A Meticulously Restored Helios Blue Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTi Campaign Edition - £32,995
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A meticulously restored Helios Blue Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTi Campaign Edition.
EQUIPMENT
Radiator grille with Mars Red ornamental surround and GTi inscription, front spoiler, air blade on driver’s wiper, silver side stripes, wider black wheel arches, laminated windscreen, internal door mirror adjustment, intermittent wash/wipe, cigar lighter, front door pockets, golf ball gear knob, MFA on-board computer, fuel economy gauge, twin tone horn, rev counter, trip mileage recorder. Campaign Package of Equipment - Option S707; Factory sliding steel sunroof, green tinted glass all round, twin headlamp grille with vertical serrated lines in lens, ‘Valve Tap Cap’ style petrol cap with spring loaded cover and black inner bezel, black plastic A-pillar trims, leather bound steering wheel, slimline dimpled door lock pins. Option code S750; Pirelli P-Slot 7mm gap alloy wheels (Code A), Pirelli inscription centre caps. Dealer options; Genuine Golf rubber over mats.
EXTERIOR
This cult-setting Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTi Campaign Edition boasts ultra-rarity in being finished in factory correct Helios Blue Metallic, (Code LA5Y). Helios Blue was never an official Mk1 Golf colour option but instead was a Mk2 Golf colour, however a handful of run-out later Mk1 Campaign’s were made in Helios Blue. The subject of a meticulous and no expense spared full restoration, the car is simply outstanding and the work even extends to the beautifully restored and detailed underside. Massive expense has been incurred and wherever possible genuine NOS Volkswagen parts have been used including even a genuine Volkswagen aerial grommet fitted if the first owner did not specify a dealer fit radio! Attention to detail is mind-blowing even down to the correct vertical serrated lines in front lamp lens and the lack of rear window matt black surround, correct for only Helios Blue and Black cars. Supplying dealer branded number plates, rear screen sticker and tax discs holder further add to the accuracy of this restoration.
INTERIOR
Body-hugging reclining sports seats finished in iconic Black/Silver stripe design, (Code KM), are in remarkable condition with no wear to the fabric or deterioration to the seat structure. The matching black headlining perfectly clean and intact. The carpeting, door cards and all other interior trim sections are preserved. The correct smaller door lock pins with indent to the top and the leather-bound steering wheel are Campaign specific and further uphold the true correct identity. The pristine fascia is undamaged and houses a fully functional MFA digital computer. A spotless boot area houses the full-size alloy spare and an unmolested rear parcel shelf complete with genuine rubber hangers. A genuine NOS boot carpet and underfoam have been sourced and a Helios Blau Metallic sticker and tyre changing warning sticker remain. Importantly the original build label sticker remains detailing all the correct features this car still displays.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The 1800cc fuel injected engine produces 112bhp at 5800rpm and 109lbs.ft of torque at 3500rpm, enough to sprint to 60mph in 8.2 seconds and achieve 114mph. The detailed engine bay is pure exhibition standard and spotlessly clean displaying all the correct chassis numbers for a Campaign model. The 5-speed sports gearbox is tight.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
This superb Golf GTi is fitted with the unique, Campaign only, and highly desirable 6J x 14 Pirelli alloy sports wheels with correct larger ‘P’ cut out sections and smaller 7mm gaps. All wheels remain in pristine condition and wear correct and virtually impossible to source Pirelli inscription centre caps that differ to the plain items found on the Mk2 GTi ‘P-Slot’. Correct specification Pirelli P600 185/60 R14 tyres are fitted all round including the spare. The servo-assisted diagonally divided dual-circuit braking system feature front discs and drums to the rear.
HISTORY FILE
Registered with a correct ‘A’ prefix for Campaign models on 20th October 1983 by Volkswagen Main Dealer, Euro Canterbury, this rare Helios Blue example has undergone an incredible program of restoration which has been fully documented with eye watering documented invoices to prove. The standard of craftmanship and attention to detail is exemplary and the two huge history folders portray the cost, time and effort born by previous owner of 11 years who commissioned the project. A true VW enthusiast who purchased one brand new and struggled to find a good one to relive his youth, decided to purchase the very best Helios Blue car and make it brand new! Two immaculately presented history files include masses of receipts, invoices and MOT documentation pertaining to pre and post restoration. The vast expenditure incudes many genuine NOS Volkswagen parts. The original V.A.G Service book pack holds the service book and all handbooks with dealership point of sale literature.
MOT August 2025, HPI clear.
Stunning specimen, I would even say this is the best. It comes from an era when we were all wishing that everything in life was as reliable as a Volkswagen.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Id have that over any so called modern car,stunning!
Stunning!
That is simply stunning, there is no other word for it!!!
Stunning!
stunning example of a superb car
We agree!
Looks like it’s fresh from the factory. Amazing little car 😍
It does!
A1 MINTER.
SPOTLESS, MUST BE THE BEST IN BRITAIN/EUROPE👍
Could well be!
The helios blue looks stunning indeed 👍
It does!
The original GTI, far and away the best. This is a superb example.
Amazing!
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Is this a restomod? Did they come from the factory that beautiful?
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Damn! A beauty.
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Yes, they are beautiful.
That’s my favourite of them all. What a car! Should go in a vw museum. Fab
Thank you!
That is gorgeous!
Thank you!
Fantastic car and I reckon this will sell quickly. I wonder, would it have had a radio from new, or were VW still making punters look at the options list for ICE in 1983?
Radio's was dealer options!
Just fantastic..
Thank you!
Great looking Golf, not sure about its value though. Something about a Mk 1 that makes it something stunning ❤
Absolutely!
Absolutely breathtaking!
We agree!
The integrated spotlights look more aggressive than any BMW or Mercedes from the time. I can't stop looking at this car!
No they don’t. Have a look at the E28
@@GadgetMart i used to own a e28 2.3 inline6 three door. That's just an entirely aggressive looking car. And it's just four headlights. Not two headlights and two spotlights.
Thank you for sharing glad you like the video!
best 1.6 cc engine of its time! 110 PS, 148Nm torque at 3.200 revs. Consumption of a 75 PS engine. 0-100 in 9 sec, 182 km/h top speed.
Thank you for your comments
It’s a 1.8
@@GadgetMart depends on the model year. 1.8 had 112 PS.
Absolutely stunning 🤩🤩🤩🤩
It really is!
Stunning, but isn’t it missing the extra gauges in the lower centre console?
No it is how it should be!
Think they were a optional extra at the time. What a gorgeous mk1 wish I still had mine now 😢
Ah ok, never realised they were optional extras at the time, mystery solved
Still looking for a market for one of my kidneys so I can afford it 🙂
Notice the headlights led is not blue 😊
No standard look!
@@KGFClassicCars Yes, that was 'standard' those days ;)
Bellissimo
Thanks!
Sorry, but black inlay around the glass of the hatch door/ trunk door
is missing!!!!!!!!
Thank you for your comments. Please read the description. Helios Blue and Black examples never had the black tailgate transfer fitted from new.
@@KGFClassicCars My father had a black GTI in the late '80. One of the last models, bought new. I remember the car having the matt black membrane around the glass. By I would not bet my whole money on that.
If it has black side stripes it has the black tailgate surround, if it has silver stripes it doesn't have the tailgate surround. I own a Helios Gti and have owned a black one previously. Neither has / had the tailgate surround
I don’t know about a red sock! I would have a red Willy warmer if this was mine!
Thank you for sharing!
40 years old a month today for the golf GTI
Thank you for sharing!
WTF it's mint!
Thank you!
Do you get red socks at Christmas? 👍
Every year!
Omg ❤❤❤❤
Indeed!
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Glad you like
Mint
Thank you!
Surely that would be the polo?
@@turquoisecat761😂
Is this the 8 valve?
I don't think there was a 16v Golf until the mk2.. but I could be wrong.
Edit: And looking at the engine bay in this example, it appears to be an 8 valve engine
@@starfox_wr-45e93 i think your correct. I can't remember if the 16v made it into the late mk1. Or the 8v made it into the early mk2.
The 8v was more desirable at the time if you wanted to modify for more power.
@@djicepole Mk2 had both 8v & 16v options during it's life. I think the 16v was later. 8v gave good torque when tuned, the 16v gave better top end. although the cool thing to do was just swap in the 16v, then later the vr6.
The 8v was the one where you could have much bigger valves and keep the integrity of the head.