2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

We are delighted to offer for sale another outstanding VW Golf GTI Clubsport S.

Finished in Pure White, this 2016/66 Clubsport S is a lovely standard and original car that has been superbly preserved and today presents for sale in excellent order throughout having covered just 2,420 miles with 3 owners in total. The underside of the car too, an area often overlooked when buying, is also in excellent condition, testament to how well this car has been stored and kept. Despite its low mileage, this particular Clubsport S has a comprehensive history folder and has been thoroughly maintained, indeed, at our marque specialist workshop, APS of Brackley, we have just performed a recent service with original Volkswagen parts, thus ensuring it is absolutely ready to be enjoyed by its next owner. This Clubsport S also wears its original and correct Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 semi-slick tyres however we are able to offer the new owner replacement tyre options if they wished. Additionally, this Clubsport S also benefits from having PPF fitted to its front end. We previously supplied this Clubsport S to its most recent owner a year ago and during his ownership the car has been dry stored and covered circa 600 miles, we were delighted to acquire the car back when the opportunity presented itself. This particular Clubsport S has a fascinating history that we would be delighted to share with perspective buyers.

We have now sold over 28 Clubsport S and original examples like this are very hard indeed to find, they are now very collectable and rightfully so – not least because the Clubsport S is a truly limited production run and numbered special edition. Of 400 cars built worldwide, just 150 were allocated to the UK market and some of these have since been exported and therefore it’s easy to begin to understand why the Clubsport S has rightfully found its place with collectors and enthusiasts alike.

The only option at the time of order was to spec with or without air conditioning and our example is fitted with air conditioning. Subtle cosmetic changes set the Clubsport S apart and you will therefore notice and appreciate differences such as the gloss black front bumper air intakes, larger tailgate spoiler and lower rear diffuser. Beyond its driver focused intent, the Clubsport S is business as usual for anyone familiar with Volkswagens high level of build quality. It’s interior presents beautifully with honeycomb pattern cloth Recaro sports bucket seats and alcantara-trimmed sport steering wheel with red stitching and 12-o'clock mark.

The Clubsport S benefits from input from ex-Porsche engineer Karsten Schebsdat and the results are sensational – testament to this is its runner up position behind the Porsche 911 R in Evo magazine’s 2016 Car of The Year test. Those familiar with the MK7 Golf R will notice the cars lightweight forged 19” Pretoria alloy wheels but look more closely and you will notice lots of differences. Significant chassis changes, an aerodynamic package designed to reduce lift, weight reduction, two piece brakes, extra power and a manual gearbox with a special locking differential were just some of the changes that gives the Clubsport S such outstanding performance and indeed for a time it held the Nürburgring lap time record for a production car with front-wheel drive. The combination of DCC adaptive dampers, its trick differential and unique hub design to give more negative camber combined with stiffer and lighter aluminium subframe translates to huge amounts of traction and cornering ability well beyond the regular Performance Pack GTI or even Clubsport Edition 40 variants.

This is a super example of a very rare and collectible Volkswagen that is presented for sale in original and unspoilt condition and is ready to be enjoyed by its new owner.

Presented for sale from our showroom in Brackley, Northamptonshire, we welcoming viewings by appointment. Sold with our comprehensive warranty.

APS & APS Specialist Vehicles established 2005, providing award winning specialist workshop facilities, storage, sales and bodyshop.