This 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI was purchased by the seller two years ago from the original owner, who performed a repaint in the original black finish. The 1.8-liter inline-four is mated to a 5-speed manual transaxle, and servicing in November 2017 included changing all fluids, installing a rebuilt head, new timing and alternator belts, a new water pump, and more. Modifications consist of a complete aftermarket exhaust, new Bilstein struts and lowering springs, and aftermarket front and rear stabilizer bars. This Mk1 GTI is sold with records from the seller’s ownership, the mechanical components that were replaced, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

The car was repainted by the original owner in the correct black color at a reported cost of approximately $10k. The suspension has been refreshed by the seller with new Bilstein struts and shocks, Autotech lowering springs, new control arms and bushings, and aftermarket front and rear stabilizing bars. The factory Snowflake wheels were recently fitted with new Bridgestone tires.

The maroon interior has been fitted with a Blaupunkt CD player, short-shift kit, and European-market Golf shift knob. Striped seat upholstery is said to be the original material apart from a repair performed to the driver’s seat in the correct fabric by the seller.

All interior systems and componentry are said to be in working order, with the exception of the odometer, which stopped working shortly after the seller’s purchase. The 65,200 miles shown are not accurate, and the seller estimates the car has been driven approximately 5k miles during his ownership.

The fuel-injected 1.8L inline-four is paired to a 5-speed manual and features a head rebuilt to stock specifications, with OEM components by Scroggins Machine, Inc. of Houston. Records also document a new timing belt, water pump, and full fluid change this past November. The original head is included in sale.

Exhaust upgrades include a Techtonics MK2 dual outlet exhaust manifold with stainless dual downpipes, all new piping, and a Borla muffler. Photos of the underside are included in the gallery below.

The Carfax report spans 1984-2004 and shows no history of accidents in that time. The car is sold with records obtained during the seller’s ownership, the original head, and exhaust system. The report does not detail the odometer failure.