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    MK2 Restoration

    Hi all,
    I've been a VW convert, from my uni days. Used to have a sweet little '79 MK1 Golf (affectionately referred to as "the BOG" due to the people mouthing 'bloody old Golf' when I was overtaking them).

    Anyway, I have my hands on a beautiful little MK2 GTI. I'd like to return it to its original look. To show my ignorance though, I'm not sure if it's a '90 or '91 model...

    So, here's my question - does anyone have a picture of a clean, original MK2 GTI? I've been through the pic thread, and found that oak green original - is that original enough?

    Did the steel wheels even come to Australia?

    Thanks to anyone/everyone who can provide assistance.
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    Welcome to the forum!!

    Are you after original pics of a 5 Door Aus spec GTI's or just clean original looking Mk2 GTI's in general?

    Theres a lot of modified Mk2's in this thread but might give you some inspiration

    http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2938384


    They are mostly 2 Doors, but meh!

    Original 16v brochure too.

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    http://www.volkswizard.co.uk/brochures/1989mk2gti16vbrochure.htm
    Last edited by anarchycamp; 02-11-2007, 03:08 PM.
    1986 MkII Golf GTI 16V (Sold), 2005 MkV Golf GTI (Sold), 2007 Polo GTI (Sold), 2011 Polo 66TDI (Selling), 2012 Passat 125 TDI Bluemotion, 2013 Scirocco R (Due October!)

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    • #3
      hey, welcome. its probably a 1990 build but was first registered in aus in 1991 (which is what my australian delivered mk2 is, im assuming yours isnt a personal import). have a look in the engine bay, theres a little tag in there, i think its on the drivers side panel.

      heres mine when i first bought it. original, except the fog lights arnt in.


      what colour is yours?

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      • #4
        Originally posted by joshyd-mk2gti View Post
        hey, welcome. its probably a 1990 build but was first registered in aus in 1991 (which is what my australian delivered mk2 is, im assuming yours isnt a personal import). have a look in the engine bay, theres a little tag in there, i think its on the drivers side panel.

        heres mine when i first bought it. original, except the fog lights arnt in.


        what colour is yours?
        First of all, thank you for the pic - it's not easy to find a Golf in original guise (or at least, the wheels).

        She's red, although the paint work needs some attention.

        anarchycamp, thank you for the links - much appreciated! Cheers

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        • #5
          WOO another mk2 owner on the forum.

          mine has the original "snowflake" wheels, not sure if they were an option or what?
          http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ead.php?t=8933 for some pics of my rather sick (sick as in unhealthy) mk2

          post up some pics of your car. whats on it thats non-standard? (i desperately need a grille )

          anyway, welcome and enjoy, you bought a great car
          New user account: Mischa

          Have: gt sport tdi, mk2 gti, mk1 3dr

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          • #6
            Originally posted by GermanwithaVdub View Post
            post up some pics of your car. whats on it thats non-standard? (i desperately need a grille )
            My grille has seen better days but if your interested let me know...

            My Mk2 is coming off the road for a full strip down....ready for respray...
            1986 MkII Golf GTI 16V (Sold), 2005 MkV Golf GTI (Sold), 2007 Polo GTI (Sold), 2011 Polo 66TDI (Selling), 2012 Passat 125 TDI Bluemotion, 2013 Scirocco R (Due October!)

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            • #7
              Originally posted by anarchycamp View Post
              My Mk2 is coming off the road for a full strip down....ready for respray...
              AAARRRGGGHHHH!!! The "R" word (Golfer is found quaking in the corner )
              Canadian dubs coming to VWwA soon

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Golfer View Post
                AAARRRGGGHHHH!!! The "R" word (Golfer is found quaking in the corner )
                lol man just chuck a bucket of paint over the damn thing and be done with it already
                New user account: Mischa

                Have: gt sport tdi, mk2 gti, mk1 3dr

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by GermanwithaVdub View Post
                  lol man just chuck a bucket of paint over the damn thing and be done with it already
                  Mr Bean Style...lock it in a garage and put some plastic explosives in a bucket of paint...
                  1986 MkII Golf GTI 16V (Sold), 2005 MkV Golf GTI (Sold), 2007 Polo GTI (Sold), 2011 Polo 66TDI (Selling), 2012 Passat 125 TDI Bluemotion, 2013 Scirocco R (Due October!)

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by anarchycamp View Post
                    Mr Bean Style...lock it in a garage and put some plastic explosives in a bucket of paint...
                    hahahaha it worked in the show it must work in real life
                    New user account: Mischa

                    Have: gt sport tdi, mk2 gti, mk1 3dr

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