Detailing The BARN FIND Volkswagen GTI *It’s Ready For The SHOWROOM Again*

Detailing The BARN FIND Volkswagen GTI It’s Ready For The SHOWROOM Again

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9 ай бұрын

This 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI hasn't been started since 2001 and has been sitting even longer. It was abandoned in a barn and we're only pulling it out because the property sold and the owners want it gone. We just need to get is running, get it cleaned up, and get it listed for sale... so, will it start?
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@7728abbott 9 ай бұрын

That VW is a genuine find, JR. A time capsule, brought back to life! Someone will pay big dollars for that ride! And have a big smile on their face, too!

@WatchJRGo 9 ай бұрын

I think it's already sold, should be the 2nd highest sale ever 😳

@Hard_Right 9 ай бұрын

i'll never understand people who pay a lot of money for cars just because they are old , like sure a split window corvette or a copo camaro yeah ... but this is barely above a regular ass economy car . most people would see someone drive this exact car and not even look twice .... but hey , to each their own i suppose

@Hard_Right 9 ай бұрын

there was a guy who used to race these locally to me in the mini a division back in the early 90s ... i'll bet he cut up more than one of these things

@Leebs 9 ай бұрын

@@Hard_Right it’s not about how old the car is it’s not about how fast it goes it’s not about any of those things it’s about nostalgia, take a look at the kids from the 90s that are paying thousands of dollars for a Pokémon card. It has nothing to do with the item that has everything to do with what it brings the person back to

@threeer02 9 ай бұрын

@Hard_Right…count me in as one who would gladly have this over many, many newer cars. Yes, there are faster. And better handling. And. And. And. Doesn’t matter. The Mark 1 GTI is an icon an part of automotive history. Worth preserving.

@dcwebb1 9 ай бұрын

A good friend had one just like this in the middle 80's. At the time, these were an absolute blast to drive. Great machine, great time capsule!

@phildunne2632 9 ай бұрын

Just goes to show how much progress has been made with professional detail product.

@InspiredJJ 9 ай бұрын

Anyone else watching the butterfly at 2:21?

@RodderFiles 9 ай бұрын

Dayum that looks good

@michaelmahoney8887 9 ай бұрын

Yes! GTI video!

@stevenfleming1724 9 ай бұрын

I'm always impressed seeing how much difference the polishing can make. I always tell myself that you won't need it, it looks great without the polish. Then, I see the difference and wonder WTF was I thinking? Of course, you need the polish!

@mjjr1000 9 ай бұрын

The best bit next- getting it running 👌🏻 dave does some good work. I did a red vauxhall Nova SR yrs back, that thing was almost white and took 2 or 3 passes to bring the red back. Good work Dave 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@ryanm4319 9 ай бұрын

So it doesn’t run? Was thinking I haven’t seen it run yet

@69Dartman 9 ай бұрын

I think it's more of it hasn't run in many years and probably bad gas and corroded parts that need replacement and things cleaned out to safely run and drive again. We used to drag old ww2 trucks out of the feilds and get them running again but things like brakes still working, lights, seats, etc were optional.

@bobb6342 9 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to see the car ninja’s face when this come in the workshop door 👍

@yamahattr6006 9 ай бұрын

Very nice car nice job on the paint that detailing job is hard work good to see some car content

@AustinWirl 9 ай бұрын

Damn that car is fire

@69Dartman 9 ай бұрын

It's already looking nice and it should look awesome with a full detail. They were all over the place back in the day, not all top end GTIs but they were popular 👍

@LastHumansGarage 9 ай бұрын

i liked this one a lot

@VanisleNSX 9 ай бұрын

What a find. I am sure it is going to bring huge $$$.

@Leebs 9 ай бұрын

So many car manufacturers are loading cars with stuff not needed, there’s minivans with vacuums! Seeing this golf reminds me just make a fun, lightweight car

@npvj5687 9 ай бұрын

Love it, brings back memories 🙌

@Rags74017 9 ай бұрын

Just curious did the detail guys at your old shop go out of business?

@BrentReyno 9 ай бұрын

These guys seem to know what they’re doing, the other guys did not

@wilsondavenport6939 9 ай бұрын

I was inspired by this and went out and bought a used VW golf MK2 87 to do a roadside restoration on.

@ThriftMachine 9 ай бұрын

Back in the day there was a GTi clone with a VR6 6spd but looked stock GTi otherwise prowling the Boulder area, thing was wild fast. The power to weight was nuts

@4130quentinriddle 9 ай бұрын

Amazing find. I'll have another gti again!!

@boriss.861 9 ай бұрын

Cellulose paint is just so unique in its look!

@kevinknapp6837 9 ай бұрын

The Farmer's Alminac more accurately predicts the weather then all the tech in existence, the weather channel/app(s) are a complete joke. ❤️ NY

@GrandMoffJoseph 9 ай бұрын

Awesome work!

@ChrisLincolnHomes 9 ай бұрын

Late friend of mine had a 81 or 82 diesel Rabbit. What was funny was his house used home heating oil and the Rabbit would run off it. So during the summers he basically filled up at his house from the tank and that thing used to get 45 to 50MPG.

@Powermetaldaddy1974 9 ай бұрын

Had 81 Black Diesel 4 Door... the Midnightmobile my best friend called it.

@todd2k3 9 ай бұрын

That turned out beautiful!

@Leebs 9 ай бұрын

Really enjoying the channel and how diverse it’s become

@MrKoaz72 9 ай бұрын

That looks better than new

@GTsGarageTech 9 ай бұрын

Wow the earliest I’ve been in a long time!! Liking before I watch because I know it’s going to be good!

@edukg5668 9 ай бұрын

Barn find gti with only 2 minutes of Rain!

@austinparker8539 9 ай бұрын

This VW GTI could set a record on Bring a Trailer! Looks that nice, good luck guys.

@costaismysin 9 ай бұрын

the car looks stunning .fantastic job by Dave cleaning it up.

@vincebuono2135 9 ай бұрын

Wow i love to get my hands on this beautiful GTI!!!i hope she goes to a good home the guy takes care of it!!👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁

@Em24476 9 ай бұрын

What an awesome find!!! That’s still one of my dream cars.

@racertimx 9 ай бұрын

This GTI is gorgeous

@FalconXE302 9 ай бұрын

I've never heard some one explain a quick polish job as ... preserving the history of the car. When it comes to polishing and detailing, the very reason you do that is to get rid of the scratches and imperfections that show "the history of the car". Patina is one thing... out right scratches need to be taken out, unless the scratch is all the way through the paint.

@anthonyslazas6413 9 ай бұрын

Car looks great.

@1leggeddog 9 ай бұрын

I love this. Hopefully it goes to a good home! That steering wheel, with the 4 circles, im instantly reminded of my folks' 89 Jetta

@matthewdropco 9 ай бұрын

Looks great!

@watchjaredwork1487 9 ай бұрын

Hey! Looks amazing!

@ryanm4319 9 ай бұрын

Incredible find, wish I could afford it honestly I’m sure it went for a big number. Get it running again and it’ll daily to 200k + easy

@ShoelessJP 9 ай бұрын

What a gorgeous car, I'm sure this car will make someone very happy! Good luck to your friend with selling it!

@lamarbevil4891 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful car. Sometimes the "simple" cars of 40-50 years ago can still be Awesome

@KeithZim 9 ай бұрын

I've enjoyed this. I hope other owners of local barn treasure reach out to the channel to be rejoined with the world. Only stuff we hardly ever see tho.

@chesterossa 9 ай бұрын

Nice!

@charlescastle5566 9 ай бұрын

Wow that thing looks like a new car. It's a time capsule for sure glad your taking the proper care for it.

@cppctek 9 ай бұрын

That x5 ❤❤❤❤❤

@terrye3 9 ай бұрын

Bought a new Scirocco S in 1980 with the same Mars Rot paint. Beautiful!

@wollywotsit 9 ай бұрын

Living in Europe I find the bumpers on that thing bonkers

@gmangarcia171 9 ай бұрын

Awesome

@adcampo7601 9 ай бұрын

Very cool. I had a 84' GTI back in the day - white on blue. I don't remember rear luvoers being VW OEM.

@billgatesisanerd 9 ай бұрын

Loving that Chevy Tracker in the background ❤

@tony_25or6to4 9 ай бұрын

When I was little, my brother used to pickup me and my little brother by the belt loops with an engine hoist.

@kathleensauerbrei5199 9 ай бұрын

incredible!

@douglasbray3563 9 ай бұрын

Good Evening John Ross

@kc0lif 9 ай бұрын

nice vw.

@chriscomfort1378 9 ай бұрын

Jonny is going to want that.

@gregdiamond6023 9 ай бұрын

The car looks incredible. I’m a little foggy on ownership. Do you own it JR? Been a minute since the 1st video. It’s a beautiful example of that version that model Rabbit. How much is the old gal worth once she’s sorte?

@danielsimpkins9662 9 ай бұрын

I'm honestly surprised you didn't go straight for a coat of Avalon King right after the polish. Back in the old shop you'd put that stuff on everything.

@WatchJRGo 9 ай бұрын

It’s all in storage 🍻

@MrMissunderstood74 9 ай бұрын

UK fan.. It's a Golf! 😂😂 👍

@MikeCris 9 ай бұрын

Try some isopropyl/rubbing alcohol to clean the arm rest.

@simonizes5507 9 ай бұрын

For doing high end details I’m quite shocked he didn’t use the two bucket method

@WatchJRGo 9 ай бұрын

Since we only use foam canons now the second bucket is the product on the car and the bucket is rinse. 🍻

@keithray9743 9 ай бұрын

Very few actual real life detailers use the 2 bucket method anymore

@JR-pc4cr 9 ай бұрын

see if you can get doug DeMiro to show it on his KZfaq channel. that's just something for him as he likes the special cars. and it's also a good thing now when it has to be sold where it has to. there are not many in the condition the gti you have is in :-) greetings René from dk

@Ben-in6qh 8 ай бұрын

Winched on via the bumper, classic Americans

@WatchJRGo 8 ай бұрын

There's literally nowhere else to hook and I used a soft shackle, stop complaining about me doing everything right. 🤷‍♂️

@Ben-in6qh 8 ай бұрын

@@WatchJRGo what, no arms underneath? No cross member? 😂

@tonymeehan7859 9 ай бұрын

JUST WOW!!

@yorgle 9 ай бұрын

9:20 i gotta say, i kinda dig the "red with neon green trim" look. :D

@larryhall6416 9 ай бұрын

What a time Capsule . What a great addition to your channel. But, it would look better in my garage 😂😅

@towboatjeff 9 ай бұрын

Surprised hoovie hasn't bought this one yet

@PrincessTS01 9 ай бұрын

yall need one of them LegitStreetCars GIGANTIC Drying Towels for the rain aftermath

@richardsmith2721 9 ай бұрын

My door arm rests were sticky too. Bug and tar cleaner removed the goo.

@avioncamper 9 ай бұрын

JR , you are on the back side of 400k Subs.

@DuanDao 9 ай бұрын

Man that’s my high school dream car. Would love one of these to tool around with

@npvj5687 9 ай бұрын

Missing the round headlights and spoiler.

@toolzshed 9 ай бұрын

Nooooooo the rain ☹️

@rgbigdog 9 ай бұрын

It's almost showroom fresh.

@Umbr 9 ай бұрын

No ceramic coating? Does it not work on single stage paint, or want to leave that up to the buyers?

@WatchJRGo 9 ай бұрын

Uno Protect is a polish and sealant in one 🍻

@Umbr 9 ай бұрын

@WatchJRGo ah thanks for the info

@curiousumscientia3648 9 ай бұрын

Great car! I had an 80 Rabbit. Where to email you about this one?

@nellof1244 9 ай бұрын

This model rabbit GTI was rare even back then.

@billa2967 9 ай бұрын

I love it, I have a good friend who had one from new. Fortunately I was able to drive it a few times, and it was a blast! But there is no way I would ever pay $30 to $50 grand for one. Sorry, but it’s not that great.

@Sabrinahuskydog 9 ай бұрын

They are in today's market. Times change and that's what they're worth today. Just because it's not worth that much to you does not mean that it is not worth that much in the open market.

@bmwman1981 9 ай бұрын

It’s vag tax anything vw has 300 % added on top for vw fandom tax

@WildDigger 9 ай бұрын

What a car!

@deweywarner8010 9 ай бұрын

Good video. Noticed the odometer and trip last digit are red, not black. Is that an indicator of repair or tampering to the cluster or some other component? It was my understanding that red tenths on old style odo's and an asterisk on digital ones indicated repairs or replacement for which there should be a sticker somewhere.

@stewstube70 9 ай бұрын

That's come up really well. Interesting just how many differences from a European Golf GTi. Bigger bumpers, different front and rear lights, snowflake alloys which were only found on later mk2 sciroccos in Europe and that rather strange all red interior.

@ian-sc3fu 9 ай бұрын

You need the euro spec front and rear bumpers

@stevearnold100 9 ай бұрын

Need to use that blackening on the sunshade in the back window.

@jimamizzi1 9 ай бұрын

Is single stage, paint without clear coat?

@AnthonyMShadows 9 ай бұрын

Yes exactly

@michaeldecker2725 9 ай бұрын

Rapid remover, rapid remover, the best glue, chaulk, goo residue remover that safe to touch safe on any surface. I work on campers and cars everyday and cannot emphasize how great that product is.

@ClassicRamon 9 ай бұрын

WOOOOO I’ve never been this early haha!

@lewiskemp5893 9 ай бұрын

I had this girl laying on the hood of my Mach 1 in a field. Ahem long story 😂

@kouroshdavoudi7828 8 ай бұрын

I absolutely love golf GTI mk 1 the rabbit is not the same to me but prefer the MK2 ❤

@ejohnson1101 9 ай бұрын

Did you try alcohol and a clean rag! Should just come right off

@joeliopro1740 9 ай бұрын

How are the Detail Dudes doing? I don't think I saw any updates on them at the old building.

@unclemudfrogsgarage6590 9 ай бұрын

Are the detailers still at your old shop or did they get kicked out and are some place else?

@scottjudah 9 ай бұрын

Are you selling it outright or are you taking it to auction to see how much you can get for it?

@versansky75 9 ай бұрын

Hey, JR..... I would like to see you bring back to life a mid 80s GM car. Like a 86 Olds 98 Regency or a Buick Park Ave. Those are some of my favorite cars.

@FreeTheRocks 9 ай бұрын

Welcome to 80's VW paint.

@maxxmich 9 ай бұрын

how do u clean the windows.. they r contaminated too

@davidzimmerman8471 9 ай бұрын

Have you tried the fire on the plastic to get the color back??

@richardsmith2721 9 ай бұрын

My Diamond Silver is clearcoat. My aunt's red Fox Body Mustang was single stage too. Why are red cars single stage paint?

@JamesSmith-kr9zw 9 ай бұрын

The US regulations really spoilt the look of this VW, I personally think the European version known as the Golf was so much prettier. But still a great find and a great video though!

@toolzshed 9 ай бұрын

Wow 😲❤️🔥🤘🏽