Mk2 VW Golf G60 LIMITED - I drive VW's HOLY GRAIL

Mk2 VW Golf G60 LIMITED - I drive VW's HOLY GRAIL - 1 of JUST 71 ever made!

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In this video I cross driving a G60 Limited off my bucket list and share the experience with you because with just 71 ever made, it's not something very many people will ever be able to do themselves sadly.
*AS OF 14/10 THIS CAR IS NOW SOLD*
The video can be divided into the following chapters;
00:00 Preview intro
00:09 Introduction
00:45 Montage with suitably retro music
01:11 Overview of G60 Limited - price, performance, colours, rivals
03:07 Exterior tour
06:18 Interior tour
08:03 Under the bonnet
10:10 Driving the Mk2 Golf G60 Limited with owner John

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@iankuah8606 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video that delivered a big dose of nostalgia for me. I spent a week with the UK press car when the Limited was new, adding many enjoyable miles all over the country from Wales to East Sussex doing the location photos. A kind farmer near Eastbourne who persuaded his flock to congregate around the car for a photo op inspired the "Wolfsburg in Sheep's Clothing" title that headed my story in VW Audi Car. I also visited VW Motorsport in Hannover for my VW Power & Style book, where CEO Klaus-Peter Rosorius showed me how his team built road cars alongside the rally specials. Those were the days!

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story Ian, really interesting to learn the nostalgic stories. This is what keeps enthusiasts enthusiastic.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the flashback to 1990, glad you enjoyed the video. I wish I had that copy of the mag for reference as there’s so little out there. Must keep checking eBay 👍

@iankuah8606 Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard If I can find my copy I'll send you a PDF of the story.

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

@@iankuah8606 Good morning Ian, I'd love to see this as well please. Thank you.

@vwstormchaser7985 Жыл бұрын

Ian, it’s great to see your comment. I’ve got a copy of your book. It’s easily the most informative and enjoyable book on the early VW watercooled models I’ve come across. I’m also the proud owner of the Mk2 cosmos blue Scirocco Storm whose picture is featured in it - VW’s original press car.

@tombuster Жыл бұрын

I own a Mk2 Madison in metallic gray, which also features those tinted rears. I think other colours got different tint too. I want to tune mine up a little bit, so I know how to repair it myself, since there are less and less of these cars around. I still can't get over how sleek the G60 looks though, I appreciate the clean design and those teal accents are to die for! It's so inconspicuous for such a beast! Love the video, keep these coming!

@navishmistry1190 6 ай бұрын

I did not even know this car was a thing!!! Well aware of the polo G40 and of course the Rallye but not this. I flipping love it!!!! Beauty is its simplicity. No big body kits, spoilers, vents. Subtle touches bbs, Blue colour grill surround and of course the all important motorsport badge. Just Awesome.

@volkswizard 6 ай бұрын

glad you like it Nav👍🏻

@K7aus2000 Жыл бұрын

This has got to be my hero car. Wish I could afford one now. I’ve got edition blue, edition one and country.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Nice collection there k7aus, I'm sure you'll get a G60 Limited one day too

@K7aus2000 Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard country will undergo mild restoration this year and edition blue will get 2.0 engine. Mk2 prices are going crazy for mint / rare cars. Ps love your channel

@NewHandle_ Жыл бұрын

What's the difference between the Edition blue and the edition 1?

@vwstormchaser7985 Жыл бұрын

I think I’m right in saying these were all sold / given to VW management in the day. A sort of internal pat on the back for the success of the Mk2. By the time they appeared in the press they were all spoken for. VWM saying forget cost, this is what we can do.

@TotalRCOfficial Жыл бұрын

Gary and Claire once offered to give me a lift to look at a Corrado VR6 I was interested in buying. He turned up in one of these Limited's and we drove from Portsmouth to Brighton. That was quite an experience.. Awesome cars. I remember it was 'quite' rapid 😁

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Might have even been this one

@chopstrr 22 күн бұрын

Wow ! That's a great day I imagine the Corrado owner was pretty blown away aswell. G60 Corrado owner here

@tonyjazz4073 Жыл бұрын

Just shows what VW could do back then which built the reputation deservedly so. Beautiful car.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

The Mk2 era was so different to the present day and what got me into the brand. The cars cost a bit more new but that extra budget allowed them to build them to last. Sadly someone worked out 'building to last' especially with minimal revenue for franchised dealer workshops wasn't a good business plan :)

@rogerhudson2814 Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard I prefer the sharpness of the Mk1 style (bought one new in 1979) but it was with Mk2 that the innovative specials really took off.

@mk2_Interview Жыл бұрын

WOW! What a great car! The absolute pinnacle of the mk2. It's a personal dream of mine just to see one in person, since I'll never roll heavy enough to buy one.

@teknykill Жыл бұрын

I had 2 door 1983 jetta , 1992 GLI v16 , 1997 Jetta , Audi 1990 S , and now own Passat 2017 . This car is the one that got away . Really nice car .

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Same for me too so very lucky to get to drive one

@darranjsamuel3063 Жыл бұрын

The mk11 was always a car that caught my eye back in the day and in my opinion they still look really good now , but this one is 😍

@allosaurusfragilis7782 Жыл бұрын

We had a 16v gti back then., which I still rate as one of the best cars we ever had. Totally reliable, pretty quick, great handling and also looked good. We sold it at 100k miles. The next owner wrote it off...

@darranjsamuel3063 Жыл бұрын

@@allosaurusfragilis7782 I always fancied one but never had the chance to own one , maybe one day 👍

@claudiavalente1564 Жыл бұрын

I was a huge GTI fan back in the day. Read VW Audi car and the VW Driver avidly for many years. My first GTI was a MK2 8v 3 door in Royal Blue Met. Bought it new in Feb 91 and owned it 11 years.

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

I've had my red GTi since 1993 and before that my dad owned it. Essentially a 1 family owned car. Love it or hate it, they need love to keep them going as long as this.

@rogerhudson2814 Жыл бұрын

A great Mk2, I see a couple of Golf Countrys (Mk2 syncro sent to Graz for an off road lift etc.) near my place in Central Bosnia, still in great condition. LHD only and I've never seen one in the UK.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Was a Country a Steyr Puch development like Panda 4x4? There is/was one/some in the UK but like a lot of these LHD specials, they eventually end up back in mainland Europe sadly. Some people over here do convert to RHD but in the case of a G60 Limited, this converted back and stayed in the UK as the owner wanted it to be correct (which I applaud). Makes overtaking awkward here but not impossible.

@rogerhudson2814 Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard The Mk2 syncro bodies started at the VW Neckarsulm factory and sent down to SteyrPuch for completion. The Europe wide used car sites show most 'country 's seem to be in Poland ,Austria, Czechia. They are becoming classics .

@paulthompson5416 Жыл бұрын

What a car, although personal preference I’d have preferred big bumpers but I fully understand that originality is a must when vehicles get to this age and value. Very strange that the top of the range back in the day looked like a driver on bbs rims 😁 Bit like the mk7 golf r seats 😂😂

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

It is weird that it was on small bumpers as big bumper GTIs were massively more desirable for many years after they came out and they hit the roads in October 1989 before this example did. Maybe there was some functional benefit? It's interesting that the 90 spec 16v lost its brake cooling ducts so maybe that's it?

@dosgos Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard Weight savings with small bumpers I suppose. Contribute to stealth looks.

@gez1972 Жыл бұрын

I nearly purchased a G60 Limited that was converted to RHD, it was owned by a car tunning company. It was also featured in a few car magazines . Probably around 15 years ago It was sold for £7500. Think the new owner converted back to left hand drive. I ended up buying a nugget yellow corrado G60 which I still have. From outside it looks completely standard apart from sitting a little lower on Koni coilovers it's running 210 bhp and goes very well :) Great vid btw Andrew....

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gez! I know exactly where that car is (G410 NNV) It's with a collector in Northants and was at Stanford Hall this year. Indeed it was converted to RHD and then back to LHD. The tuner was R and A designs who sold bodykits for Mk1s primarily. Was it £7500 really? Crikey that's mental. A decent Mk2 GTI was £3k back then. Assuming your Corrado G60 is RHD (early ones were LHD) I think you made the right choice and LHD is a bit of a hindrance to enjoyment and feels really weird as a passenger when car is being driven hard. Well done for keeping Corrado for so long, great car especially in Nugget! This thread may be of interest re G410 NNV www.clubgti.com/forums/index.php?threads/golf-g60-limited-value.250055/page-2

@stuart290379 Жыл бұрын

I know the one. I agreed to buy it and called the bank to arrange a loan which they approved. I called them after a week when I didn’t get the paperwork through, to be told they had changed their decision but couldn’t say why.

@davekennedy6315 Жыл бұрын

Were these stupidly heavy? As a Golf with well over 200bhp and its not Cosworth quick (Sierra let alone the even faster Escort) In fact its only a little bit quicker than my standard Astra GTE 16 valve (0-60 in mid 7 seconds top speed 136mph) A Calibra Turbo with I believe 200bhp hit 60 in under 6 and topped out at 150mph. I remember driving a GTI 16 valve at the time I had my GTE 16v and remember that the Golf felt better put together but way, way slower. The Golf's 16v felt like it had no torque and even if you thrashed the living daylights outta it, still wasn't that quick.

@Pluginz Жыл бұрын

Very true to a point. In 1991, my Mk1 Astra 1.3s was damn quick for a 1.3. Almost as quick as my Mk2 Gti Golf.

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

Off to Germany on Monday to deliver the car. It's going to be a great last trip for me. 1,100km to arrive by 8am Tues morning. I'll try and document the trip as much as possible.

@dog-bite186 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant car, well ahead of its time. New bulbs such as Osram Nightbreaker H4 will improve the headlights quite a lot.

@robindow1061 Жыл бұрын

Ooo I so wanted one of these back in the day. And I can remember drooling over this one at GTI International. Though i could only afford a MK2 1.6 'driver'. It's nice to have something 'exclusive', which is, i suppose, why I bought my Audi S3 sportback seven years ago. It being one of two for the UK finished in Samoa Orange. And why i still have it. Good video Andrew, and nice to hear a mention of my old friend Peter Noad.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robin, I should have said "the late Peter Noad", sadly I never got to meet him which is a shame as he was a real inspiration to me with his in-depth VW Audi Car buying guides (many of which I've still got). I had a DIY article in that very same magazine in which he wrote about the G60 couple - I wonder if he actually drove one of them? Samoa orange S3 sounds very nice 😎

@robindow1061 Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard Hello Andrew. I can;t remember if Peter actually drove a G60 Lrd. I knew him for many years, and actually owned his old rally beetle - SKT 328H. I drove his Audi 80GT - TKK 740N and his Golf 1500LS - HJJ 977N many times, He was an expert, and a very nice man.

@allseeing357 Жыл бұрын

Nearly bought a LHD 91 Tornado Red G60 big bumper 3 door, 70ish k kms, one owner from new, still on the german dealer plates (FSH with them), fettled (shortened pulley, about 210 brake) and basically immaculate in 2004.....I passed on it and have regretted it ever since.

@tecdesigns8183 Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to see one at international one year and other shows, stunning piece of automotive art. Vw built the ultimate sleeper before that was really a thing.

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

I went for 4 years up to 2011 to the Bruntingthorp events

@tecdesigns8183 Жыл бұрын

@@johnkemp6652 the earlier ones at bracknell were awesome events I think Bruntingthorpe was the last I went to

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

Maybe we said hello if it was my car there.

@andrewmcivor42 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful & stunning MK2 - I can forgive the rubbish headlights! Wasn't even aware of this particular Golf - I was only aware of the Rallaye G60. Lovely piece of automotive history 👌. Being a VW Motorsport car, one thing I was surprised at was the fact it's a 5 door shell - I'd have thought the 3 door would have more rigidity?

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Glad you learned something too Andrew. 3 door being more rigid is a myth - it must vary from generation to generation but it's generally accepted because of the extra reinforcement in a 5 door, the shell is more rigid - think girders s flat thin pieces of steel and you get the idea. I suspect the 5 door was chosen because it was an exec express not an out and out hot hatch, worth noting it's not a GTI. Think Mk3 VR6 (though you could have a 3dr or 5dr one of those simply because series production allowed it). Another analogy is that Audi Sport are behind RS Audis but they aren't anything like their race cars - because marketing :)

@mrboleus8240 7 ай бұрын

Dear people in the comment section. This is not just MK2, it’s special version, G60, which is made in 71 copies.

@ukaddress2929 4 ай бұрын

Everyone into cars should know this?

@danielmarshall4587 Жыл бұрын

Saw one of these at GTI international one year.... stood GAWPING at it for a long while. WOW oh wow many thanks for this and a BIG THANK YOU for the keeper letting us enjoy this.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Daniel, we must have gone to the same GTI International

@PressurenFlames Жыл бұрын

As special as it might be from the low production number's perspective, I personally find it still not pretty (the small bumpers totally destroy the exterior appearance even if it gives it the "sleeper" look). Rather would own a Rallye Golf.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

I get your point but people never complained about similar bumpers on the Mk1 Golf, it's an old car and now and they add to its classic looks rather than the 90 spec big bumpers which are similar to what we have today. The Rallye is a lot slower and the majority of people will just think it's a modified Mk2. It was 66% of the price though so you could buy 2 and get one free.

@stephengregory229 Жыл бұрын

I was fortunate to be chauffeured to a VW meet in ~2004 by Claire in this very car. I was absolutely blown away by it....pity I couldn't afford one even then!

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Great memory Stephen, thanks for sharing

@jimtaylor431 4 ай бұрын

I had a passenger ride in that very car.. the owner came to a local meet in the West Midlands years and years ago and was kind enough to take me out. Still remains a car I would absolutely buy on a lottery win.. I just love how special and rare it is.

@J.F.K.O 16 күн бұрын

The only thing i don't really like about the limited i am 195cm tall and it is that they only came i 5 door i hate a 5 door, i can't see anything for the b pillar :P but well if someone offered one at a good price i wouldn't say no ofc. And almost 300 hp that seems like quite a bit

@mk2nathan Жыл бұрын

I believe these g60 limiteds were actually only offered to VW executives, and never the mass market public. A bit like the country gti’s

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

I read something about that but haven’t seen any solid evidence. The car was tested by the media in UK and Germany which would seem unnecessary if all were internally distributed. This one seemed to go to a doctor near Munich

@mk2nathan Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard interesting. Weird how its origins are somewhat unknown!!

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

We've been able to trace every owner since "birth". Provenance all good, no gaps in the history, all paperwork available. It's great reading.

@mk2nathan Жыл бұрын

@@johnkemp6652 hi man, lovely car. Didn’t mean it targeted at your car, just to clarify!! I mean the rumours regarding the g60 limited’s origins in general is somewhat unknown. I also have read somewhere that 2, 3 door models were actually made. Not sure if that’s true either though.

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

To confirm the existence of any 3 door limited golfs, Andi Eggerson is THE man for this.

@syncro18t10 Жыл бұрын

Rumour has it VW motorsport chose the 5 door shell due to it's rigidity over the 3 door, but gotta love a awd mk2 golf 👌😍

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard elsewhere that 5 doors are stiffer even today

@Pluginz 10 ай бұрын

I think there was originally out of the 71 made, two were 3 door models. One of those 3 door models got written off. So i think there is only one, 3 door model of the Limited left in existence.

@mhoseinofi 5 ай бұрын

Ha! I remeber this exact car from the early 00's show scene. Really wanted one of these back when I had a Rallye. Lovely piece of motor history.

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

Off to Germany for a road trip soon. I'll try to document it for nostalgia sake. Looking forward to meeting the new owner.

@TheNorville2 Ай бұрын

Had one of those, I did not realise how fast it was until the person that i sold it to test drove it, he scared be nearly to death... great car wish I had not sold it....

@southney7211 Жыл бұрын

This is the one that sold recently for circa £43k plus fees on collecting cars. Bit much despite its rarity.

@claywalsh6817 Жыл бұрын

I love the expression @11:15 on the face of the driver, it’s as if he’s saying “ Shut up I’m trying to present a video “ To be fair the G60 owner was very informative

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

I didn't expect to run the whole of the driving section but it all seemed worth leaving in during the edit, wharts and all :)

@RichGuitarGamer Жыл бұрын

I was thinking, that's some really good hair dye, but of course a re upload, great video 👊🏽

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@garymartin557 Жыл бұрын

i had a polo g40. loved it, wish i still owned it.

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

That was another VW sleeper I believe, I'd love to have had the chance to drive one of these.

@garymartin557 Жыл бұрын

@@johnkemp6652 wonderful to drive. Had a 1.3 8v engine. Flat torque curve, plenty of grunt, could embarrass virtually any things upto around the 2 liter area.

@uncensored5104 Жыл бұрын

Gary the original owner also had a decent 20VT MK1 Caddy just after this.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Make sense!

@tonymartin5444 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Andrew - great video! I am lucky enough to have a Clubsport S - the G60 is quite something and great to see what looks like a time warp car!

@b4b516 Жыл бұрын

Nice example! The G40 induction definitely sounds better.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Polo G40? Is that different with a smaller charger? I've never really enjoyed the mooing of a G60

@h930hec Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizardThe 60 in G60 refers to the width of the diameter inlet within the supercharger, the smaller G40 that came in the polo was 40mm instead of 60mm. They absolutely rip with a few mods (Smaller pulley)!

@mordechaileviyitzchok2580 Жыл бұрын

What a machine! So good to see you Andrew. Hope you are well Warmest regards Mordechai (David as was)

@masonpugh3637 Жыл бұрын

That's a sleeper you don't even know what it's about until it's on you that's a fast car

@CzechEngine Жыл бұрын

Wow that is rare, nice work.

@karanuba 26 күн бұрын

Wow, nice car... At 9:50 you say that there were no 16 valve that had ABS, why is that? I have one (1990 KR)

@BarnClubCars Жыл бұрын

I love these cars and hopefully we'll have one on the channel in the next couple of years. I saw this car over the summer and it's a real credit to it's owner.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it :)

@dennylin5120 Жыл бұрын

Omg!! I love this!! Wish we had it here in the US!

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Old enough to import now isn’t I?

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

Of course the world is a small place these days. Anything is possible. I'm not aware of a limited in the USA but who knows this could be it? It's a perfect opportunity with the exchange rates favouring our friends in America.

@shawnoen1029 Жыл бұрын

@@johnkemp6652 Number 49 is in the USA and has been here since 1999. Last seen at a local VW show in Santa Cruz, CA in 2001 and 2002. Was for sale in 2009 and sold for just $18,000 USD. Haven't seen it shown anywhere since!

@m2_sco897 Жыл бұрын

Great to see such a rare Mk2. Love the understated look of it

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@KRAMPUS_G60_16V Жыл бұрын

Holy grail! Love it so much!

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Krampus!

@HSKPoloG40 Ай бұрын

Unicorn 🦄 Thx for this video and the fantastic impressions 🥰

@CherylCold Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Q car. I hoped that one day I'd be able to pick one up for cheap from someone who didn't know what they had. That never happened :( Managed to bag a Country Syncro though, good for the snow and carrying large objects on the roof rack.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Syncro is very cool, must be if there is one in the museum at Wolfsburg :)

@zsoltsu Жыл бұрын

There is no point to have this car in the garage or drive around on B-roads in the UK with it! The only fun is to have it here in Germany and let the car live on the AUTOBAHN with no speed limit!

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

I agree completely.

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

I'm hoping the new "careful" owner gets to bring it on the autobahn.

@sandroaldibrandi9791 Жыл бұрын

Top the top is Corrado VR6 VSR 😍

@flyingcod14 Жыл бұрын

Love the MK2 (small bumper), so regret selling my 8v back in the day. Nice video, thanks Andrew. Edit: there is one of these currently for sale on PH for £57,000! 😮

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

That was £80k not long ago, then £70k, then £57k after this video came out. It's probably in better condition than this one but I gather history in the early years isn't as solid

@MrTommy0201 4 ай бұрын

Its more rare then a Lamborghini countach 5 liter ,,great car ,a real dreamcar

@gregstory7014 Жыл бұрын

You jammy get!!! My all time favourite MK2! Cracking video Andrew 👏🏻

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg, hope you are well. And to think it lived just 2 miles down the road 🙋🏻‍♂️

@gregstory7014 Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard crazy isn’t it. I always wanted a G60 when I had my MK2’s. Hope you’re doing well also 👍🏻

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

@@gregstory7014 👍👍👍👍👍

@robster6868 Жыл бұрын

Had a G60 8v before I moved to France with supercharger problem so I got rid of it before prices shot up typically,saw one for sale here popped in to the dealer who wanted €17,000 for it 😂

@Energiehalrotterdam 10 ай бұрын

There is one mk2 dat is more special . Thats the green gt/gti speciale edition 👍 with digi dash sunroof.

@Jeepcamper4x4 Жыл бұрын

I remember reading an article about the limited. Of the 71 built, there were a few 3 door models. A specific figure wasn't quoted. It was the 3 door ones that were given to VW executives.The article also said these 3 door ones had air con. The article went on to say that a 3 door one was written off, so potentialy only 1 or 2 in existence.

@NietVerantwoordelijkTV Жыл бұрын

There where a few bare shells also available. And there where actually more produced then the 71 claimed wich were kept by by vw motorsport.

@kristijancoric3604 Жыл бұрын

Rarest of them all. Love this thing. I still to this day have that issue of Volkswagen Driver issue where it was featured.

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

Have it in my hand too. June 2004, my favourite issue. Obviously.

@harisdevedzic3167 Жыл бұрын

I think this is the Golf R of its time

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Haris, I've said elsewhere it sowed the seeds of the R range so totally agree

@vwjd77 Жыл бұрын

A genuine factory sleeper that other manufacturers had no idea how to do properly. Many thanks for the video and to the owner John. I actually had the chance to buy one in the early 90's but never followed through. Stupid me

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

And now here is another opportunity to follow up from previous missed chances. See you on Tuesday, at British Heritage Museum. Just a thought, JK

@gerrym4377 Жыл бұрын

What a special car! I had a Mk2 small bumper 8v back in the day 😊

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

All Mk2 are special but some are more special than others 👍

@gerrym4377 Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard totally agree, they still make my head turn!

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

@@gerrym4377 Me too

@filipepaninho6558 Жыл бұрын

Never heard of this version until a few months ago...

@stoneeh Жыл бұрын

9:05 terrible, to rice such a rare classic. It should be built back to stock asap.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Easy enough to swap back, it's a legacy of it not having been a classic when previous owner had possession

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

It's how I bought it, only replaced the back shocks with vw replacements as they were cofap, have kept it serviced with recommend fluids.

@h930hec Жыл бұрын

Uprated headlight loom can bring the OEM Lights up to modern levels of brighteness! What a car, theres no engine i'd rather have than a 16vG60 in my Corrado.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Apparently you could choose for VW Motorsport to fit that engine in Corrados and Rallyes as a factory Performance Pack upgrade.

@h930hec Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard I have never heard of it coming in corrados myself, I know of a fair few people that built them though!

@Adriantiachi 2 ай бұрын

One of my grail cars, the other being the rallye😊I've owned 3mk2 gti's, a mk3,mk5 and currently have a mk7 golf r, hope to own at least one of my grails before I'm too old to enjoy it 😊

@-Dash- Жыл бұрын

MK2s FTW... I have had my 1992 Oak Green 16v for 21 years now and I`m not selling.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

I don't blame you - I should have kept 92 MY 3dr 8v in Pearl grey or Oak green

@whathasxgottodowithit3919. Жыл бұрын

Sounds lovely Andrew, my wife had a Polo G40 another wolf in sheep's clothing.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Polo G40 rarer than G60s these days, another one I haven't drive..yet :)

@Grahame59 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Just one point, you say all Mk2 Golfs had bonded windscreens. Not so. Or at least my 1985 Type 19 hasn't!

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

The MK2 Rallye, G60 and Limited Golfs had bonded windscreens, The seal is very smoothly fitting to the body of the car.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

I dropped that in especially to make the point that only G60 engined cars got the bonded screen, if you listen to it again you'll here 'G60' - not worth mentioning if they all had them is it? :)

@Grahame59 Жыл бұрын

@@johnkemp6652 Thanks, yes, that is correct. I may have misheard the video as I thought it said all Mk2s which is not correct. It would have been good if it had been ALL Mk2s as it would help prevent the problem if water ingress via the screen seal rotting the scuttle panel just below the screen!

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

@@Grahame59 my 87 gti has a few areas around the windscreen where it's starting to rust. I'll get it sorted next year. But the original seals are worth keeping as they still are better quality than the "new" quality today.

@envance1974 Жыл бұрын

I always wanted a LTD. Best of the best and understated awesomeness

@timw5709 Жыл бұрын

What a great sleeper, fantastic to see it being used. Glws!

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

The last 30 seconds are the best in my opinion we almost got to dice with the bike. Had to behave unfortunately.

@robtoogood201 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car, would love to have a drive in that. Lucky man.

@joedaman8436 Жыл бұрын

My mate had one of these in the 90's, beast of a car, left hand drive, proper fast, I'm quite shocked to find out they only made 71?? Wow! these must be worth a few quid now?

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

Hoping they're worth what everyone thinks, I however, remain prudent with my expectations.

@sats7819 Жыл бұрын

Been offered 2 of these. Not cheap. The one that went though auction recently at around £40k was a bargain. Personally...too many doors for my liking. Still a very sought after car.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

I think this is the auction one you are referring to, it made £43500 which was lower than owner wanted but the auction house said to remove reserve to get more bids which didn't work out. So when the German buyer didn't materialise he's pulled the sale as he really wanted £50k+ - buyer has to pay £2k on top of hammer price so it's not way out. Pricing them is tricky, there is one for sale with a less than perfect history for £70k, was £80k. They sell in Europe for £50k ish (60k Euro). With the weak pound and LHD chances are most will get exported in time sadly.

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

What a competitive price this amazing classic golf limited is. See you at Gaydon Tuesday evening, come by if you're in the area, 5pm onwards.

@robtt997 Жыл бұрын

Always liked the look of the twin tailpipes on a Mk2 Gti .

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Can't beat em

@drundub73 Жыл бұрын

Always loved the Mk2 .I had a lowly 1.3 years ago but still a brilliant car .

@chrisp4899 Жыл бұрын

I knew about the g supercharged golf's and polo's but didn't know about this Limited edition so rare i remember when i was a boy i got a ride in my dad's bosses gti 16v big bumper i remember how fast it felt

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

If you double that sensation of 16v speed, you are about where this tuned G60 limited is!

@neilhartley3339 Жыл бұрын

That’s a proper rear mk2! Lovely car, i Used to have a16 valve mk2 small bumper, loved it until I had to sell it to buy my first house 🥲🥲

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

You can't live in a car. Good decision at the time.

@gti20vtMarcel Жыл бұрын

Superb Mk 2!, i wouldn't dare to ask for a price on this one!

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

No problem, feel free to contact me, number is in the show more dropdown section.

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Sold for £50k another is £57k and this is consistent across Europe. I think it's worth it

@ravenmaster6364 Жыл бұрын

The ultimate version of volkswagens best ever car the mk2 golf 👍👍

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Amen 👆

@allanbeckett1537 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Can you dona review of the owners high mileage golf?

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea Allan, it's away being painted now but will be back soon as it's his daily

@allanbeckett1537 Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard You cant beat a high mileage old school vw

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

That's a really lovely idea, I'll do my best for the car to be looking as good as possible. However, the edition one G60 will be ready next week. I'm hoping volkswizard likes it.

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

We might experience a few more "charming" character traits that a 300,000 miles car has to offer I think. Let's see how it goes.

@henrywhenryw812 Жыл бұрын

Great car

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Birmingham_racing Жыл бұрын

I knew someone who had one about 10 years ago. Think he turbo converted it and ran like 450bhp or something

@zaink7037 Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to meet someone with a red G60. Had the iconic square headlights this on doesn't have. Fully restored and what a thing

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Nice, square headlights have to be G60 Rallye or someone has put Jetta headlights on a Golf, not all that unusual back in the day

@zaink7037 Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard that's it the G60 Rallye. Don't know too much about these except they are rare

@billywhizz8133 Жыл бұрын

Well I never, H433 GBD was my old 16v that you bought off me Andrew, had private plates when registered, owned from new, 21 years of love. Literally in tears at the train station going home 😢

@danielrussell446 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing car I’ve always loved the mk2 and it still looks great all these years later

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, love the simple looks and top notch BBS

@dasautogt Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, thanks Andrew. Great vehicle. 👍

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

My (our) pleasure Graeme, thanks for watching & commenting👍

@johnkemp6652 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Graeme.

@garethgrundy8087 Жыл бұрын

"What am I bid for a black Mk2 Golf with a set of BBS alloys? Here in Germany not a lot..." from John Barker's Performance Car article around 1989. He also mentioned a Passat Estate with 315hp that the VW Motorsport guys had created for a bit of autobahn fun. Anyone else remember that article on this car?

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

I know John Barker blew the rear diff on a G60 Limited when timing 0-60

@Netherlands031 Жыл бұрын

Nice car but please get a better mic and do something to improve video quality

@volkswizard Жыл бұрын

I can't get a better mic because I'm using an £80 Rode lavalier mic and their radio mic system, I'm not working in a studio so there is always going to compromise and I'm often under a lot of pressure to get the job done - in this video I was parked in a space where I could have been moved any any point. As for video quality, don't get many comments about that. Just as well as don't have the funds to invest in better kit, would rather concentrate on quality of content.