Ratty Rescue: Jetta Track Rat

One man’s project is another man’s…project. At least that’s the case with this 1992 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. If you’ve ever wanted a dedicated track car on-the-cheap, our latest Ratty Rescue might be just the car for you.

If your first question is “why a Jetta?” you’re not alone. A four-door sedan as a race car? It seems a bit silly, but the answer lies right under the hood. This is not any Jetta, it’s a Jetta GLI. This is no family car. With its twin-cam 16-valve engine, it’s the perfect start to a high-revving racer. This 16V is far from stock. VWVortex member badassmofo (formerly GLX-GLX) has updated the engine with a modified intake and a Megasquirt fuel management system. From his build thread, it looks like there’s also a stainless steel Magnaflow exhaust system.

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Updates aren’t just in the motor bay. The interior has been entirely stripped: carpet, headliner, seats, and door cards have all been chucked in the garbage. Check out what’s been added. First off, a full custom roll cage. Second is a genuine Sparco racing seat. And finally, there’s a one-off dash and center console with real VDO gauges. Completely slick.

The exterior of the car looks pretty much stock. There’s a dual-round headlight setup and a set of 15″ alloy wheels, but that’s about it. Most body trim is gone, probably for saving weight. Speaking of mass, the MK2 Jetta is a light car by today’s standard, so all that’s been removed will improve the horsepower/weight ratio.

One not-so-great thing to mention with this car: it’s currently not running. Things were working well, but there may be an issue with fuel delivery. You’ll need to take that up with the seller.

Perhaps the greatest thing about this car: the price. With a ton of money and time invested in this GLI, the $1500 asking price is outrageously low. While that’s a bit too high for a 24 Hours of Lemons entrant, it is a cheap entry into racing. If you’re interested in this ’92 GLI, you can see it in Tucson Arizona, or check out the ad in our forums.

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