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GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:29 am
by the edmundator
Taken from an ad on Pistonheads at the moment, I presume this bit of text is entirely made-up, with no foundation in reality:
The GTS was an interim version brought in before the later GTII models. More of a late Mark 1 than a Mark 2. This particular one is allegedly 1 of only 6 UK RHD models. VW made 250 of this particular specification to enter the Scirocco as a touring stage rally car contender against the Audi Quatro! The car is apparently slightly wider / longer. Not a problem unless you damage a front wing or the bonnet! Otherwise all other parts are standard.
I can't think of any points there that I can agree with.
It does look nice though:
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1290977.htm
Re: GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:39 am
by GTXTRA
utter tosh.
phase one GTS in this market was a limited run (target was i think 750) 1.8 carbed/5 speed/gti shape seats ltd run that in effect plugged the gap between the 1.6gt and the gtx once the gtl had been dropped for the 86 model year. this is one of those.
the later p wheel/colour kit edition - see mark h project DARE - ones appeared in late 86 if i recall correctly and again acted as a limited run stepping stone between gt and gtx.
Re: GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:10 pm
by Reverend Frog
Ad is gibberish, but that is one beautiful car nonetheless. I Like.....
EDIT: Maybe he meant the German GTS, as opposed to the GT S, if you get what i mean. Or maybe he's talking poo.....
Re: GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:57 pm
by Ryan
More of a late Mark 1 than a Mark 2
HA!
Re: GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:59 pm
by Nate
looks like a poverty spec gt, although the reg number does come back as Vehicle Make/Model: VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO GTS
Re: GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:53 pm
by markh
How can it be more of a mk1, by the time this car came off the line mk2s had already been in production for 4 or 5 years ? Somebodys got their wires badly crossed !!
Re: GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:13 pm
by rossypops
Can then someone please clarify. I have a 1985 "c" Reg Alpine White 1.8 carb with full service history and all MOT's. Now reading 30k miles with 1 owner. Are you saying only 750 of these came to the UK????
Re: GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:22 pm
by GTXTRA
rossypops wrote:Can then someone please clarify. I have a 1985 "c" Reg Alpine White 1.8 carb with full service history and all MOT's. Now reading 30k miles with 1 owner. Are you saying only 750 of these came to the UK????
there was certainly an intended target of 750 cars in each phase, whether they sold that many is debatable.
Re: GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:17 pm
by the edmundator
rossypops wrote:Can then someone please clarify. I have a 1985 "c" Reg Alpine White 1.8 carb with full service history and all MOT's. Now reading 30k miles with 1 owner. Are you saying only 750 of these came to the UK????
Even if that is the case, please don't expect it to be worth more than any other 1.8 carb Scirocco. People often confuse rarity with desirability, and think that a rare car is inherently valuable. Being one owner, low mileage and FSH does, however, give it a head start, but a GTII or 1.8 GT in the same condition would be worth as much.
Re: GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:07 pm
by rossypops
Yea your right. Probably thought I was on to more of a winner than I already have. You seen lots of cars on site that have loads of MODS but I feel the best way to show them off in their true light is to keep them original.
Re: GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:35 pm
by jim91
A guy I know over here managed to get a white 1owner GTS recently, good motor but needs a bit done. It's the only 1 I've even seen over here, I thought it was basically an 1.8Gt with nicer seats and single lamps??
Re: GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:57 pm
by Dr. Dub
Well whoever wrote that is clearly fluent in two languages. One being English, the other B@ll@ck$.
Re: GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:18 pm
by FuzzyEdges
Dr. Dub wrote:Well whoever wrote that is clearly fluent in two languages. One being English, the other B@ll@ck$.
The more comments you post the more I like you!
And no, I've not been drinking..........much.
Re: GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:55 am
by jim91
freaky that this been posted, got a call yesterday that guy i know selling his! Details in cars for sale section
Re: GTS - is this nonsense?
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:47 pm
by mclean83
original limited edition VW pressed steel rims
Ha Ha