{"id":15432,"date":"2018-04-01T18:05:07","date_gmt":"2018-04-01T18:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vwgolf1.com\/?p=15432"},"modified":"2018-04-03T22:52:17","modified_gmt":"2018-04-03T22:52:17","slug":"how-to-identify-a-1983-volkswagen-golf-mk1-gti-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vwgolf1.com\/index.php\/2018\/04\/01\/how-to-identify-a-1983-volkswagen-golf-mk1-gti-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"How to identify a 1983 Volkswagen Golf MK1 GTI Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just some background information on the Mk1 Golf ‘Campaign edition’ – this is my latest Mk1 with a modified engine upgrade.<\/p>\n

This identification guide has been drafted for the MK1 Golf GTI \u201cCampaign\u201d edition. The Campaign edition was a final edition model of the MK1 GTI offered in the UK,\u00a0and was of very similar specification to other final editions offered in several other European markets such as the Golf GTI “Pirelli” edition (Germany) and\u00a0“Plus” edition (France). Although the specifications of these cars are similar in most respects, the Campaign edition has been separated in this guide for clarity. Note,\u00a0the standard MK GTI Golf\u00a0was produced alongside the Campaign GTI until the end of 1983.<\/p>\n

The MK1 GTI is widely regarded as the first ever mass appeal \u201chot hatch\u201d, attracting enthusiasts and collectors with prices steadily rising for good original examples. The GTI is based on the standard Golf MK1 chassis, however, many modifications\u00a0were adapted to improve the vehicle’s performance and appeal throughout MK1\u00a0production, with the Campaign edition benefiting from these evolutions.<\/p>\n

It is\u00a0important\u00a0to have an understanding of the differences and features of the Campaign edition when\u00a0looking to purchase a genuine vehicle.\u00a0This guide provides information in important areas for the\u00a0Campaign edition, including characteristics of the body, interior and\u00a0driveline, as well as specific details relating to the engine number,\u00a0chassis number and model number details,\u00a0among others.<\/p>\n

Number produced and production period:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Year<\/strong><\/td>\nNumber Produced<\/strong><\/td>\nComments<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0August 1983 – September 1983 (Production announced in June 1983).<\/td>\n1000*<\/strong><\/td>\n*An original dealer’s letter (June 1983) provided on\u00a0vwgolfmk1.org.uk<\/a>\u00a0confirms 1000 units of the Campaign were to be produced, and sold in the UK. It is, however, widely believed that there are\u00a0a larger number of indistinguishable cars in existence\u00a0due to personal imports of equivalent European models (e.g., the\u00a0“Pirelli” edition of\u00a0Germany), or direct overseas orders of the same specification brought into the\u00a0UK privately during 1983. Several owners have confirmed that they were able to order the Campaign vehicles new direct from Germany (in right hand drive), and make this purchase tax-free, which would explain a larger than expected number of these vehicles existing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

External Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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General features shared with the standard MK1 GTI:<\/strong><\/p>\n