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Hi all… So all roads lead to Belfast for this weekend VAG Show at the Eikon Centre. I plan to have my Mk1 Golf GTI on display in the large hall so drop by and say hello and check out the new motor! GTINI has grown Dubshed from small beginnings at the King’s Hall in Read More

Just some background information on the Mk1 Golf ‘Campaign edition’ – this is my latest Mk1 with a modified engine upgrade. This identification guide has been drafted for the MK1 Golf GTI “Campaign” edition. The Campaign edition was a final edition model of the MK1 GTI offered in the UK, and was of very similar specification Read More

Hello and Welcome….to my new WEBSITE – www.vwgolf1.com So most people will know me from my sister website golfgtisportline.com – I’m back again with a new design and template and more information on the Mk1 Golf GTI. This website will be dedicated to all version of the Mk1 Golf – tintop’s, cabriolets, modified and standard. Read More

Hi all… A question which comes up regularly when machining vin plates is how do you get the build date? Two ways of establishing your build date is to look for the bar code on the front panel like below: or Check your boot sticker… More often than not the sticker looks like above… So Read More

For motorists… Always make sure your mobile phone is charged before you start your journey. Prepare a pack to include torches, batteries, portable chargers for devices, first aid kit, water and non-perishable foods along with blankets in case you are stuck in bad weather. Slow down! Speed limits are set for normal driving conditions. Allow Read More

Hi all… So at the moment I am designing a new website – www.vwgolf1.com. Hopefully going live in the next weeks. I plan to have a new design, layout, new logo and a load of information about the mk1 golf! I am to promote the shop side of things a bit more with offers and Read More

Picked this up over the Christmas festivities! Looks great on too… Cheers Hugh.  

Hi all… So with the new year in full swing I am trying to make way for some new stock arriving in a few weeks. You are welcome to apply my discount code ‘spring18’ and avail of another 10% discount on everything.Any problems deop me an email to info@golfgtisportline.com and happy to help. Cheers Hugh.