I’m the previous owners granddaughter and I can honestly say I had the best childhood in this car! Grandad always says “If you look after your car, it will look after you”. Thank you so much for looking after his Golf! 🥰
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.
@@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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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!
What a great story! Really glad this one was saved, generally any vehicle owned by someone of more advanced years is well cared for. My late uncle had an old Passat station wagon- always garaged and covered by an old sheet- also dried off if it was wet!
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.
Wow so clean and a great colour too. I had multiple mk2s many years ago from a 1.3 through to an 8v GTI. Absolutely loved them. Unfortunately this is the unexpected consequence that non car people dont realise when making these enviro laws. If the owners of these old cars aren't knowledgeable. They end up as scrap. It's just so wasteful theres clearly plenty of life left in the cars. Congrats on saving it and all credit to the previous owner for caring for it so well. I guess the question is will anyone be saving a first edition id3 or non GTI mk8 golf in 40 years? . I'm not so sure.
Sadly the more modern vehicles have lost a bit of appeal, and designed to only last a finite period of time. They are more appliances than automobiles. This car is a credit to Mr Bendon, and to Volkswagen who built a car that can still move with modern traffic almost 40 years later.
Yes, the GTI 16v has got a real cult following, and aside from the G60 / Rallye and the Uber rare G60 Limited is the one to have from an investment point of view. Taking nothing from the regular GTI or even the less sporty models, as they are great entry level, useable classics.
My favourite era of the Golf. I've owned Mk 5, 6 and 7, currently driving an ID.3 and soon might be switching to an ID.4. I love the stance of the Mk 2 though.
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.
So the old Gent asked you to save his lovely old Golf and entrusted it to you, his absolute pride and joy, and you basically went right around the car and took the absolute piss out of it and laughed your heads off on this video, which he will no doubt watch! Great job lads!!!
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.
I had a mk2 1.3 rider similar colour on a h reg solid body was 13 years old when I got it in 2003 sold it for 150 in Feb 06 as it failed due to emissions the carb and top end valve etc worn out.😊
I’m the previous owners granddaughter and I can honestly say I had the best childhood in this car! Grandad always says “If you look after your car, it will look after you”.
Thank you so much for looking after his Golf! 🥰
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. 👍
Lovely story, lovely Golf! The colour is awesome 👌
Glad you like it!
Glad to be a part of the preservation of this beautiful Mk2 Golf and we love the history on it.
Definitely in safe hands with Heritage 👍
Thanks guys - we've got you in the next episode! 💪
Why would anyone want to scrap a superb car like that , I'm glad its saved !
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 👍
What a lovely Mk2 Golf! Nicely saved.
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.
Can’t beat smell of mk2 golf
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
Nice little Golf that.Id love one.
It's certainly a charmer! These non-GTI models are still relatively affordable too, plus they'll tackle a daily commute if needs be.
What a great story! Really glad this one was saved, generally any vehicle owned by someone of more advanced years is well cared for. My late uncle had an old Passat station wagon- always garaged and covered by an old sheet- also dried off if it was wet!
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.
Awesome! Hope to see more on this!
Nice save boys 🫶🙌😎
Thanks Dan - you should see it now they've cleaned it up - it shines!
Wow so clean and a great colour too. I had multiple mk2s many years ago from a 1.3 through to an 8v GTI. Absolutely loved them. Unfortunately this is the unexpected consequence that non car people dont realise when making these enviro laws. If the owners of these old cars aren't knowledgeable. They end up as scrap. It's just so wasteful theres clearly plenty of life left in the cars. Congrats on saving it and all credit to the previous owner for caring for it so well. I guess the question is will anyone be saving a first edition id3 or non GTI mk8 golf in 40 years? . I'm not so sure.
Sadly the more modern vehicles have lost a bit of appeal, and designed to only last a finite period of time. They are more appliances than automobiles. This car is a credit to Mr Bendon, and to Volkswagen who built a car that can still move with modern traffic almost 40 years later.
My brother had a silver Golf 2 GTI 16V in the late '80s. Collector's item today . . .
Yes, the GTI 16v has got a real cult following, and aside from the G60 / Rallye and the Uber rare G60 Limited is the one to have from an investment point of view. Taking nothing from the regular GTI or even the less sporty models, as they are great entry level, useable classics.
My favourite era of the Golf. I've owned Mk 5, 6 and 7, currently driving an ID.3 and soon might be switching to an ID.4. I love the stance of the Mk 2 though.
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!
Driver seat is all back you dom Plenty space I own one for 10 years
So the old Gent asked you to save his lovely old Golf and entrusted it to you, his absolute pride and joy, and you basically went right around the car and took the absolute piss out of it and laughed your heads off on this video, which he will no doubt watch!
Great job lads!!!
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.
I had a mk2 1.3 rider similar colour on a h reg solid body was 13 years old when I got it in 2003 sold it for 150 in Feb 06 as it failed due to emissions the carb and top end valve etc worn out.😊
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.
Is that Montana green. If so guessing it’s a driver
Yeah, it is Montana Green - 1.8 driver model, correctly identified. 🏆
Why do one of you have the microfon so close to the pie hole?
Thanks for the feedback we’ll be sure to try holding it further away for the next episode 😊
Mate i had a 2 door Driver mint car how need a GTI!!
The Driver models are great - but the GTI is fantastic! There are plenty out there - good luck with your search!
sort your audio out guys
We're working on it - please bear with us. This video game is very much a learning curve for us!