1990 - Volkswagen Golf GTI G60 - Lot 35

1990 - Volkswagen Golf GTI G60 French registration Chassis n°WVWZZZ1GZMW110049 - The ultimate version of the Golf II in its 160 hp GTI compressor variant - Limited-production Youngtimer in its most usable 5-door body style - Royal Blue metallic paintwork, optional blue leather interior, black carpet and BBS wheels - Exceptional French 1st hand, 206,550 km, in rare original condition - Sunroof option and regularly serviced car with full history file - Purchase order, purchase invoice, booklet and manuals, accessories and spare keys The file and additional photos of each vehicle are available at the following drive link (after requesting access): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lGJ4wjEQFbPZQt2r2CTdicpUI9SYtqUK?usp=share_link Introduced in 1990, the Volkswagen Golf GTI G60 represents the technical culmination of the Golf II and one of the most sophisticated versions of Wolfsburg's sporty compact. Developed against a backdrop of increasing competition from French and Italian production in the late 1980s, it adopted a mechanical solution that was rare at the time: the volumetric "G" compressor, named after the spiral shape of its rotor. Combined with the famous 1.8-liter 8-valve four-cylinder engine, this system enables the Golf G60 to develop 160 hp and, above all, particularly generous torque, offering top-level acceleration and great availability at all engine speeds, without the response time characteristic of the turbocharged engines of the time. To harness this power, the G60 is fitted with a reinforced transmission, a sharpened chassis with special lowered suspension, upgraded brakes with ventilated front discs and ABS as standard, as well as the EDS electronic traction control system, the forerunner of Volkswagen's modern traction aids. All this with a contained weight of just over one tonne. More discreet than an exotic sports car, the G60 cultivates a typically German elegance. Its distinctive styling includes wrap-around fascias, widened fender extensions, a red-rimmed grille incorporating additional headlamps, and 15-inch BBS wheels. Equipment is also particularly comprehensive for its time, with ABS, hydraulic power steering, trip computer, central locking and electric front windows with green-tinted glass as standard. A number of options were also available to enhance the chic, bourgeois look of this sporty compact. Produced over a relatively short period, the Golf GTI G60 occupies a singular place in the history of modern GTIs. More exclusive than a GTI 16S and technically different from contemporary turbocharged sports cars, it appeals to collectors for its atypical mechanical character, versatility and preserved authenticity. A direct descendant of Volkswagen's experiments with supercharging, it remains one of the most desirable Golf IIs on the youngtimer market. The Golf GTI presented here is a highly sought-after G60 version, in 5-door bodywork. It was delivered by the Automobiles Paris Défense dealership in Puteaux to its first owner, who still owns it today, in October 1990, and was immediately put on the road. It comes in an elegant, sober Bleu Royal metallic configuration with blue leather interior and black carpeting, combined with handsome 15" BBS wheels. Interesting options include sunroof, leather, sports steering wheel and folding rear seat. Ordered new by its current owner, who originally bought it through his leasing company before taking it over personally, this Golf GTI G60 has a clear history. All the more so as it has always been regularly used and maintained, as the extensive file accompanying it testifies. Today, it's in very good condition, with just 206,550 km on the clock, and mostly original paintwork. The timing gear was last replaced in 2020 as part of a general overhaul, and the exhaust was also changed in 2021. This Golf GTI G60 is also perfectly documented, since in addition to the thick file of invoices, the multiple expert reports carried out over time, all the original documentation including manuals and service book, it is sold with its original order form and a copy of the purchase invoice! Accessories and duplicates