Old Top Gear 1992 - Volkswagen Golf GTI
Quentin Wilson looks at second hand Gold GTI's and compares MKI, MKII, 8V and 16V models. Taken from season 15, episode 6.
Vintage! VW Golf GTI | Drive it!
Drive it! takes a sporting classic out for a spin: the first Golf GTI Volkswagen ever made. In 1976, the first Golf GTI rolled off the assembly line. GTI stands for Gran Turismo Injection - a synonym for motorsports.
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An amazing 5357 mile 1979 Austin Allegro 2 1300 Super Deluxe **SOLD**
FOR SALE
An amazing 5357 mile 1979 Austin Allegro 2 1300 Super Deluxe 4 Door.
EQUIPMENT
Hydragas suspension, underbody protection, sill protectors, anti-burst locks, reversing lamps, electric washers, two speed wipers, electric cooling fan, fresh-flow ventilation, ashtrays front and rear, steering column lock, coat hooks, vanity mirror, two speed heater, reclining seats, glovebox, heated rear window, fitted carpets, cigar lighter, cropped nylon seat trim facings.
EXTERIOR
A splendid, bright and unique Allegro which looks stunning finished in Alpine White with a Chocolate Brown roof this car really is one for the collector. Having been in storage until 2007 after the original elderly owner, Mrs Edmunds, gave up driving very early in the vehicles history, the car then received a sympathetic and quality repaint with no replacement panels. It now has its former glory returned with a deep gloss shine that looks magnificent and showroom fresh. No dings, dents or scuffs simply show and shine. The chrome has a mirror finish and the Allego 2 honeycomb style grille is not cracked. Having been subject to a full Ziebart rustproofing treatment prior to delivery when new and having covered just over 5000 miles from new this car really is stunning.
INTERIOR
The interior of this unique Allegro is exactly factory correct with no wear. The trim, door cards, roof lining, pile carpets and instrumentation are all perfect. All switch gear operates correctly. A very 1970's environment with plenty of sitting room on the brown individually reclining seats standard on the Super DeLuxe models.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The famous 'A Series' engine in this exceptional Allegro has had a quiet life and performs accordingly. This four cylinder, transverse, push-rod overhead valve engine is quiet and the 54bhp surprisingly responsive. The gear change is light, smooth and a delight to use. Synchromesh on all four forward gears.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Undamaged pressed steel wheels with bright chrome hub caps and brown insert. Correct and top quality new 145/13 Good Year GT2 tyres all round. The dual line, hydraulically operated with servo assistance brakes pull the car up quickly and in a straight line.
HISTORY FILE
Owned by an elderly lady, Mrs Edmunds, from new this vehicle quickly became garaged stored for 26 years before being sold to an enthusiastic Allegro Club Member who recommissioned the vehicle. With just two former keepers this vehicle is now being offered for a new custodian to show and enjoy.
Original sales brochure, price list and Unipart accessory pamphlet included along with a number of Club Member magazines.
Any inspection warmly welcomed and encouraged to appreciate what a rare opportunity this car will offer to its new owner. A preserved and fascinating piece of British Leyland history.
Fifth Gear Mk2 Golf GTI 16v
This is the 'after' test following the series of modifications by TSR. Will it be quicker? Watch and see...
John Maher appearing on "Stars & Cars", 1999
Buzzcocks drummer John Maher set himself up as an aircooled Volkswagen repairs specialist after getting out of the music business. In the late '80s he started to gain a reputation as one of the top VW tuners in the UK, which he often proved in VW drag racing.
This short feature, from a 1999 Channel 5 series, takes a brief look at John's days in the Buzzcocks as well as his VW activities. It was filmed at his old workshop in Chorlton, Manchester. A few years later he relocated his life and business to the Isle of Harris, off the north-west coast of Scotland.
Cadwell park HSCC Hillman Imps VS Minis
The up to 1300cc race at Cadwell Park, Because of the up to 1300cc rule it was virtually an Imp VS Mini race. Simon Benoy took a very deserving win after the restart.
Unfortunatly on the restart David Heale's gearbox broke due to no fault of his own, full race Imps are hard to get off the line because they are rear engined and rear wheel drive, they don't get the wheel spin like some of the other cars, that coupled with having a full race cam means alot of revs are required to get the car moving. Plus a race clutch makes slipping the clutch difficult.
Greenpeace attacks Volkswagen with star wars
Greenpeace decided to attack Volkswagen after they refused to sign with two anti global warming laws. They used the famous star wars advertisment by VW to show the "dark side of Volkswagen" . GreenPeace.
The Cars the Star Hillman Imp
The Car's the Star: Hillman Imp
Series looking at classic '70s cars, many of which can be seen in the background of Life on Mars. Quentin Willson looks at the Hillman Imp. [S]
Old Top Gear £1000 Motoring
Old Top Gear from 1998
Quentin Willson tries to buy some cars for less than £1000 each, going over budget on one. He looks at cars with little street cred and low miles
This clip was extracted from the episode that was first broadcast on the 17th September 1998
