Significantly cheaper: the first Golf for the track – depreciated by 30 thousand euros

Collectors now have the chance to buy the first racing Golf – and for a significantly lower price than five years ago piese auto online.

Significantly cheaper: the first Golf for the track – depreciated by 30 thousand euros

Here it is again: what is probably the world's first racing Golf is up for sale – and not for the first time. The "one-off" in question was already sold at auction by RM Sothebys in 2020 – and then changed hands for 93,500 euros. Contrary to expectations, the value of the retro "runner" has not risen in recent years – but has fallen by about a third!

The racing machine, based on the Golf 1, differs significantly from the production model, both technically and visually. The interior is completely “swept out” and the body is significantly “bloated”. Interestingly, this car has nothing to do with the later launched 110 hp GTI.

The car was built by Nothelle in 1975 – just a year after the Golf I was launched. In 2011, it received a complete restoration commissioned by Volkswagen. It was not only restored, but also technically improved: the originally installed 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with 164 hp gave way to a 1.8-liter unit with Weber carburetors and 177 “horses”.

Naturally, this Golf is not suitable for daily driving – because it cannot be registered. According to the description of the ad, the car is sold with many spare parts – from classic wear and tear and replacement components to larger components such as the engine and transmission.

How much does the unique Golf cost today?

Five years ago, the Golf was sold at auction for over 90,000 euros – and now the dealership has announced a price of 60,000 euros. And that is still a pretty “fat” amount for a Golf 1 – even well-preserved GTIs cost around 30,000 euros. However, why this unique car has fallen in price so significantly remains a mystery.

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Here it is again: what is probably the world's first racing Golf is up for sale – and not for the first time

The racing machine, based on the Golf 1, differs significantly from the production model, both technically and visually