Mk1 2 door South African model

[Lucky13]

https://m.facebook.com/Dan.lucky13/p...3Du_l_2e&mdf=1

[sports racer]

You sure it's from South Africa? They only made 4 door models.

[Lucky13]

You sure it's from South Africa? They only made 4 door models.

well
all windows got the stamp of the south african department of transport

[Sharkie]

Can you post a working link, Lucky13? Cant see it

And South Africa did make 2 doors although never in a GTI.

1979-1981 there was a 2 door L (1100) Fairly common and I stripped and built 1 into a 1800 16V turbo ..... see my link for photos
1982-1984 there was a 2 door GT (1600 carby) that looked like a UK GTI in all other aspects. Rare as hens teeth.

[sports racer]

Thanks for the update. I wonder how hard it would be to find 2 door parts in SA?

Hope you don't mind me adding these, here's some of the pictures from Facebook

[Sharkie]

That's an early L model. Same colour as what mine was originally too

Although it has been "updated" since new ..... 1982-on dash and bumpers has been added.

Parts for the 2 doors that are specific to the 2 doors is as hard to find in South Africa than it is here

4 door parts, given they were built till fairly recently is plentiful ....

[Sharkie]

This is what it could look like ......



Originally a 1980 Golf L ....

As I'm sure you know, for parts, provide the shell is not too rusted, front panels are interchangeable with 4 doors. Side windows can be replaced by clear Perspex (cut to size and saves weight) and side trim can be removed and the holes filled in for a cleaner look.

[Lucky13]

Thanks for adding the pics.
Well thats right, the body is bugged. I'm parting it out today.
I haven't considered 1.1l engine, actually forgot that they fitted it in a Golf, and it looks like the 1.3l.
I'm scrapping the running gear too, dont think anyone wants such a little engine. Its a shame, because it turns over with the first turn.