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Ratty Rescue: Revell GTI

Our latest Ratty Rescue hails from Hotlanta, but it’s not what we would we consider hot. If you’re looking for a car as a spring project, this 1984 GTI might be perfect.

The MK1 GTI invented the hot hatch category. Volkswagen invented the affordable performance car that was also practical. The formula is quite simple: take a basic economy car, bolt in a burbly engine, stiffen the suspension, and add some sporty trim. Many manufacturers follow this recipe today.

The GTI was a smash success when it debuted in America. While the domestic car manufacturers struggled to make the transition from large gas guzzlers, the Germans were bringing in high quality, fun-to-drive compacts that better lined up with the changing tastes of U.S. drivers. The GTI built on that solid foundation and shook up the entire segment.

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Remember Revell model kits? The ones where you cut off the various parts off the plastic sheet then glued them together into something that resembled a car? This GTI is just like those kits. The dash is out of the car. It’s ready for you to attach the gauges, buttons, and radio and pop it into the car. Corrado seats are included in the sale and ready to install. You can even choose from OEM doors or ones with shaved handles. The seller says the body is rust-free, and the paint is in good condition (if you like blurple).

This GTI runs. Kind of. According to the seller, VWVortex member ssaric1.9TDI, this not-so-hot-hatch will need to be towed to its next home. There may be a CIS injection issue. Like any Ratty Rescue, the car is far from perfect. But that’s the fun, right?

If you’re looking for a diamond-in-the-rough, this MK1 GTI is a pretty great deal. Current asking price is $1500, and that’s negotiable. Check out the car in person in Atlanta, GA. Or take a look at the photos in the ad in our classifieds.

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