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Find of the Day: Seattle Silver Bullet

Today’s Find of the Day comes to us from the Pacific Northwest. This slick MK2 GTI is looking for a new home. If you like it you’ll have to act fast: the auction ends this Thursday.

The MK2 GTI debuted in 1985. Much like the first generation model, the all-new hot hatchback had a high compression 8-valve engine mated to a manual transmission and a sport-tuned suspension. In 1987 Volkswagen turned up the heat with when they added the twin cam 16-valve engine. For the first time in its history, the Rabbit-on-steroids came with two engine options: a 102HP 1.8 liter 8-valve or a high-revving 123HP 1.8L 16-valve motor. While 21 horsepower might not sound like much, in a lightweight platform like the second gen Golf, it made a substantial difference. While accounts are varied, the 20% increase in power shaved around 2 seconds off the 0-60 time.

This 1987 GTI 16V is quite the time capsule. After 30 years on the road, the previous owners have kept the car almost entirely stock. The car has a set of period-correct Riken wheels, an aftermarket stereo, and a car alarm or security system, but that’s it. The rest of the car looks straight out of 1987. For a car that appealed to enthusiast drivers, this one has been surprisingly left alone.

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The auction states the GTI has had $4,000 in work done in the last 10,000 miles. It has a new clutch, flywheel, water pump, timing belt, and much more. All fluids were recently changed, as were the spark plugs and wires. From the extensive description, this little car is ready to tear up the road again.

Some additional positive points: the car hails from mild Seattle Washington, and has only had two owners. There’s a stack of receipts and paperwork dating back to the original purchase: a classic car buyer’s dream. On top of all that, a ton of detailed photos are on the auction site.

So if you’re looking for a time capsule GTI, this silver bullet could be yours. The car is located in Seattle Washington. The current bid is a very low $2650. Take a look at the car on BringATrailer.com or the classified ad on TheSamba.com. You’ll need to bid quickly: the auction closes at 5:10 pm EST on 2/22.

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