For Sale: 1989 Volkswagen GTI in Katwijk, Netherlands

Volkswagen Golf Mk2 GTI, 1989. 80,197 km, service books from new.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is without doubt one of the most iconic sporty hatchbacks ever built. When Volkswagen introduced the first Golf GTI in 1976, the marque changed the landscape of compact sports cars forever. The letters GTI (Gran Turismo Injection) became synonymous with driving pleasure, solidity and everyday usability.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 from 1989 offered here belongs to the much loved second generation (Mk2), a period in which the model grew up without losing its sporty character. The 1.8-litre engine was renowned for its reliability, lively performance and mechanical purity. In the 1980s this was the car for enthusiasts who craved sportiness but also valued German build quality and timeless design.

Today the Mk2 GTI is regarded as a true classic and its value is climbing sharply, especially when it comes to an original, unrestored example like this one. This model represents the high point of analogue car engineering: light, direct steering and an engine that begs to be driven.

This Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 is in absolutely as-new condition and is a rare find for the true enthusiast. With only 90,197 kilometres on the clock and originating from a collection, this is an exceptionally well preserved example. The car is entirely in its first paint, finished in the classic Alpine White, which considerably strengthens its authenticity and collector's value.

The story continues on our website, where the full file is kept as well. 94 photographs including the underside. The service history, scanned in full. The Carfax report. Paint thickness measured panel by panel. The original factory brochure to page through.

Every car here follows the same route: first pre-market, then the showroom, and finally the online auction on our own website. What changes is the way you buy, not the location - once a car has arrived, it stays with us in Katwijk. This one is in the showroom and you are welcome to come and see it, no appointment needed. You buy it here at a fixed price: no bidding, no waiting. Our showroom in Katwijk, 30 km from Amsterdam Schiphol, is open Mon-Fri 9-18 and Sat 10-17. Call ahead and it will be standing ready, with someone free for you.

Within the EU no customs duty arises on this purchase. Registration tax and registration costs in your own country are not included. We supply the export documents and assist with the registration. The price shown is the full price for collection in Katwijk. We arrange insured door-to-door transport worldwide, cost quoted per destination beforehand.

Prefer a different colour or specification than this example? Tell us what you are looking for - another Volkswagen we can often find through our network of marque specialists and collectors, outside the listings.

Our showroom measures 6,000 m�, with over 150 cars under one roof. HooG Selections, Katwijk, the Netherlands. Call or WhatsApp: +31 85 043 05 86.