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Find Of The Day: Turducken Turbo’d MK2 GTI

What do you get when you stuff an Audi engine and a Corrado interior into a Mk2 GTI? This week’s Find Of The Day has shades of Turducken; an almost-perfect analogy since it’s Thanksgiving week in America.

Before we delve into this automotive meal, let’s take a minute to give thanks to the parts that went into it. First, there’s the base car itself. The MK2 GTI is a championship handler and all-around fun drive, even in stock form. Second, the 1.8T engine, sourced from an Audi A4, is a punchy little powerplant with plenty of meaty performance. Finally, there’s the firm support given by well-bolstered leather Corrado seats. You’ll find them not only up front but in the back of the car as well. Let’s raise a glass to this amalgamation of three exceptional elements.

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We all should be thankful for cars like this. Not only has the seller applied some fun VW-bits to it, but has also refrained from tarting it up with unnecessary trim. Note the badgeless grille and single-round Euro headlights. There’s an OEM front spoiler. The little hatchback is very clean: there are no badges anywhere and even the whip antenna has been removed.

Inside there’s an aftermarket steering wheel, an Alpine head unit, and brand-new Kicker speakers. This GTI also has a 2.5″ exhaust system, coilover suspension, and new brakes.

Big power in a lightweight body? That’s something definitely to be thankful for.

So if you’ve got a long Holiday weekend coming up, maybe take a trip to Lake Orion, Michigan to check out this ’88 GTI. The seller’s asking $7500. Take a look at the ad on thesamba.com.

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