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Thanks for your comments - we are constantly expanding our range, and we're as keen as you are to include parts from OE brands such as Hella in this growth. It's not quite as simple as asking them to make more; many of these parts have been out of production for years and whilst there is demand from the classic sector, it may not be worth their while to invest in the tooling to make the parts when the numbers are significantly smaller than a similar part for modern cars.

Thank you! Loving your Caddy project too - it's almost there now!!

Thanks for your feedback - our workshop is in the corner of our warehouse, where we send upwards of 1000 parcels a day. Sadly, we do have to accept that there will be packing sounds, such as tape guns and pallet wrap being used - the bird noises, well we are also less than half a mile from the sea, so there are Seagulls everywhere!! Glad you like the car, and we will do our best to suppress these noises, or film during quieter periods.

@@driveheritage Cheers - maybe better mics with that fluffy stuff on them to drown out background noise? I'm no expert on this btw ha ha. Or maybe mess about with where you wear the mics possibly? And yea it is a nice Mk2 - I have a white small bumper GTI with a rear silencer on it from yourselves from back when you were VW heritage I think?

@@Geckatron Yeah all good things for us to try. The big thing for anyone making content is just starting... Now we have started, we can start to finesse the quality and experiment with regards to the type of content that our audience are interested in watching. Appreciate your feedback. And the GTI silencer - the stainless steel one perhaps?

@@driveheritage No probs and good luck with the channel 😁 and the back box was all black and still on the back of it 😎

Thank you! Great to see it back to its former glory (almost). There are a few more jobs in the pipeline, but we're looking forward to driving it too.

Thanks guys, great to work with you again on this, and sure it won't be the last time... The Jetta needs some attention, but we plan to drag it out of the naughty corner for a check-over soon!!

Absolutely!!

Thanks for your comments, and we're doing our best to make improvements with what we've got.

We're working on it - please bear with us. This video game is very much a learning curve for us!

We'll get one of our team on the case right away for you - you should hear from them today. **Update - Nick from our Customer Services team has sent two emails in the past 24 hours - maybe they have gone into your spam or junk folder? There is a replacement part on its way, our apologies for this inconvenience**

A driveway designed with motorbike owners in mind!! We're glad he drove it out not us... He couldn't buy a VW UP! to replace the Golf as it was too wide!!

@@driveheritage I don’t think anyone has ever had to say a vw up is too wide 😂😂 Fair play for getting it out tho 🤙

Thanks for the feedback.

Been good fun working with Kaz, maybe we can find something else to build with you guys in the future, it's been a few years.

We've put the link to your follow-up episode in the video description above. Was a bit shocked to see how much work it needed, Thanks again!

Absolutely! Thanks for following along.

Certainly is... Goes like a rocket! Looks amazing too. A real credit to Kaz and his team - check out his channel, and our June Heretics video to see it finished.

VW Type 34 Karmann Ghia - Often called a Razor Edge Karmann Ghia. Made between 1962-69 they have a gathered kudos in recent years, but rust for fun, and restorations can be costly. They look stunning though - especially this example.

Thanks for coming down to join us, and really appreciate the hard work on our green Mk2 Golf - plus the joy ride in the Boosted Buggy!! 😁

Thanks for coming down!

That's great to hear - thanks for taking the time to comment, we'll pass your thanks on to Rob.

This wasn't intentional, and sorry that you have received the video that way. Sure, there are some quirks to this car and the reasons behind many of them, and these do raise a smile when you think about them. We have sent the video to his family, and they have watched it with him (he doesn't use the internet himself) and he was pleased to see his car again (we are working on a plan to reunite them again.) Many cars of this age have things which no longer work properly. We intend to iron out those creases and make it as good as it can be once again, without going into the realms of a full restoration.

Our pleasure and we hope to drive it back up to see your Grandad very soon! 👍

That’s amazing, we were super happy to be part of the preservation of the car, we could see it has been looked after so well by him. 🙏 You’re right it’s about the memories made and this little cars story is far from over.

Should have gave it to someone who will appreciate it rather than someone who is just going to sell the car and keep the money

@@barlow2299 To clarify we bought the car, it wasn't a gift, and we paid more than Mr Bendon asked for, matching the Scrappage Scheme amount of £2000 so he wasn't out of pocket. We have probably spent the same amount again servicing and repairing the car for its MOT. We don't intend to try and flip this for a profit... We genuinely wanted to help save the car and keep it on the road.

@@driveheritage we can vouch for this this, they spent a small fortune, it’s not about the money it’s about saving the classics. 👍

Yeah, it is Montana Green - 1.8 driver model, correctly identified. 🏆

Haha!! Depending on what you have carried in it, or how bad the door membranes are and how damp the carpets might be... 😂 We've smelt some real stinkers!

@@driveheritage that scrap yard smell so to speak damp and funky

Sadly not everyone these days does look after their possessions. We are far more 'throw-away' in our culture. Aside from a few creature comforts - Air Con, electric windows and Sat Nav, this car will do pretty much the same as any modern vehicle, without the huge price tag, massive depreciation or carbon footprint...Thanks for watching, stay tuned for more with the Golf.

Great cars! Shame we can't save them all, or even keep them all isn't it?

@@driveheritage it was like a tank but underpowered 1.6 better bet.

The Driver models are great - but the GTI is fantastic! There are plenty out there - good luck with your search!

Mr Bendon didn't want to scrap it, but that was the most financially rewarding option for him... The Mayor of London would give him £2000 to scrap it. In fact, he offered to sell the car to us for less... We refused and equalled this offering, so he didn't lose out by doing what we all consider to be the right thing, and keeping the car alive.

It needed some love, so wait for the next episode where we take care of it. 👍

@@surreyautoworks Will look forward to it . Had my mk1 golf now for thirty odd years , fantastic cars !

@@stephenhargreaves381 that’s awesome. It’s great that Heritage supply so many parts to keep cars like this alive. 👌 We will also be jumping back onto our Mk1 Golf Gti project very soon.

@@surreyautoworks 👍

Thanks! It was like a trip back in time, pretty much buying it from a description over the phone, and a couple of Whatsapp pics from Mr Bendon's Son-in-Law. Fortunately, there weren't too many nasty surprises.

Thanks Dan - you should see it now they've cleaned it up - it shines!

Thanks for the feedback we’ll be sure to try holding it further away for the next episode 😊

The Mk2 is a great all-round classic. Close enough in style to the iconic Mk1, but a little more refined and useable, and will cope with modern traffic and daily duties if you so wish. Get that EV chopped in for a classic! You know it makes sense.... 😆

@@driveheritage Yeah I much prefer the shape of the Mk 2, a bit more square on the corners. I can't go back to an ICE from an EV now, they are just too nice to drive! 🤣 Don't get me wrong, I'd love a nice Mk2 as a side car but for a daily driver the EV is staying.

@@phixi0n Fair enough.... We'll have to encourage you to buy a second vehicle then!

Thanks guys - we've got you in the next episode! 💪

Absolutely!

Great to have you along. Let's try and have a chat with you guys next time.

Thanks!

We stock a Mk1 Golf adapter but sounds like you will need a custom piece made up if they aren't a straight forward fit. www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/wc698100-brake-caliper-conversion-brackets-for-g60-brakes.html

Thank you.