1991 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Full Description:

Comprehensive Nut & Bolt Restoration | 609 Hours Documented | Better Than New

There are restored Mk2 GTIs, and then there are restorations carried out with absolutely no compromise.

Offered here is an exceptional Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk2 which has undergone a meticulous, no-expense-spared restoration by renowned marque specialists DS Motorsport UK Ltd. Completed over an 18-month period between March 2023 and September 2024, the restoration totalled an incredible 609.25 documented workshop hours.

Importantly, this isn’t simply a cosmetic refurbishment. Every major mechanical, structural and cosmetic component has either been restored, rebuilt or replaced using genuine OEM or the highest quality available parts.

Although the odometer now reads approximately 150,000 miles, virtually every wear component throughout the vehicle has been renewed. It presents and drives like a freshly restored car rather than one reflecting its mileage.

Restoration Highlights

Body & Chassis

Complete bare shell restoration

Full welding repairs completed to as-new standard

Underside stripped, treated and professionally seam sealed

Full repaint inside and out

New Bilstein B12 suspension

New Eibach springs

Complete suspension overhaul

Powerflex Heritage bushes throughout

All underbody components refurbished

Exterior plastics repaired and refinished

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Engine

Fully rebuilt engine

Cylinder head pressure tested, skimmed and rebuilt

New hydraulic lifters

Block rebored

New Mahle oversized pistons

Balanced rotating assembly

New oil pump

New sump

New cambelt and water pump

New auxiliary belts

New oil cooler

New distributor, ignition leads and Lucas Sports coil

Injectors professionally refurbished

New alternator

New starter motor

New idle control valve

Engine rebuilt using all new bearings, rings, seals, gaskets, studs, nuts and bolts

Three new engine mounts

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Transmission

Fully reconditioned gearbox

All synchromesh renewed

New driveshafts

New LUK clutch kit

New release bearing

New clutch cable

Balanced flywheel

New linkage components

Short shift kit

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Braking System

Upgraded G60 280mm front brake conversion

New front hubs and bearings

New front callipers

Rear Mk4 calliper upgrade

New discs and pads

Braided brake hoses

New hard brake lines

New handbrake cables

New four-port master cylinder

Refurbished servo

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Interior

New headlining

Matching sun visors

Driver’s seat bolster professionally repaired

Interior stripped, cleaned and rebuilt

New clips and fittings throughout

Instrument cluster refurbished

New speaker covers

New speedometer cable

Dashboard completely dismantled and rebuilt

Extensive Dynamat sound deadening fitted throughout

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Wheels & Tyres

Refurbished BBS RA alloy wheels

Four Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres

Stud and spacer conversion

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Additional Restoration Work

Complete engine bay refurbishment

New cooling hoses

New radiator

New sensors throughout

Complete replacement wiring harness rewrapped in cloth tape

New Yuasa battery

Battery isolator switch

Power steering rack and pump refurbished

All nuts, bolts and fixings zinc plated

Aluminium components vapour blasted

Subframe, axle and suspension components powder coated

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Documentation

The car is supplied with:

Extensive restoration documentation

DS Motorsport restoration record

MOT until September 2026

Supporting paperwork

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Condition

Finding a Mk2 GTI restored to this level is becoming exceptionally difficult. The quality of workmanship is immediately apparent throughout the vehicle, from the underside to the engine bay and interior.

This is an investment-grade example suitable for collectors and enthusiasts alike, equally at home at concours events or enjoyed on the road.

The mileage is largely irrelevant given the extent of the restoration; virtually every significant mechanical and cosmetic component has been rebuilt or replaced.

If you are searching for one of the finest Mk2 GTIs currently available, this example deserves serious consideration.