76 mk 1

[schoona]

this thread just made me think, for those of us such as I not very familiar with the differences of all themk1's, is there a link/soite that catalogues this?

Ie. What makes a swallowtail different in comparison to greasykitchens, and it sounds like its the desireable one?

[greasykitchen]

The main difference between this one and mine - the Swallowtail characterisitc - is the contour line between the tail lights. On most Mk1s it is (see the blue in in the sig above), but on Swallowtails it dips down on the inward side of the tail lights (hope that makes sense).

There are also other less obvious Swallowtail things like the shape of the door edge and the lines on the bonnet. I think there's a website called swallowtail.com or something that give all the details.

Suffice to say, STs are the earliest of the early Mk1s ('74 to ealry '76?) and quite rare. Even early ones in Aust are mostly transition models (like mine it seems) or non-STs.

Cheers.

[Gipson]

looks just like dubsweepers old mk1. why the sale then?

[Jarred]

...Suffice to say, STs are the earliest of the early Mk1s ('74 to ealry '76?) and quite rare. Even early ones in Aust are mostly transition models (like mine it seems) or non-STs.

Cheers.

Yea sounds about right Stephen. we only got a few real proper swallowtails, thier were very late 75, and real early 76er's. Most 76'ers (inc my old one) were transition models, even of the smaller details carried into a few 77 models I beleive.

here's the site:

http://www.swallowtail.info/

[morgan.mcp]

i would love to keep it but, cant afford to keep two cars, and can't sell the other one as it is my brothers (its a jap, sorry). and i no longer have space to store her as the old man bought a 911 not to long ago, so the girl lost her spot.
I put her in the paper not to long ago but thankfully she didnt sell as i didnt really want it to go to some kid who might drive her into a tree, someone with the time and love for her would be nice.

[intensem1]

I checked this mk1 out a few weeks back, it’s a clean example which would make a great project for someone with the time a patience.

Can back Morgan up on the previous owner keeping it undercover, as it lived around the corner from me previously, I used to walk past the drive daily to the bus stop.

Hope it goes to a good home.

[morgan.mcp]

so yeah, anyone know of someone who would be interested? need to kind of move her soon

[greasykitchen]

A guy over at aussieveedubbers is interested, but can't post on this thread for some reason. I can pass on your details if you want or I can give you his. PM me.

Cheers

[static1800]

Looks very clean, My garage is already full with mk1's unfortunately.

Best of luck with the sale, please sell it to an enthusiast that is a very clean rare example you have.

[greasykitchen]

A guy over at aussieveedubbers is interested, but can't post on this thread for some reason. I can pass on your details if you want or I can give you his. PM me.

Cheers

PM sent

[electricmonk]

Thanks greasykitchen. Problem solved (Thanks Hawk), I can now post here. I am the guy he was saying is interested in your golf. If you could PM me with some more details or use the contact details he sent through

[FACT HUNTer]

And if electricmonk declines,I am definitely interested.

[electricmonk]

Hope he comes back online soon, I'm running out of time to get something to drive before I have to settle on something mundane

[electricmonk]

Well that's me out I think. I can't wait any longer to get a car so I guess your it now FACT HUNTer

[greasykitchen]

Well that's a shame. He seemed keen to sell but hasn't been on here since the 23rd July. Hope ya get something VW and/or interesting.
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