Chassis # WVWZZZ1GZMW384304
Finished In Rare And Desirable Montana Green
Showing 108,753 km (~67,575 mi) From New
Very Well Cared For Throughout Its Life
A Highly Original Example Ready For Enjoyment
Includes Factory Manuals, Spare, First Aid Kit, And 2 Keys

HISTORY
The first generation of the VW Golf was released in 1974 and was a stark departure from the cars that the German marque had been producing up until that point. In place of the rear-wheel drive, rear-mounted air-cooled engines of the preceding VW Beetle and Bus, the Golf used a front-wheel drive configuration with a front-mounted, water-cooled engine. This first iteration of the Golf quickly became one of Europe’s most successful cars, pulling VW out of the rut that it had been in since the late 1960s.

In September of 1983, the second generation (Mk2) Golf took over. With a larger wheelbase and overall dimensions, the new Golf was slightly more rounded than its Giugiaro-designed predecessor but retained its general shape. The base engine in the Mk2 Golf was the same 1.3 L I4 used in the first generation. Higher output 1.6 and 1.8 L engines could also be had along with a 1.6 L naturally aspirated or turbocharged diesel. North American market models, on the other hand, could only be equipped with the 1.8 L gasoline engine or the 1.6 L diesel engine.

Among the various special editions of the Mk2 was the Europe-exclusive “Golf Country,” an off-road variant designed by Austrian conglomerate Steyr-Daimler-Puch and limited to 7,735 units. It sported more suspension travel, Syncro four-wheel drive, higher ground clearance, front and rear bullbars, a skid plate, a rear differential sub-frame, and a spare wheel mounted on a swing-away frame at the back. The Country was powered by the 1.8 L gasoline engine and put out around 96 hp through a 4-speed manual transmission.

THIS CAR
This particular example, Chassis # WVWZZZ1GZMW384304, was purchased from a dealer in the Netherlands where it was placed on consignment. It is finished in Montana Green, one of the most desirable colors for the Golf Country, and shows just 108,753 km (~67,575 mi) on the odometer.

While on consignment, this Country was reportedly treated to a comprehensive service that included new brakes and lines all around, a new master cylinder, a new rear passenger side half-shaft, a new fuel pump and filter, a new driver’s side ball joint and tie rod, new steering rack boots, a new timing belt and tensioner, new tires, and new spark plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. The oil was also changed with full 15W-40 synthetic and a Mahle oil filter.

This Golf Country is in tremendous condition thanks to its extremely low mileage and fantastic maintenance throughout its life. Everything on this car, from the “Country” graphics on the side to the upholstery and the various controls on the uncracked dashboard are in pristine condition and function as intended. While not the original radio for this car, the early 2000s Blaupunkt Travelpilot RNS 149 head unit is a period-correct accessory with a fantastic example of early car navigation. With less than 8,000 of these being made, VW’s unconventional off-roader from the 90s is a rare breed to find on the market.

Upon purchase, the new owner will receive the original owner’s manuals, the original spare tire, a new spare tire cover and NOS auxiliary lights already installed, as well as an extra key.