I had a normal G60 in the mid 90's, probably the best car I've ever owned and still regret selling in favour of a VR6, but hey when your 25 you need newer hotter faster wheels all the time

@TheShanguin Жыл бұрын

Why can't I find gems like this? 😫

@johnmcdonald489 Жыл бұрын

Johnny there’s a clear need here for Late brake/S&S branded car covers. Sell them for merch and bring them on carchaeology trips and give them to those in need. You’ll extend the life of so many deserving motors!

@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын

There's an idea. The email is open if a brand is watching this.

@neiliosr8 Жыл бұрын

Note to self Jonny, take tools and a full car cleaning kit on your future barn finds, you mentioned a beetle in a field ! I'd forgotten about that video I watched yesterday 🤣

@joshdobson2737 Жыл бұрын

Standing ovation for washing the car!!

@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын

Wish I'd brought along my pressure washer and proper valet gear though...

@kells77 Жыл бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShow yea man big ups for that legend mate

@joshdobson2737 Жыл бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShow some where in Australia there is a happy man!?!

@user-gc1zn5mn4p Жыл бұрын

Over time bird droppings will eat through auto paint. It still needs an exterior detailing & storage cover.

@fullthrottlemetric 10 ай бұрын

That's cool that pops keeps it up enough that 20 years later it still starts right up .

@mk2nathan Жыл бұрын

A mk2 Rallye in nice condition is worth upwards of £30,000 now. These are a seriously collectable car. I hope it eventually ends up in the hands of someone who will look after it, restore it and cherish it. It's one of my personal dream cars to have one day.

@ThrushCZX Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing these back in the early 2000’s when I started getting into cars, and I wanted one so much! Love the blown arches, and the supercharged engine. It’d be a real pocket rocket now, not quick by todays standards, but still offering that “analogue” driving experience

@andylee-hh3su Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful bit of bonus content, always loved these and wanted to own one,

@kurtbarker3303 Жыл бұрын

Jonny, great channel and I look forward to each instalment. Just to help you with your Mk2 Golf nomenclature: “Golf G60” (LHD FWD, not officially imported to the UK, and the red car you had at your event), “Golf Rallye” (as depicted in your video, it’s not a G60 Rallye), and finally the “Golf G60 Limited” (5 door shell, synchro, all Schwartz metallic, LHD, 70 built, 16v G60 motor). I hope I recall the details after a 30 year hiatus.

@johnrowell942 Жыл бұрын

Stunning and nice find. Love VW rallye

@ukjoshb 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see it got a bit of love!

@BanjoLuke1 Жыл бұрын

Living on Sarajevo for a few years, I sometimes spent Sunday mornings between 2000 and 2002 at a huge car market. Much of the stock was "liberated" from Zurich, Munich and elsewhere. It was a sort of Brick Lane on acid. The MkII Golf had a hero status on Bosnia; they had been built for quite a few years for the domestic market at a plant just outside Sarajevo. But I digress ..... Among many funky cars of dubious origin at the car market (Autopijaca) one would see the odd Golf Country and VERY occasionally a G60 or even a Golf Rallye. It was a lucky dip for the brave back then. If you knew someone who could "help" with registration, the world was your oyster. I drove a 1986 Jetta GLi that seemed never to need an MoT (Tehnički Pregled). I just sent the papers off and they came back stamped. But I was never quite brave enough to bargain for a fancy blown Golf or a 405 T-16x4 or any of that fancy stuff. And it was all there if you were brave.

@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын

Blimey.

@jasonblair4057 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a cool find. It definitely needs a new home. It was good to see it started right up. Awesome. 👍👍

@fastEdCanuck Жыл бұрын

What an unexpected bonus! Thanks for giving it some love ...

@drjonze Жыл бұрын

I loved these back in the day ! still do actually...what a suprise ...i hope it makes it back on the road ..brilliant car

@MarksRandomVideos Жыл бұрын

I would have been absolutely dying to clean it, I could see you were too! Brilliant episode, and an amazing car!

@niklaswejedal463 Жыл бұрын

I like it that 80s cars always seem to generate 80s sounding soundtracks in the videos - loved it! 😄

@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын

That is the genius of Phil the videographer.

@niklaswejedal463 Жыл бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShow -Thank him a little extra from me!

@badgersalesman5595 Жыл бұрын

I was at ( the now long gone ) McMillans VW in Bolton doing my work experience from school when the first G60,s came through and one of the sales lads took me out. I was 15 and it is ingrained as a very good day in my crazy car life. Another brilliant film Johnathan thank you for the memories pal xx

@James-semaJ Жыл бұрын

When I was kid there was a garage near me and one of these used to sit outside everyday. I was once there with my dad and got to sit in the passenger seat while it moved about 10 metres, such a cool car. I've heard it's still at said garage.

@mhoseinofi Жыл бұрын

Had one of these in the early 2000s for 4 years as my daily. Loved it. It was a money pit and sucked up all my wages but enjoyed every minute of owning it. The only car I’ve ever regretted selling too. Long live the G60 Rallye. 🫡

@964tractorboy Жыл бұрын

Never knew there was such a thing (either), but love it. Gorgeous.

@memento79 24 күн бұрын

Hace 25 años cuando tenía 19 tube uno rojo Era genial Que gran recuerdo ❤❤❤

@matthewmason8982 Жыл бұрын

Amazing 🤩 Really would love one of these.

@TheMidlandAngler Жыл бұрын

What a shame it’s just been shat on wasting away instead of restored and admired by someone like me who bloody loves the mk2 particularly and the G60 even more 😍😁👌🏼

@WilliamStevens007 Жыл бұрын

Never ceases to amaze me what is still about in peoples sheds/garages and outbuildings. What a great car to have tucked away.

@rtorbs Жыл бұрын

This is up there with the Lancia Delta Integrale Evo II, both late 80s - early 90s icons, left hookers and boxy in design. Abolute god tier hot hatches.

@danid8405 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful little beast 😍that's the holy grail of all golfs

@rossmclaren71 Жыл бұрын

How good were 80s cars ! What a find Jonny !

@benhooper1956 Жыл бұрын

Definitely my favourite Golf of all, probably because it is one of the Weirdest (a common theme with my automotive tastes) and the fact it is basically a quattro with a hatchback. They look really smart, if I ever get the money, would love to find an original UK car, preferably unmolested...

@unicyclingistheshit Жыл бұрын

You'd have more luck finding hens teeth or unicorn shit lol, but i totally get you. The Rallye is my favourite car ever and would love to own one

@Lewis_Treff97 Жыл бұрын

Now this is the sort of content I love to see. 😍

@robsale5239 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy this style of video, thanks for the early look 👍

@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын

Pleasure Rob 👊🏽

@BiglumpADV Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic car and in what appears to be really good condition. A tidy up and a service and she's got years of use in it no doubt

@20gibbon Жыл бұрын

Wow, I've not seen one in that colour for a long time, super cool car. Nice find.

@nellyjon423 Жыл бұрын

A bonus barn find 👀 yesssss! 💪

@tiguanman1170 Жыл бұрын

That takes me back to the early days of GTi Engineering and BR Motorsport and Car & Car Conversions magazine.

@CubeCyclone Жыл бұрын

One of my neighbours had one in red when they came out. It was a big thing for me to see back then. What a car!

@Sir-Prizse Жыл бұрын

Because I grew up with and in a VW Golf 1 1.8 GLI Convertible, VW always has a special place in my heart, especially the Golf 1 and 2.

@roblubelski422 Жыл бұрын

What a bonus find! I was lucky enough to get hold of the front end of one of these to make some Perspex Headlight Covers.

@bikersparky Жыл бұрын

Wow, amazing stuff.

@moominadam84 Жыл бұрын

This is the best of episodes 👌

@andycoker3833 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the channel, I'm hooked.

@krisdewar5162 Жыл бұрын

Stunning car I've never noticed the trim on the top body line on other cars. That's the kind of condition I would want one. Usable and u don't have to worry where u park it

@martinboulden4388 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous Jonny.

@Kompoism Жыл бұрын

:o What a car! Proper Unicorn levels of car now tbh. I used to go to GTI international and loads of VAG shows back in the day and to see one then was rare. Usually, you saw other heavily modified MK2's running a Rallye bodykit with a 20v turbo lump or something. This is a special car!

@davecoussens9801 Жыл бұрын

Epic find and please please please , find it a cover 👍🏻👍🏻 Brilliant what lurks behind closed barn/garage doors 👍🏻

@ThomasDoubting5 Жыл бұрын

That's mint the interior looks new at a glance

@badly_dubbed2401 Жыл бұрын

Love it. I have a bare engine block for one of these in my garage along with a Corrado G60 project I’ve been slowly restoring. Rebuilt the engine and the G-Lader myself. Hopefully see the road next summer.

@davidp7414 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic, sad to see it left in a garage.

@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын

Tell me about it. I wanted this one baaaaaadly.

@Lowe_FD Жыл бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShow time to wipe out the wallet lol

@alic9560 Жыл бұрын

i had a mark 2 8 valve GTi in red. I loved that car. Harry the Golf I miss you.

@ChongMcBong Жыл бұрын

beautiful, cheers Jonny :)

@uraba624 Жыл бұрын

im SOOOO happy that the car got washed. any cleaning is awesome.

@darrylmac6150 Жыл бұрын

I have loved these ever since I've serviced the gearbox for one. I have never actually seen one in person, but getting told "that gearbox is for a supercharged AWD Golf" was enough to get me interested. Absolutely awesome machine

@B_Road_Machines Жыл бұрын

Great car, great episode. Want want want.

@honestmcgyver Жыл бұрын

Surely someone ‘s going to offer a good deal to buy this? What a car and great Nick barring the paint work tidy. Class

@V_Dubya Жыл бұрын

Love this. What a find

@garythomas9841 Жыл бұрын

what a nice man you are Jonny and a top notch presenter. Rivetting.Thanks.Subbed.

@GeesDrive Жыл бұрын

Oh dear lord Jonny! As a 90's Max Power kid, this along with the Escort Cossie is the ultimate.

@neilmustow368 Жыл бұрын

Wow quite a find a G60 Mk 2 Golf Rallye pleased you washed the poop off it

@Littlemosslad 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my god, that’s amazing. I never even knew they existed; I’ve only seen the Polo and Corrado G versions. Lovely motor that.

@JD-eo7dr Жыл бұрын

This is the most famous G car. How have you not heard of them?

@Littlemosslad Жыл бұрын

@@JD-eo7dr I have no idea!! My stupid brain can can only recall the Polo and Corrado!

@davidbillberg2203 Жыл бұрын

Oooh, a G60 Rallye! Lovely!

@ForeverNeverwhere1 Жыл бұрын

G60, I never got around to owning one, but I had 3 X 92 polo g40s and an 89 g40, all bought crashed, in my french department (46) at one point I owned all but 2 they ever sold there. The handling was erratic, huge lift off understeer mixed with the odd bit of snap oversteer as the chassis was too flexible. I fitted 6 point cages and strut tie bars to mine to solve the issue. Huge fun.

@AdeJohnson Жыл бұрын

I own a 2019 Golf R and I think I would swap it for that in a heartbeat, stunning!

@iainweller452 Жыл бұрын

Such a cool car, hopefully he’ll do something with it, but I completely understand not wanting to sell it, great episode

@Mistabushi Жыл бұрын

That smoke out of exhaust... Its the good memories of the 90s leaving the time capsule.

@jamest5149 Жыл бұрын

A man after my heart… type 3’s and 4’s 😍

@joshuahenry7482 Жыл бұрын

One of my dreams cars. Wow! I will buy it!!!!!!

@roryb6752 Жыл бұрын

Had a Mark 2 Golf GTI in Tornado Red from new in 1986 (replaced a Polar White Astra GTE that was written off). Absolutely loved it - it just felt so solid and so much feedback driving it compared to the Astra. Sold it to my brother in law after a couple of years and got a new 205Gti. That rattled more after just 4 weeks than the Golf ever did. One car that I wished I could have kept - happy memories. Loved the G60 Rallye at the time but financial circumstances meant it was way out of my league. Think that the grey really suits the muscular shape of the car. Just a shame about the wheels...... Keep on doing what you're doing Jonny - these finds are getting even more incredible. Best channel on You Tube.

@jamesellsworth9673 Жыл бұрын

THANKS for a look at an amazing version of what started commercial life as a VW Rabbit in the US. THEY were highly regarded, even before the model you found came out.

@d-sifer7714 Жыл бұрын

Excellent bonus feature Johnny..!!! Never been into golfs but I definitely like to own it fantastic car !!

@TheLateBrakeShow Жыл бұрын

Mk2 Golfs are the best of the older Golfs. Build quality is so robust.

@george-1961 Жыл бұрын

As a keen car and wildlife enthusiasts it was good to see the swallows and the rare golf. Hats off to the man for allowing the swallows to nest but should at least cover the car 😊

@joncorry Жыл бұрын

Great BBF Jonny! I do have a set of wheel centre caps for the correct wheels ‘Sebring Design”…. Thanks for jogging the old grey matter.

@StueyMonster Жыл бұрын

Definitely a bonus! I had 2x 4WD Mk2 Syncros in the 90s, converted one with an 8v GTI engine and 1 with a 16v GTI engine... then I spent my house deposit on a Mk3 VR6 2.9 Syncro.... Now I run around in a Mk5 TDi 4Motion, so my 4th 4WD Golf... love em :)

@ApeLikeThinker Жыл бұрын

Makes me miss my VW’s. Had two 1.8t mk4 Jetta’s. One wagon. Other Wolfsburg sedan. That g60 is a thing of beauty

@lukagotua3688 Жыл бұрын

Great era for VW, so many interesting versions of mk2

@purple-porker Жыл бұрын

I remember thinking WTF when I first saw a Country. So cool, it's a shame we didn't get them in UK

@DivideBYZero69 Жыл бұрын

Lovely car. What a find. Glad you could bring it back to some semblance of life. It really looks like a Maestro from the front with those oblong lights tho…

@sideshowbobcbr 2 жыл бұрын

What a legend! (and the car!)

@Jamessansome Жыл бұрын

It's up there with the most desirable Golfs however only 71 x G60 Limiteds were made. All had a supercharged 210bhp engine, leather interior, 4wd! Awesome cars!

@manicmechanic6406 Жыл бұрын

I have a mk 2 golf syncro, small bumpered carburettored that has been sat for years. Its really good to see you do something on a golf, just thought I'd let you know

@HAZYFALKIRK Жыл бұрын

wow, great colour too

@C22RLD Жыл бұрын

Thats bloody lovely

@mrmawson2438 Жыл бұрын

Great video mate

@PlanetautoUK Жыл бұрын

Not what you ever expected to be related to the phrase ‘Barn Find’ thank you Jonny

@petersimpson5859 Жыл бұрын

The throttle response on the G-lader engines was lightning quick. I drove a tuned G40 many times, flooring it in 1st or 2nd was akin to driving a pony and trap and shoving a nettle in the horses bum. Hang on to the unassisted steering and hope for the best.