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On paper new cars have never been better when that demonstrate what happens when a manufacturer
it comes to specification and overall performance. refuses to import a certain car into a certain country.
It’s always flattering, but a bit frustrating, when you The HPA Motorsports FTX700 (p34) has got to be
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but frustrating at the same time because it still feels key reliability. What’s not to like?
like most of them turn their noses up to what we’re Leighton Vans show this obsession with
doing on the modified scene. Ultimately, in the same personalising your vehicle doesn’t stop with cars
way trendy people don’t want to dress the same as either. Its T6 demonstrator (p42) shows that, if
others or their houses to look the same as everybody nothing else, the aftermarket van scene is even more
else, most of us car people modify our vehicles in a wild than the car one. Who doesn’t love a well-themed
way that makes unique and stand out from others. race car livery, either? Especially a Gulf Oils one!
Most of this issue is comprised of vehicles that Elsewhere in the issue Rob Pritchard checks
have been reimagined into cars the owner’s had out another of collector Wolf Dieter’s ex-Works VW
hoped rolled off the production line in the first place. Motorsport machines in this Group A Mk2 Golf GTI
German tuner, Werk 2’s Mk8 333 R cover car (p26) (p60), plus we have coverage from Cult Classic (p54)
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the Lime Yellow paint), but take a look at the spec home for one of our favourites, Goodwood’s Festival
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 ଀ FEATURES
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Three friends from three different
states with three distinctly
individual B5 builds that all have
something in common – they
started out life as S4s but have
now become so much more…

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Built as a numbered run of 333
vehicles, the rarest and most
powerful model in the Mk8 Golf
line-up might sound worthy of
preserving in standard spec – but
where’s the fun in that?

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We can’t think of much better than
a 700bhp Mk4 R32 turbo with
factory build quality and turn-key
reliability - enter HPA’s FTX700.

 4.181.(0
With an incredible spec, a brawny
powertrain and that eye-catching
race livery, Leighton Vans’ latest
build is a real high-roller…

 )*8*7957.3(*88
We featured Wolf Dieter Ihle’s twin-
engined Pikes Peak Golf a couple
of years ago and it transpires that’s
not the only Mk2 in his incredible
rally car collection.

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Cult Classic may have a new
owner for 2024, but with the same
name, same great venue and same
brilliant atmosphere, it sounded
like this year would be yet another
sure thing regardless.

 )43* ):89*)

60 New England’s Dustoff event is
always a great way to kick off
America’s East Coast water-cooled
calendar. Event organiser and
scene OG legend, Tom Whitaker
explains why…

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I’ve been attending Goodwood’s
Festival of Speed for over 20 years
now and, like a very fine wine, it
seems to just get better with age
and this year was no exception -
bottom’s up!

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Understand your car better with
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October 2024 5
L
ife isn't very fair a lot of the “The S4 was a runner, not a looker. It was he had a set of 19” OZ Turismo LMs that’d fit a
time, and this is especially true dubbed '50 Shades of Imola' by my wife and B5 perfectly, however, they were 'cursed'… He
if you're a car enthusiast. For friends as there were massive clearcoat issues had actually bought the OZs from Alex, and the
example, spare a thought for our and faded 20-year-old Imola paint,” laughs joke was that everyone who runs those wheels
poor Audi-loving cousins over Ian. “It ran like a champ, though, and felt like ended up converting their B5 to an RS4 wide-
the pond because they never a rocketship compared to my Nissan Frontier body. Laughing that off, I ended up with the OZs,
got to enjoy the B5 RS4, missing out on that and the ABA Mk2. It was on ethanol and had which looked fantastic, but the car still needed
twin-turbo, wide-body Avant goodness. If you're FrankenTurbos, and was just a blast to drive,” paint really bad. That Facebook comment made
an American Audi enthusiast who's keen for he grins. its way back into my head, and the wheels were
a taste of that sweet B5 RS4 life, then you've While the S4 was initially bought just for a bit cursed… so my next trip up to PA resulted in me
got to take matters into your own hands. That of fun, Ian's not the sort of person who can own bringing home a spare set of RS4 quarter panels
is exactly what this trio has done, producing a car without modding it, and things quickly took and fenders from Joe, and down the wide-body
two Avants and one saloon, each with its own a turn… “It became a snowball car… I’d break rabbit hole I went,” Ian says with a laugh.
individual touches, and these are three seriously something or want to address an issue, and “The full OEM wide-body was done by Ryan
tasty builds. that just became a 'might as well' situation that at RMiller Auto in Palmyra PA; he’s had a few
Ian Browning has been a VW fan for almost brought it to what you see today,” Ian smiles, cars in PVW over the years, and I’ve known
20 years, and he's showing no signs of stopping and it's an awesome-looking machine. him since I got into VWs, so it was great to
anytime soon. “My first car when I turned 16 was While the car was away getting some engine finally have him work on something of mine.
a 2001 1.8t Jetta that my uncle had sitting on and transmission work done, Ian went wheel He said he was cursing my name a few times,
the used car lot of his GMC dealership. I found shopping and ended up with a set of Rial though, as a sedan RS4 bumper is apparently
the Mk4 forum on VW Vortex and have been Daytonas. “They needed some love, however, very challenging to make,” chuckles Ian. “The
hooked on the VAG scene ever since,” he grins. I went a little too aggressive on the lip size,” hardest part of the build was finding RS4 parts
His modified VW history is a rich one, which he laughs. “When I finally got to test-fit them, and waiting. I spent countless hours searching
includes a couple of Jettas and Golfs, and it was they poked really bad. Someone on one of for bits, but it was worth it,” he says with a
taking that car off the road for a VR6 swap that the Facebook groups said 'You might as well triumphant grin, and it really was because the
led him to pick up this 2001 S4 from his friend, wide-body it', but I ended up selling the Rials, RS4 styling makes the car. “The wide-body is
Barry, so he had something fun to drive. and around this time I met Joe. He mentioned my favourite part of the car. It’s such a drastic

8 Performance VW
 Three friends from three different states
with three distinctly individual B5 builds
that all have something in common –
they started out life as S4s but have now
become so much more…
Words: Elizabeth de Latour Photos: Jonathan Dehate

change to the B5 sedan. However, to non-VW/ adding a yellow Autopower roll-cage along with a into the seat, I was grinning ear to ear and sold
Audi people it’s so under the radar. A lot of custom rear seat delete, and he is also building on owning one… one day,” grins Joe. Funnily
people don’t always understand everything that another engine, aiming for around 800whp. “I’ve enough, after hoping to own a B5 S4 one day,
goes into it. Seeing the car next to a stock body been starting to look around for new front seats he ended up owning two back-to-back…
B5 S4 makes it really stand out, and I just love that are sportier than the B7 Recaros now that Having just sold his heavily modified Brilliant
the look,” enthuses Ian, and it really gives the I have the roll-cage. I will also be getting bigger Black B5 S4, Joe thought he'd reached the
car so much presence and sheer muscle. brakes for the front, thanks to Prezzi at O Town end of the platform, and, with him and his wife
And while the RS4 wide-body is the star of the Customs. I think this will be the final rendition expecting their first baby, he decided a B7 RS4
show, there's a lot more to this B5 than just its of the build… but I’m sure I’ll continue to add was the sensible choice now, but that all went
looks. The engine now sits at Stage 3, running to this list,” he adds with a smile, and we don't out of the window. “I was searching Craigslist
SRM rods, 2.8 intake cams, SRM K24 turbos doubt that for a second. one Friday night, trying to find a B7 RS4 through
and a whole hose of supporting mods, and Our second RS4 build belongs to Joe a private seller. I saw an ad that read: 'Blue Audi
makes around 525whp at 30 psi, which is plenty Zimmerman, who has also been a Vee Dub Wagon six-speed $5k'. The ad had no pictures,
to be getting on with. The chassis hasn't been fan since he was a teen, and his passion for and the car was located 20 minutes away. I
forgotten about, either, with Ian ditching the Cup Wolfsburg's finest is plain to see. “My first car emailed the seller out of curiosity and asked for
kit his car came on for a set of KW V3s, which was a Sequoia Green Mk3 Jetta; it was a two- pictures. Within a few minutes, he responded to
deliver a seriously tasty drop over his choice of litre with a five-speed. I loved it; it wasn’t fast, my email with some photos.”
rolling stock. In the photos, that's a set of 20” but to a teenager just rowing through the gears The car turned out to be an unmodified
OZs borrowed from Joe to temporarily replace and the freedom that your first car provides, the 2001.5 B5 S4 Avant in Nogaro Blue with
Ian's Kansei KNP 19s, but getting a taste of the Volkswagen stuck with me in a very permanent a six-speed, one of only 76 such cars that
20s meant it was only a matter of time before way,” he says with a smile as we chat, but his had come to the US, and Joe couldn't turn it
he got a set of his own. The car now wears a sights were always set on bigger things. down at that price. The car was rough and his
set of 10.5x20” Ferrari 458 wheels, and having “Even as a teenager, I was drawn to the B5 plan was initially to clean it up and flip it for a
seen the car on these, we can confirm it looks S4, specifically the Avant, and then I was given profit, but Joe quickly fell back in love with the
absolutely epic. the chance to ride along with a friend in his B5 platform, and now his thoughts turned to
There is, of course, no rest for the wicked, Stage 3 B5 S4 down in Ocean City during H2Oi. modding, bouncing ideas off Ian and Alex. “After
and Ian has been very busy since our shoot, When he launched it, and my back slammed I realised I wasn’t going to flip the car, I started

October 2024 9
hunting for RS4 conversion parts,” he grins, and more ways than one, mostly due to installing
he's built himself a beauty. used panels on a car that was 25 years old with
“The process took me about a year to 120k miles on it. But he didn’t blink an eye, he
complete fully, including finding all the parts stripped the entire car and all the RS4 panels
from about eight different countries,” explains down to bare metal and he metal-worked every
Joe. “Dave Paster from Straightline Autoworks possible surface making them as perfect as
(SLAW) in New Jersey was the mastermind possible,” Joe tells us. “He is so detailed and so
behind all the bodywork, fabrication and proficient at his craft that barely any filler was
paintwork. His own personal car has been needed to make the car perfectly straight. Dave
featured in PVW, as well as many of his clients' spent countless hours ensuring panel gaps were
cars. I knew his reputation was unmatched, perfect, and he clearly had his sights set on
and he truly understood these cars, having perfection. With his impossibly high standards,
performed the same panel conversion on an S4 I was left with a beautiful, one-of-one Avant, and
Avant years ago,” he enthuses. over those six months, I built a friendship with
“I called Dave and pitched him on the project; Dave that trumps the importance of the car.
he agreed to take on the challenge, and we Dave, his wife Meg and their team over at SLAW
set a delivery date. Dave is a one-of-a-kind guy. are incredible people, and I can't thank them
Truly passionate about his trade, his work and enough for taking on this project and blowing
his clients. The conversion process took about
six months and the job tested him in

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DUB DETAILS
ENGINE: 2.7 twin-turbo V6, 485
Designs 3" downpipes to 3.5"
single with Stainless Bros silencer
and dual tips, SRM rods, APR
bi-pipe, RS4 Y-pipe, SRM oversized
inlets, K24 turbos and intake with
custom heat shield, 2.8 intake
cams, 710N diverter valves, JHM
transmission JHM stabiliser bar,
Apikol green diff mount, Stern
motor, snub, and transmission
mounts, CM850 twin-disc clutch,
SRM V4 intercoolers, ET Spec E85
tune, Bosch 1000cc injectors, SEP
clutch fan delete and slim fan, CSF
aluminium radiator
POWER: 525whp @ 30 psi
CHASSIS: 10x20” OZ Ultraleggera
wheels with 245/30 tyres (now
10.5x20” Ferrari 458 wheels), KW
V3 coilovers, B6 S4 front calipers
with 345mm EBC discs and
Yellowstuff pads, Touareg 17z rear
calipers, Vosh Mods bracket with
Wilwood handbrake, 330mm EBC
discs and Yellowstuff pads
EXTERIOR: Imola yellow, full OEM
RS wide-body, RS-style bonnet
vents, RS4 front grille, OEM RS4
headlights, early A4 Euro boot lid,
tinted windows and full front PPF
INTERIOR: B7 S4 Recaros
with Project B5 brackets, KH
Innovations Alcantara gear gaiter,
Yellow Alcantara beltline trim,
suede headlining and pillars, AEM
wideband and AWE boost gauge,
P3 Gauge with Ethanol sensor, Sony
double DIN head unit with Carplay,
JHM Delrin gear knob, Quattro Plug
floor mats with yellow trim and
RS4 Logos, Apex Performance fire
extinguisher bracket
SHOUT: I’d like to thank my wife
Heather for putting up with all the
late garage nights, random road
trips for parts, and constantly
being on my phone talking to the
guys and hunting for parts. Barry
for selling me the car and being
a great friend. Ryan at RMiller
Auto for taking on the wide-body
conversion and paint; I’ve known
him for years and was so excited
to have him take on this project
for me. I’d also like to echo Joe’s
thanks to PVW – the magazine
has been a staple in the VW/Audi
community for years, and it is such
an honour to make it into these
pages with my own car. Finally, I
want to thank all the friends I’ve
made via this hobby. There are
too many to name, but a special
shout-out to Joe and Alex for not
only helping push me to do the
conversion, find parts, and help
make decisions on mods

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DUB DETAILS - JOE
ENGINE: 2.7 twin-turbo V6, OEM
RS4 carbon fibre engine covers,
OEM RS4 intercoolers, Fast
Intentions 3” downpipes and 3.5”
exhaust, upgraded diverter valves
CHASSIS: 9.5x20” (front) and
10.5x20” (rear) BBS LMs with
blue centre caps, H&R RSS Deep
Low coilovers, 034 diff, subframe,
motor, snub, and transmission
mounts, 034 rear anti-roll bar, OEM
B7 RS4 front brake calipers with
Brembo drilled discs, Brembo 18z
rear calipers, Vosh Mods dual-caliper
brackets with Wilwood handbrake,
B8 S4 brake rotors
EXTERIOR: Full respray in Porsche
Club Blau, full OEM RS panel
conversion, Mücke Carbon widened
carbon fibre front arches, RS4 front
grille, OEM RS4 headlights, Euro
tailgate, factory polished aluminium
mirrors, window trim and roof rails
stripped, brushed and powder
coated by Nicks Blasting and my expectations out of the water,” smiles Joe. the car forever, so over time, I have a few additional
Polishing “When we completed the RS4 exterior conversion, modifications I’d like to do, mostly related to the
INTERIOR: European Lamborghini I decided I wanted to change the colour but still pay interior, like I’d love to retrim the dash and seats
Gallardo steering wheel, Recaro homage to its factory colour,” explains Joe, which in Alcantara with orange stitching. Other than that,
Classic Pole Position ABE seats is when he stumbled upon Porsche Club Blau. It's maybe some ridiculously large ceramic brakes and
and brackets, OEM B7 RS4 gear similar to Nogaro, but solid rather than metallic, then a laundry list of small OEM interior parts,” Joe
knob, Charcoal Alcantara belt line and appeared on just 60 special cars produced to says, and these additions will only serve to make this
trim, centre console, headlining and commemorate the 60th anniversary of Porsche Club build all the more special.
pillars, black RS4 door handles, of America. “Most people still think the car is painted Our final owner is Alex Krieter, and he isn't just
OEM RS4 door sills Nogaro, but I enjoy the subtle difference between a VAG enthusiast, he's turned his passion into
SHOUT: My wife, Becky, for the two colours. The paint colour and Dave’s body/ his profession, and he works as an R8 Master
allowing me to take the time to paint work are my favourite parts of the car. A vision Technician. Like Ian and Joe, he's also been a fan of
pursue my passion for modifying is nothing without someone to execute the vision, and the brand since his teenage years, when he picked
'old' Volkswagens and Audis. Dave made it a reality," enthuses Joe. up a 1999.5 B5 A4 back in 2009 as a first car, fell
Dave Paster and his entire team Elsewhere, you will find a set of H&R RSS Deep Low in love with VAG machinery, and the rest is history.
from Straightline Autoworks, all coilovers, which really live up to their name and get this He has owned and modded numerous VW and Audi
my friends who have lent a hand B5 sitting oh so low over those stunning BBS LM 20s offerings, over the years, including an A4 with S4
along the way, especially Steve, that Joe has fitted, with blue centre caps, naturally. On everything and a 4.2 V8 swap, a couple of Passats, a
Greg, Jimmi, Matt, Ian and Alex. the inside, meanwhile, there is a Euro Gallardo steering Q7, and even an Audi 5000 diesel. But the B5 S4 is
Jonathan Dehate for his incredible wheel, along with a pair of exceedingly sexy Recaro definitely a model with a special place in his heart.
photography skills. Nick from Classic Pole Position ABE seats. “After discovering the B5, the coolest variant in
Nick’s Blasting and Polishing, “It's a dream to drive; it's low and slow, but it the USA, in my opinion, was the S4 in Nogaro,” he
Brian and Redline Motorworks for handles impeccably," says Joe with a smile. "I have tells us. “I had sold my silver B5 S4 Avant and started
doing everything on my cars that lots of back roads near my house, and on nice days, searching for my dream-spec S4 Avant. This particular
I can’t do, and PVW, thank you for I’ll take it on my commute to work or down to the one was on Bring a Trailer, and I had tried to buy the
chronicling VW and Audi car culture local cars and coffee on Saturdays. Not much has car by bidding. The price went too high, and I lost out
for multiple decades and hopefully, changed since the photo shoot, but I do plan to own on the auction,” he laments. “Three days later, BAT
many more years to come

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October 2024 13
 DUB DETAILS
ENGINE: 2.7 twin-turbo V6, GIAC
tune, 034 carbon intake, RS4
carbon engine covers, APR bi-pipe,
AWE carbon shroud side-mount
intercoolers, coil pack conversion,
track-spec engine/transmission
mounts, transmission brace, RS4
clutch, JHM shifter trio package,
2.5" Techtonics downpipes, full
custom 3" cat-back exhaust
CHASSIS: 10x20” DTM two-piece
wheels, brushed with flat clear finish,
245/30 Nitto Neogen tyres, 2001.5
Audi S4 Avant Nogaro/Nogaro six-
speed Sport package, Air Lift 3P air
suspension, dual compressor hidden
setup, 034 rear anti-roll bar with
links, front 034 anti-roll bar links
EXTERIOR: Wrapped Oracal
contacted me and explained that the highest bidder “The entire car has been converted on the Metallic Black (now full glass-
failed to pay and the car was available again. BAT put outside to B5 RS4. OEM panels with Mücke Carbon out respray in Nogaro Blue), full
me in contact with the seller, and I booked a flight to 2.5cm-widened fenders. A roof swap to slicktop RS4 OEM wide-body conversion,
buy the car immediately,” Alex grins, though it was was performed at the time of the respray. The RS4 tailgate and spoiler, slicktop
clear this S4 was going to need some love. “The car bodywork was performed by SLAW in New Jersey, conversion, powder-coated
was in poorly-modified condition; there was a stack USA. Minus the bodywork, I have done all work black roof rails, RS4 front grille,
of maintenance records but all shoddy work. There on the car myself, including stripping the car and Wagner fog-delete bumper grilles,
was a terrible front rep bumper, poor bodywork and reassembling the vehicle minus actual painted body Mücke carbon fibre fenders, Euro
somewhat trashed interior. My only plans with the car panels,” he explains. “The hardest part of the build headlights, Euro rear lights
were to clean up any and all issues and set up a nice has always been sourcing quality parts. The B5 INTERIOR: OEM Recaro wingback
OEM+ S4 to enjoy. Turning the car into an RS4 clone platform was very popular, and unfortunately, many front seats, RS4 instrument cluster,
was not even on my mind,” laughs Alex. “The longer of them have been very run down, and N.O.S. parts Podi boost gauge, RS4 carbon
I owned the car, and being friends with a business are very hard to come by or have been hoarded. blue weave trim, RS4 shift knob,
owner that imported many B5 parts (EuroSwap My favourite parts of the car are the body lines and RS4-style door handles, B8.5 S4
Garage), and so many B5 RS4 owners posting on IG the appearance with the RS4 conversion. The car flat-bottom steering wheel, RNSE
really made me want to either own an RS4 or build has such a presence sitting fitted on a nice set of B7 head unit, all-black door panels,
my own,” says Alex, so he did the latter. wheels,” Alex enthuses, and he's not wrong. Charcoal grey suede headlining and
interior pillars, RS4 OEM Avant rear
seat, OEM Pet Net divider
SHOUT: Special thanks to Jon
at Driver’s Gallery for many parts
orders and usage of the shop for a
lot of the assembly and wrap. Euro
Swap Garage for sourcing the
panels and importing the whole
build. Big shout out to John for
many, many hours on the phone,
keeping me sane during this build.
I’m incredibly thankful for the
friendship these three cars have
given me between me, Ian and Joe.
And lastly, since this photoshoot,
the car has been fully resprayed
and roof-swapped to slicktop by
Dave and his team at Straightline
Autowerks, so a big thank-you to
them for all of their hard work

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 Alex's B5 is running Air Lift 3P air ride along stance and the suspension upgrades make the So there we have it – three distinctly
with an 034 rear anti-roll bar kit and front anti- car very planted, and the stock turbos tuned up different takes on the DIY B5 RS4, with
roll bar links, and its tuck game is flawless, allow a great power range with very little lag,” something for everyone, whatever your tastes
with the RS4 arches sliding over the 20” Alex enthuses. “After the shoot, I wrapped the may be. And despite the amount of work
two-piece Rotiform DTMs effortlessly. Aside car in a Harlequin style for Euro District 2023, involved with each of these conversions, Ian,
from the wide body, Alex has added black and, once revealed, Hoonigan requested the Joe and Alex love their respective creations,
powder-coated roof rails, a Wagner fog light- car to be featured in their showcase at SEMA and we don't blame them. Whether static
delete front bumper, and Euro headlights and 2023!” he exclaims with a grin. “The car is at or bagged, Avant or saloon, mildly tuned or
rear lights. The interior, meanwhile, has been the point where the interior may need a full pushing out some serious power, this trio ticks
treated to a pair of OEM Recaro wingbacks, refresh as it hasn’t changed in a few years. all the boxes, as does the B5 RS4 itself. With
RS4 dials, RS4 carbon blue weave trim, RS4 The car was shot when it was still wrapped stunning looks, scintillating performance and
gear knob and RS4-style door handles, plus a in Oracal Metallic Black and has now been estate practicality, it's a car that can truly do it
charcoal black headliner and pillar trims, and stripped to bare metal and resprayed in Nogaro all, and it serves as a reminder for us motoring
an OEM RS4 Avant rear seat. Blue,” and we challenge you to name a more fans here in the UK that, sometimes, we don't
“The car is very fun to drive; the wider iconic pairing than Nogaro on an Avant. know just how good we've got it

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HG MOTORSPORT
MK8 GOLF GTI
BODYKIT
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We’re used to seeing hardcore engine shatter proof and break-proof. Better still,
tuning products from German tuning house, no bolting or cutting is needed to fit the
HG Motorsport, but the team have recently cosmetic kit, it can simply be applied
announced a stunning new wide bodykit for using double-sided 3M bodywork tape or
the Mk8 Golf GTI, Clubsport, Edition 45 and bodywork adhesive, which ever you prefer.
R models. Priced at a reasonable 1899.00 Euro, the
The comprehensive 10-piece kit widens kit comes unprimed so can be painted or
each front wing, rear quarter, both front wrapped body colour to match your car.
and rear bumpers plus the back doors to It’s worth noting that HG do stipulate that
give the car a far more aggressive look. if your car has PLA Park-steering Assistant
We’ve always thought the Mk8 Golf was (with additional sensors in the wheel
a bit too subtle from the factory and it arches) this kit will need considerable
seems the HG guys were feeling the same. modifications to make it fit. Good news
Thankfully, this kit can give the car that is, that they are working on an upgrade
extra bit more attitude it needs and also package which will have additional brackets
set yours apart from all the others you see and instructions to get around this. For
on the road. more details, head to the website below.
The TüV-approved patented arch
extension kit is produced from high-quality PRICE: 1899.00 Euro
ABS material which HG claim is both CONTACT: hg-motorsport.de

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WHAT'SNEœ
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Following the success of Rotiform’s awesome forged 22”
AVS wheel, which looks absolutely amazing on the latest
RS6 and takes influence from the original Audi S4 Avis
wheel, the Californian company recently released a 19”
version of the said wheel. I know, they’re good, right?
We actually spotted the wheel for the first time on the
Pipercross Mk8 Golf demo at Players Classic a few
months back and, at first thought it was a cast version
of the wheel. In fact, the wheel is actually part of the
RotiSpec forged range (like its larger 22” brother)
hence the price tag. So, while they’re not exactly cheap,
they are super strong, mega light and look absolutely
stunning. Available as a 8.5x19”, the wheel currently
only comes in a 5x112 fitment and 45mm off-set, but it
will fit most modern new-wave VW/Audis. Basically, want!
PRICE: Approx £481.00
CONTACT: Rotiform.com

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load bed Tonneau cover from
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conveniently secure your load
bed cargo, giving you quick and
easy access to your pickup. Made from premium quality materials throughout, this soft, roll-
top velcro Tonneau cover will protect your tools and equipment from the elements and prying
hands. It also looks pretty damn tidy, too. Easy to fit, maintain and clean the cover will improve
fuel consumption by improving aerodynamics and reducing drag on the vehicle. Made from
tough nylon, reinforced black vinyl with a solid aluminium frame. These are fitted with a robust
rubber seal to offer a tight as possible fit to the curved cab.Please note this Tonneau cover is
not compatible with pickups with side rails, roll bars or bed liners.
PRICE: £385.00
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LIQUI MOLY
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LIQUI MOLY will be launching its revised car care range and various engine
oils at the upcoming Automechanika in Frankfurt. New engine oils include
its Special Tec AA 0W-8 which is LIQUI MOLY’s thinnest engine oil yet which
offers maximum fuel savings and comprehensive protection for the engine.
Around half of the car care products are either new or have had their
formulas revised. For example, the new formulations for the polishes mean
they are easier to apply and buff up. New polishing sponges and cloths
complement the range to suit this area of application. To see the whole range
of product and find your nearest stockist check out the website below. s.
PRICE: Various
CONTACT: liquid-moly.com

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comprising a larger diameter, thin-walled Turbo 90 Inlet that
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As the Tiguan R has different under-bonnet dimensions between
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correctly. It's by combining the two parts of the kit that's
allowed RacingLine to enlarge the diameter of both the We're thrilled to announce that 2024
inlet and the hose so much - and so give the maximum marks Unitronic's 20th Anniversary! Over
possible airflow gains. the past two decades, Unitronic has built
Put simply, you’re wasting much of the potential of an ever-growing catalogue of performance
your high-flow intake system if you don't fit this Turbo software and hardware upgrades,
Inlet System. It’s an essential upgrade! established a global network of Authorised
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piston Apollo Big Brake Kit for a number catalogue covers today's popular vehicles
of high-performance mid-large Audi and extends to models dating all the way
saloon and coupe models including the back to 1997. In addition, Unitronic's
B8 S4 and S5 among many others. The Performance Hardware catalogue now
Apollo front kit (BBK053) comes with features over 200 meticulously designed,
everything you need to upgrade including engineered, and manufactured items that
a pair of whopping 380x36mm two- ensure durability and real-world gains.
piece fully floating discs, Bluestuff pads, Here’s to another 20, right?
mounting brackets, braided hoses and CONTACT: getunitronic.com
high-performance brake fluid. EBC claim
the fully floating calipers allow the cast
iron disc ring to float independently from
the hub, preventing disc cracking. They’re also available in a choice of
colour so you can match them to your car. Well, providing you car is red, blue, black or
yellow. For more details, head to the site below.
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COIL PACKS
As you’re probably aware, some factory VAG coil
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has a solution, though, in these High Performance
Ignition Coils for the 1.8-2.0 TFSI EA113 and EA888
Gen 1/2 engines, plus the new 1.5 TSI as well.
Priced at 31.90 Euros each, HG claim these can
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 WHAT'SNEœ
CLASSăIC Vœ CPAURKP ~)ƒXˆƒ×ƉP1. Paul Hoggins, P2. Ken Lark,
P3. Adam Marshall

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ROUNDS ng
lined up for the last race of the day. Lights out
and Ken made one of his epic starts from P4

The Ricci Concept Classic VW Cup hit the mini Nurburgri

to P1 by the first corner! Ken came past us
series. into the complex, the induction roar from that
(Caldwell Park) in Lincolnshire for round 5 of the VR makes the hairs on your neck stand up. He
was closely followed by Adam Marshall in the
beautiful satin black Mk5 Cup Car, with Adam
getting up close and personal with Ken’s rear
bumper for most of the race. This group was
followed by a fast charging Paul in the TTCR
Audi, who was also being kept honest by series
sponsor, Nick Sanderson, in the beautiful red
Ricci Concept Supacopa!!
Following closely to this gaggle was Carey
Lewis and ‘happy’ Kev, who were both keen to
make progress towards the pointy end and give
the front runners some hassle, Again, the trio
of pinnacle automotive A3s didn’t disappoint,
Cadwell Park is understandably a favourite with between the trio of Audi A3s of the Pinnacle with Steve leading the pack for a number of
many drivers and this weekend didn’t disappoint! Racing team, each desperate to overtake one laps, only to be pipped for the lead by cunning
The Classic VW Cup cars were first on track another. Steve Watson was the man to beat Chris Garnham and then Paul Dunningham, with
in qualifying, and they were greeted with some out of the three cars but the two newbies were Steve Watson now trying desperately to make
beautiful Lincolnshire sunshine to start the day off. giving Steve a run for his money. up for his slight mistake!!
Many of the drivers were keen to get some Andrew Dyer eventually commanded a Donald Dewar was running in front of this
laps in, especially the newer drivers, Chris 23-second lead over the rest of the pack by the group of cars and having a bit of a lonely race
Garnham and Paul Dunningham. This was to end of the race, followed in by Paul Hoggins and by all accounts, until he mistook the gaggle of
be their first time out at this epic venue! A a fast charging Ken Lark who was fending off A3s for the front runners, only to pull over and
newcomer to the series, Andrew Dyer, in the Oulton Park winner, Adam Marshall! let them through. He then realised his mistake
beautiful Audi TTCR showed early pace and laid Carey Lewis was keeping Nick in check in and had to battle his way back through.
the gauntlet down, with Paul Hoggins in the other his Supacopa, which was at last behaving itself Back near the front Ken eventually
TTCR Audi just behind. This pair was followed by and lett him see the chequered flag for the first succumbed to Adam and settled for P2 doing
Carey in the Mk5 Golf Cup Car. Nick Sanderson time this year!! Kev O’Brien in his rapid Mk3 was his best to not get caught by the TT of Paul
was at last enjoying some trouble free laps and having a right ding dong with some of the other Hoggins! With Nick still in the fight and trying
managed to stick his car 4th on the grid! evolution trophy drivers in a Mazda Mx5 and to fend off multiple winner, Carey Lewis, from
Series returnee and VW legend, Ken Lark, BMW Compact! nicking his podium slot!!
was back in his fully refurbished beast, and was Donald Dewar was nursing a slightly Kevin slotted in behind Lewis in the
also keen to show the young’uns how it’s done!! unhealthy Golf as best he could after a broken immaculate white and green ABS Motorsport-
Unfortunately a coolant hose popping off made suspension arm in qually and only time for a kitted Golf, followed by Donald and Chris
for an early qually exit! temporary repair, gave him some fairly wafty Garnham who managed to stay ahead of the
~
)Ɖŏ× Lights out and everyone got away suspension settings The trio of A3s continued A3s. What a race and better still for the fact no
cleanly with the two TTs making significant to entertain all the way to the end, with Steve paint was traded at all.
progress, leaving everyone else to battle it out Watson just pipping Chris Garnham and other ~)ƒXˆƒ× P1. Adam Marshall. P2. Ken
behind. Carey, Ken and Nick all had an real battle Oulton Park winner Paul Dunningham ! Lark. P3. Paul Hoggins
of their own, with Adam Marshall just behind Unfortunately, Andrew Dyer didn’t realise VW Doctor driver of the day award went to
desperately trying to make a pass and some (being his first race with CVWC) that he needed Chris Garnham in the Audi A3
progress through the field. Just behind this to be on the Nankang control tyre, so although Next stop is back up to Donington Park on
gaggle of cars was Kevin O’Brien in the rapid he crossed the line in P1 he had to be awarded Sept 22nd, but this time on the national circuit!
1.8T-powered Mk3 Golf, followed by our favourite P1 in the invitation class instead, this gifting the ƒBjˆ×ƉRicci Concept, VW Doctor,
little Mk1 pocket rocket of Donald Dewar! official CVWC win to Paul Hoggins! This was bad Theshop, Nankang, ABS Motorsport, BRSCC,
Another battle was going on further back luck for Andrew as it was an epic drive. MacG racing
Photos: Marc Lawrence

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 Built as a numbered run of 333 vehicles, the rarest
and most powerful model in the Mk8 Golf line-up
might sound worthy of preserving in standard
spec – but where’s the fun in that?
Words: Alex Grant Photos: Ade Brannan

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hat defines a future is worthy of that list too. For some owners, That ‘final boss’ status is as fitting for its
classic? There’s no rarity (and rising prices) are a reason to place in his project history as it is its role
golden ticket to get carefully preserve the factory spec with only in the Mk8 line-up. Reinhard was born into
onto collectors’ radars – occasional use. For others, there’s fun to be a Volkswagen family – the grandson of a
interesting engineering, had enjoying what makes them unique. truck driver at the factory, nephew of a
design or some media “People are 50/50 about it,” smiles Reinhard life-long employee and with brothers and
notoriety certainly helps – but there’s also Rode, reflecting on turning a one-in-333 cousins employed by suppliers to the group.
no substitute for the influence of supply and limited edition into a one-of-one track-ready However, it’s his parents who can lay claim
demand. Rarity doesn’t guarantee desirability, project car. “Some people ask how I can to having the biggest influence – both of
but it is a stable foundation for any other modify something as rare as this, but others them have worked for Volkswagen, and his
factors to build on and the Golf is no stranger tell me it’s how these should have been from Dad’s CV includes a stint within Volkswagen
to models that tick that box. Slackening of the factory, and that I’ve finished VWR’s work. and Audi’s motorsport divisions during the
purse strings at Wolfsburg have given us The standard Golf R is good, but the 333 is 1970s and 1980s. Projects that would drip-
machines like the Mk2 G60 Limited, Mk7 the final boss – the ‘Endgegner’, as we say in feed knowledge into future GTIs and, more
GTI Clubsport S and (if you consider the Germany. I knew the car would be awesome if recently, the R line-up too.
original planned production run) the Mk4 R32 it was tuned.” However, the most obvious legacy of that

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work is closer to home. An 11-year-old 2015, and an opportunity for Reinhard to up its sleeve. The Golf R 333 edition launched
Reinhard found model cars and old materials immerse himself in that mechanical curiosity. in 2023, shortly before the Mk8’s mid-life
from his Dad’s motorsport career, started “We had a Mk8 Golf R before this one,” he refresh. Strictly limited to a numbered run
asking questions and quickly developed continues. “It was among the first cars off of 333 vehicles and offered with the option
a curiosity for performance-focused the line back in February 2021, because I of collecting them at a handover event
engineering. By 15, he’d bought his first wanted to be one of the first people to modify at the Autostadt in Wolfsburg, it’s a rare
project car – a ’78 Mk1 GTI with a Folger one. That car was really useful for figuring machine compared to the most exclusive
wide-body kit, which he still owns. By his mid out what is needed to get to the perfect Golf Golfs. Volkswagen built 400 examples of the
20s, he’d picked up a side job working on R spec, and it was hard to replace. I drove a Clubsport S, for example, and the R proved
other people’s cars. And, by 30, that trail had lot of cars before choosing the next project, to be just as desirable – the entire production
led him to set up his own Volkswagen Group including an Audi RS3 and Cupra Formentor run sold out within eight minutes.
specialist garage, named Werk 2 in Southeast VZ5, but they’re both boring if you test them There’s more to it than badges and graphics.
Germany, close to the Austrian border. It’s side by side with a completely tuned Mk8 R. At launch, the 333 was the most powerful
become a go-to for everything from routine The Golf feels like those trainers you love factory Golf to date, sharing its powertrain
maintenance to performance tuning and full wearing every day.” with the 20 Year edition, and was specced
restorations since the shutters opened in Thankfully, Volkswagen had some alternatives with track days in mind. Volkswagen upped

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power to 333hp (a 13hp increase versus the it special and there’s a personal thing for me been touched.
standard Golf R), added an Akrapoviˈ titanium too. My first licence plate was RO-DO 333, so Generous factory spec is just as well, because
exhaust and Nürburgring-focused drive mode, that number has an extra meaning in my life.” the option list was as limited as the production
and equipped it with Michelin semi-slicks too. Builds don’t come much earlier than this. run. Volkswagen stopped at offering customers
It’s a proven spec sheet; the 20 Year edition Highlighted by the numbered plaque on the a choice of road or track tyres, but boldly
lapped the Nordschleife four seconds faster dashboard, you’re looking at the third off marketed the performance as being more
than the standard Golf R, and two seconds the line, and easily the first one to deviate than enough to keep customers satisfied. In
faster than the GTI Clubsport S – despite from factory spec. The ScheinwarferFabrik fairness, 62mph in 4.6 seconds from standstill
having two extra doors, back seats and a four- (HeadlightFactory) tinted headlights match and an electronically limited 168mph would
wheel drive system to haul around. the black accents Volkswagen used as a have put it among supercars back when the
However, it wasn’t the performance upgrades contrast to the Lime Yellow paintwork, while Mk4 R32 launched in 2002. However, Reinhard
that caught Reinhard’s eye. “All of my fun the steering wheel offers similar colour could see room for improvement.
cars have been yellow – the Mk1 GTI, Mk2 co-ordination inside. It extends the carbon “Because we had 40,000km [24,000 miles]
‘PostGolf’ and TT RS – so I was dreaming of fibre dashboard inserts to sections of the rim of experience with the Mk8 R, this car was
getting a yellow Mk8 R, but Volkswagen only and adds blue paddles to tie in with the OE built to be more performance-focused,” he
offered black, white and blue. Then my guy stitching. The 333’s Nappa leather sports continues. “My plan was to make this the
at Volkswagen told me there was a limited seats and 480-watt Harman-Kardon audio most modified 333 in the world but keep it
edition coming, just for me. The rarity makes needed no further upgrades – so they haven’t looking like it came from the factory this way.

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 “All of my fun cars have been
yellow, so I was dreaming of
getting a yellow Mk8 R"

Werk 2 means ‘Factory 2’ in German – we

tune cars as much as we can, and improve
them in every way, but visually we’ve only
changed the details.”
Naturally, a lot of the hard work was
channelled into the Golf’s powertrain.
Reinhard added a full Revo Performance
Pack, including a larger bore carbon fibre
inlet, larger intercooler with uprated boost
pipework and custom ECU software. On
the outlet side, the HJS downpipe features
a street legal catalytic converter, while the
Akrapoviˈ hardware has made way for a
90mm DTH Reaper exhaust system with a
party trick. Its bypass valve allows some
extra noise to be dialled in when he feels like
it, then wound back down to avoid tinnitus
during road trips.

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That injection of additional power required scrubbing while cornering aggressively,
upgrades elsewhere, too. There’s an extra while all of the important hardware has
radiator and uprated oil cooler tucked away been updated underneath. KW Clubsport
out of sight in the carbon fibre-dripped bay, V4 coilovers, thicker H&R anti-roll bars and
and the transmission isn’t factory spec either. Racingline control arms offer a visually
Software changes are a tougher task on post- impactful reduction in ride height and – more
2022 Golf R DSG ‘boxes, as they can’t be importantly – plenty of adjustability for
flashed – a bump in the road requiring a new road and track use. Subtle changes to the
TVS Engineering mechatronics software with bodywork are finished off with a set of Maxton
management to match. Optimised shift points side skirts, and a splitter to press the front
aside, the upshot of that hard work is a launch tyres a little more firmly into the tarmac at
control system, and sharper responses to speed. Oh yeah, and ceramic paint protection
manual gear changes. to keep the yellow vivid on road and track.
Otherwise, the Golf doesn’t give much With 466hp and 600Nm (or almost twice the
away. The front wings are subtly flared output of the Mk4 R32) Reinhard has been
items from Muecke, perfectly following the just as selective with what’s tucked under
original shutlines but reducing the risk of the arches. The Sparco Assetto Gara wheels

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DUB DETAILS
ENGINE: 1984cc, four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol, Revo Performance
Pack, HJS ECE downpipe, DTH Reaper 90mm exhaust system with
101mm quad tailpipes, custom engine map, Racingline oil cooler,
Racingline radiator hose, Airtec additional radiator, TVS Engineering Stage
3 gearbox software, TVS Engineering mechatronics, Tune-it Style carbon
fibre engine cover
CHASSIS: 8.5x19” ET44 Sparco Assetto Gara wheels, 235/35
Bridgestone Potenza Race tyres, Racingline stud conversion, black valves,
tyre pressure monitoring system. KW Clubsport V4 coilovers, H&R anti-roll
bars with Racingline control arms (front and rear), B9 Audi RS4 six-piston
calipers with Pagid RSC1 pads and 420mm discs (front), Ultimate Brakes
370mm discs with EBC YellowStuff pads (rear), Steel-flex brake hoses,
Castrol SRF brake fluid
EXTERIOR: Maxton front lip, Maxton side skirts, Mücke wide front wings,
ScheinwerferFabrik headlights, wheel arch liners, fender badges, Mattwerk
paint protection
INTERIOR: Dion Manufaktur steering wheel
SHOUT: Steven Drescher, Oli, Robert, Alexander, everyone from Mahag,
Robert for the paintwork

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measure an extra half an inch wider than the spec with some long-haul road trips. The Golf can deliver. The wishlist, so far, includes a
factory Estorils, but equipped with a stud crossed Germany, France and the UK to visit TTE hybrid turbo and forged engine to break
conversion for easier trackside swapovers Caffeine & Machine, dropping in on Edition 555hp and 666Nm torque, and he admits
and are adorned with ‘333’ branded centre 38 Reloaded and even manging a few laps at he’d be tempted by five-pot Audi’s RS engine
caps – both are details Volkswagen missed. Silverstone’s National Circuit during Gassed on swap once he’s reached the limits of four
They’ve been wrapped in Bridgestone track Track. That’s almost 3,000km (1,800 miles) in cylinders. He clearly isn’t worried about
tyres, fitted with a pressure monitoring four days, fault free and under its own steam. making the purists break out in a cold sweat.
system for peace of mind and offer plenty Not a bad spread of talents for a single car. However, if it’s scarcity you’re looking for,
of air flow over the RS4 brakes that are now “The best place to enjoy the Golf is in the you can’t get much rarer than a vividly hued
caged in behind the spokes. corners and going up and down the Alps Golf R with the thick side of 600hp on tap.
“The big brake kit was ‘stolen’ from my wife’s close to where we are – it can drift out of Given that the Mk9 seems increasingly likely
B8 Passat,” he laughs. “I wanted the best every roundabout exit if you switch ESC to swap internal combustion for battery
performance from factory brakes that would off,” he tells us. “Everything works together power, the run-out of hot Mk8s could well be
fit under 19-inch wheels and the 10-pot, perfectly. It’s calm and reliable for long road the last of a breed that includes some of the
420mm setup from a B9 RS4 is perfect for trips and can daily drive it and get over rarest models ever to wear the Volkswagen
that. It isn’t quite plug-and-play, I had to build 40mpg, or I can go to a track day and show badge. This one is a hint of what might have
spacers between the hub and disc to make off what a ‘little Golf’ can do before calmly been if Wolfsburg’s purse strings loosened
them fit, but they work well.” driving it home again.” a little further – a full-bore evolution of the
He’s had plenty of opportunity to find out Of course, the ‘Endgenger’ still has more to everyday performance car concept that
first hand. Not content with re-working a offer. Having explored the potential of mostly began with the Mk1 GTI almost 50 years
low-volume rarity, Reinhard has spent the bolt-on upgrades, Reinhard is – as you might ago. And if that doesn’t define a future
months since tasking that carefully planned expect – still curious about what the platform classic, we’re not sure what will

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 We can’t think of much better than a
700bhp Mk4 R32 turbo with factory
build quality and turn-key reliability.
Turns out we’re not the only ones -
enter HPA Motorsports and its FTX700.
Words: Bryan McCarthy Photos: Jonathan Leung

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I
t’s funny how the slow creep of time 337 and MK4 Jetta GLI 1.8T) really set the stop staring at them, wondering if it know it
allows for the perfectly acceptable standard for differentiating models that has looks like that. A Gillette has been taken to the
denial of getting older. And there is yet to be exceeded. They hailed from an era rear emblem and handle, creating this vertical
no better way to let that passage that found Volkswagen pulling out all the stops convex piece of metal that’s smoother than
punch you in the pie hole than by for enthusiasts. The 20th was the only way 1980s jazz music. Up front, OEM style HIDs,
looking at a car you recall being the 180-horsepower 1.8T was getting the often found as a factory fit for our European
introduced new now nearly eligible for historic O2M 6-speed manual. And who wouldn’t like to friends, flank a grill that’s also devoid of its V and
plates. This must be how boomers feel about be able to bench race at the bar with brakes W. And would an R32 front bumper be complete
their muscle machines. from the Audi TT 225? What did a MK7 GTI without the requisite Cupra R lip spoiler? Stubby
It’s easy to argue that the MK4 R32 is the Rabbit Edition get you? Cornflower blue paint mirrors and an updated aerial round out the
pinnacle of the fourth generation Golf. The and a smaller infotainment screen. Heck, even subtleties. But then it was repainted in Porsche’s
enlarged 3.2L VR6 paired with 4MOTION all- the leather seats in the R were nothing more Chalk gray, so subtle is subjective.
wheel-drive made it a formidable year-round than Autobahn GTI chairs with different badge The one thing that should strike fear in every
daily driver with plenty of usability. Volkswagen embossed in the headrest. passing 911 Turbo or BMW M car is the HPA
imported just 5,000 units to the US for the Anik Patel’s R32 takes the term special and banner across the bottom of the door reading
sole 2004 model year. The R32 was special airmails it across the continent to a little place FTX700. Did I say passing? I meant passed.
in the way that modern “special editions” in Canada called HPA. Upon first glance, you’d HPA’s motto is Built to be Driven. Sure,
can’t even come close. Unique bumpers be excused if it appeared nothing more than that’s great in the signature of an email or
and interior treatments not seen elsewhere, a mid-aughts hatch with a flavour of the day emblazoned under a logo, but what does
including those Konig seats, all add up to a wrap. Take a few steps closer and you’ll find it mean? “I coined this phrase back in the
car of the likes we’ll never see again. Even a yourself reversing your thoughts. 90s when many tuners were focused on
MK7 Golf R lacks the pizzazz the MK4 oozed. The body modification list is short, but generating extreme horsepower numbers on
It can be further litigated that the MK4 thorough. The pronounced fenders have been the dyno,” Marcel Horn, president of HPA, tells
Golf derivatives (20th Anniversary GTI, GTI botoxed, but not too plumped where you can’t us. “However, these high-power builds often

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failed in real-world conditions due to reliability
issues like broken drive shafts and blown
engines.” So if it can’t stay running, it can’t
be driven. And that’s one of the many things
that HPA prides itself on. “We took a different
approach, prioritising durability and drivability
over peak numbers. For years, we faced
challenges justifying our lower horsepower/
torque packages against the growing tide of quickly identified the 02M gearbox as a potential
internet wisdom.” limiting factor,” Marcel informs us. “With its
In 2005, Marcel and team were able to floating three-shaft design, it was stable up
tour the R&D facilities of Volkswagen in to 600 ft-lbs of torque and 600 horsepower.
Germany after being selected to build and At HPA, we never push components to their
prep three cars for SEMA. The information absolute limits, as we understand that every
regarding each platform’s capabilities, part has a life cycle and prolonged use at peak
durabilities and limits proved invaluable. limits can reduce reliability.”
“This experience allowed us to refine our Every fan of the marque should be aware
packages, ensuring they worked seamlessly of the twin turbo HPA cars, but it was the
within OEM clutches, gearboxes, and shafts, single turbo Black Jack kit that was their
ultimately guaranteeing customer satisfaction top offering at the time, coming in at 550
and performance dominance, whether on the horsepower and 550 ft/lbs of torque. But
street or the track.” it was reliable and that was the headline. In
That knowledge was applied to their first FT order to finish first, you must first finish is a
series of single turbo cars starting in 2005. “We quote that often gets attributed to many a

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 "The question remained:
could Audi’s robust
driveshafts and gearbox
handle the power?”

racing great, but the message is clear.

So how does this relate to the grey
monster you see spread out before you?
“One day, we turned our attention to Audi’s
new MQ500 four-shaft gearbox, seeing it
as a potential solution to break through
the limitations of the 02M,” Marcel recalls.
“Our engineering team, using Anik’s car
as a testbed, developed a conversion that
included a high-performance 100% carbon-
on-carbon clutch. This allowed us to explore
the upper limits of the VR6 engine’s potential.
The question remained: could Audi’s robust
driveshafts and gearbox handle the power?”
It’s important to pause a moment to make

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 DUB DETAILS
ENGINE: 3.2-litre VR6 FTX700 705HP / 790ft-lbs with BorgWarner EFR9174 piston/335mm BBK (rear), HPA rear strut brace
turbo, HPA liquid cooled intake with oversized coolant reservoir, integrated EXTERIOR: Custom widebody fender flares, shaved rear emblem and handle,
water meth system, Porsche Cayenne forged crank, Mahle lightweight 9.1 badgeless front grille, VW Euro stubby side mirrors, Porsche Chalk Grey paint
pistons, HPA compression reduction head plate, forged rods, Ferrea valve train, INTERIOR: Recaro Sportster CS custom upholstered in Blue Plaid, Schroth
HPA CVP camshafts, HPA 88mm stainless steel exhaust. harnesses, HPA Clubsport rollcage, full interior custom upholstery in Blue Plaid
DRIVETRAIN: HPA MQ500 gearbox conversion, SPEC carbon multi-plate by Velocity Upholstery, gauge cluster and dash light conversion with white
clutch, Peloquin rear limited slip differential LED backlight and blue needles, colour MFA instrument gauge, VADpro VAD28
CHASSIS: 9x19” (ET35) HRE RS100 wheels with 275/30R19 Michelin Pilot Multifunction Gauge, Focal sound system with custom boot installation and
Sport 4S, KW Clubsport coilovers, HPA 8 piston/365mm BBK (front), HPA 4 lighting, battery relocation to boot

sure you understand this is not simply a car Marcel explains, donning his best white lab website and see and hear the fury unleashed.
with slapdash modifications to make it go coat, probably. “As we continued testing, we Someone should create a soundboard with
fast and make cool noises. HPA doesn’t build encountered a new bottleneck: the intake the different noises the VR makes as it climbs
customer cars so much as they engineer airflow pathway. The turbo was drawing so the RPM ladder. It’s surreal.
them. It’s a complete package. A turnkey much air that, for the first time in 20 years, With the limiting factor determined to
operation that ensures the car will start, run HPA’s OEM-level engine bay packaging was be airflow, Marcel and his team set about
and do so in a reliably enjoyable manner. the limiting factor. However, before we rectifying that problem in true HPA fashion.
The FTX package was the culmination of a became too concerned, we saw an impressive “The path from the airbox, past the ABS, and
number of things that had to be engineered 800 ft-lbs of torque and 704 horsepower into the turbo with its hard turns, restricts the
in such a way to make the reliable sort of on the dyno. Thus, the FTX700 was born, turbo from surpassing 700 horsepower. To
power that Marcel demands from his team. all within the safe limits of the driveline and go beyond this, we would need to move away
“As we strapped into the rolling road and fuelling system.” from the reliable OEM airbox and simplify the
began pushing BorgWarner’s hyper-efficient With over a dozen completed FTX700 cars air pathway. There’s definitely more potential
EFR turbo, we realised our fuelling system so far, it’s not hard to pull up some video there, but for now, if you’re brave enough
needed an upgrade to feed the beast,” footage from your favourite moving picture to handle 800 ft-lbs of torque at 2,700 RPM

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through front and rear posi differentials on The interior of Anik’s R32 is three steps of thrust comparable to an early Dodge Viper.
the street, you’re in for a thrilling experience!” above OEM+, with retrimmed Recaros taking But what truly catches them off guard is the
So that, in a very large nutshell, is what prime position in a cabin fit for a king. The pair continuous G-force that doesn't let up, even
makes an FTX so special. But in this case, of Sportster CS' have been treated to a blue as the acceleration pushes past 7,000 RPM.
it’s more than just a powerful engine, but a plaid costume change courtesy of Velocity As the speed increases and the braking zone
complete package for a very lucky owner. Upholstery. The blue is an extension of the R shrinks, there's a palpable moment of panic
He also needs to stop when the times theme itself, given the factory’s use of blue as they realise just how quickly the runway is
comes and there is no better solution than needles in the dials and blue details throughout disappearing. Once I've fully showcased the
HPA’s massive big brake kits both front and to set it apart from the standard Golf. And platform's potential and instilled the respect
rear. The latter measures up to 335 mm who doesn’t enjoy the conversation starter they must now have for their augmented ride,
rotors, while the former’s are massive 365 that is plaid, right? The rear seats, door cards, I see them relax and catch their breath. Then,
mm discs grabbed by 8-piston calipers. If and parcel shelf were all trimmed to match. with a smile, I ask if they'd like to experience
you ever wanted your eyeballs to become The headliner was also done, but if you look that again—this time, off Valet mode. That
acquainted with the inside of your lids, closely you’ll notice that it’s not end to end in moment, when they truly grasp the power at
mash the middle pedal at speed and let the plaid, but a combination of leather and plaid, their fingertips, is priceless for me!”
inertia of motion play matchmaker. Covering with the hides covering the roof console and When asking Marcel if there’s going to be
those big old stoppers are some beautiful visors, too. Blue stitching quite literally ties it an FTX800 in the future or if they’ve reached
19” HRE RS100s wrapped in Michelin all together. An HPA Clubsport rollcage and full the pinnacle of reliable power, his answer
Pilot Sport 4S tires. The aggressive yet Focal sound system finish off the interior. was, hopefully, veiled. “There is a wish to
approachable stance is provided by KW “When I'm fortunate enough to meet a punch past the current, we are debating
Clubsport coilovers, the go-to brand for HPA customer and take them on that first test if this will come via the 3.2 or under the
considering they’re the reason they exist in drive, it's always an inspiring experience. Most VRXXXT program anchored by the 2.5. For
North America to begin with. customers strap in, not fully expecting the level this, you will have to stay tuned”

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ace vans are just cool, aren’t livery for generations of course, that in itself for that. But what’s really risen to the surface
they? That’s a given. Go to is nothing new – but what we’re really loving recently is the offbeat design of some of
any track paddock and you’ll right now is the individuality that’s shining the retro race wraps we’re seeing. It’s really
find a raft of support vehicles through on the scene. There’s always a cool to take inspiration from the livery of an
liveried up to match the cars certain element of one-upmanship which old-school competition car and redesign or
they’re there with, and this is a happens when it comes to having the freshest rework it a little to fit your own project, and
technique we can trace back right through the wheels, the most aggressive stance, the there’s a wealth of heritage to choose from.
annals of motorsport to the very beginning. shoutiest screamer pipe or what-have-you, and Take the project Race Support Caddy we’ve
One of our favourite trends that’s been the penchant for offbeat paint colours these been running on these hallowed pages – that
bubbling up over the last few years is the days is really emulating the 1990s passion was a homage to the T1 Porsche race support
classic race livery tribute. People have been for shockingly bright shades. There’s also a vehicles from the ’50s and ’60s no less.
dressing up their road cars in race-style lot of brown around these days, and we’re all Some of the more popular liveries people

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 With an incredible spec, a brawny powertrain and –
of course – that eye-catching race livery, Leighton
Vans’ latest build is a real high-roller…
Words: Dan Bevis Photos: Adam Lievesley

choose to emulate include the timeless belligerently terrific, doesn’t it? So wonderfully co.uk): the over-arching ethos, they say, is to
Rothmans colours, the black and gold of JPS, unexpected, so beautifully conceived. ‘create the most compelling, high quality and
the iconic Martini stripes – and the legendary This is all very much in the wheelhouse practical VW Transporter conversion solution
blue and orange of the Gulf design is an all- of Leighton Vans, of course, as this is a and make it accessible to like-minded folk.
time classic. You look at it and you imagine company which doesn’t do things by halves. We want customers to feel liberated by our
the Porsche 917 at Le Mans, or the Ford Specialising in the T5, T6 and T6.1, they’re product and feel free to start exploring.’ With
GT40, or the McLaren F1. renowned for supplying quality examples this in mind, they supply a wide variety of
Naturally the VW T6.1 has very little in of the marque (which you can lose yourself upgrade parts, be they cosmetic, functional
common with any of these hysterically browsing through in their extensive listings or mechanical, but don’t go thinking that
focused vehicles, but perhaps that’s why the at www.leightonvans.co.uk), and what’s they’re just a link in a chain. Leighton are
colours work so well on this latest high-end particularly interesting is the parallel existence elbows-deep in this stuff, developing parts
project from Leighton Vans. It just looks of Leighton Parts (www.leightonparts. with suppliers to tailor-make them for the vans

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 they so adore. So you can buy a big-brake
upgrade that was developed by Leighton in
conjunction with EBC; their SoLow coilover
kit is custom-made by Bilstein; in a crowded
marketplace of aftermarket alloy wheel
designs, these guys make their own.
It makes sense for a company such as this to
build the occasional demonstrator, something
that really stands out and acts as a showcase
for all of these unique and desirable
upgrades. And that’s what you’re looking at
here – a true one-off, and an unmistakably
Leighton build.
The basis of it all was a brand-new T6.1,
and company boss-man Michael Leighton
is keen to point out that the generous
factory specification was what really made
this particular van the prime candidate for
the treatment. “We thought the high spec,
combined with the custom wrap, would be
a real head-turner,” he reasons, and there’s

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no arguing with that. “We believe this to
be the only one in the UK with this specific
combination of features and wrap, and we
will not create another like it. This is a truly
unique van.”
A long-wheelbase Kombi, it’s got the virtual
cockpit among a bunch of other treats, and
the drivetrain makes a lot of sense, being a
2.0-litre Bi-TDI (204ps) unit with a DSG ’box.
Now, if you quizzed The Prodigy about the
merits of diesel power back in the 1990s,
their thoughts on the subject would have
been very clear: ‘Blows your mind drastically,
fantastically,’ they’d say. And while the issue
of using heavy oil for means of motive power
has always been a polarising one, this sense
of outlaw mischief has endured across the
ages. Anyone who’s ever asked a barman for
‘a pint of the black stuff’ and been rewarded
with a disappointing tankard of Bovril will
be keenly aware that cramming darkness

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 DUB DETAILS
ENGINE: 2.0-litre Bi-TDI (204ps); DSG transmission
CHASSIS: 20in Leighton LV4 wheels; 245/45 Uniroyal Rainsport 5 tyres; SoLow NSL coilovers;
EBC x Leighton big brake kit
EXTERIOR: Custom Gulf wrap; LV-R styling kit; tinted LED taillights
INTERIOR: Premium Leighton Sports interior with leather trim; Leighton Vans Sound Pack; halo roof
lighting; virtual cockpit

"It's the spec that

really characterises
this build though"

inside isn’t always the path to happiness; deep swells of torque really pay dividends, the Yes, it was impressively specced from the
it’s no secret that diesel engines have never double-clutch transmission makes for easy factory, but Michael and the team wanted to
been auto manufacturers’ mill of choice when day-to-day driving, and there’s also enough chuck everything at this van, and it shows.
it comes to sports cars. Sure, some have grunt and effervescence within the package to The chassis has been enhanced with the
bucked the trend (Peugeot won Le Mans with make it all feel pretty rapid… which all makes aforementioned SoLow NSL coilovers, which
diesel power, the original Skoda Fabia vRS a lot of sense when you’ve made your van tighten up the handling while also providing
was the first diesel hot hatch, there was the look like an oversized race car. If something’s a 70-95mm drop straight out of the box.
Trident Iceni which… actually, no, forget that wearing Gulf colours, you do need it to be Retardation is exacerbated by the EBC x
one), and Volkswagen has been keen to offer able to hold its own in the traffic light Grand Leighton big brake kit, which brings whacking
such creations as the Golf GTD for decades, Prix, and there are no such worries with this great multi-piston calipers to the party along
but these things are frequently met with a T6.1. It’s more than quick enough. with floating two-piece discs. And these
relative lack of enthusiasm from the buying It's the spec that really characterises this seismic stoppers sit behind a supremely
public. But in a lavishly-specced Kombi, those build though, even more than the raciness. tasteful set of black 20in Leighton LV-4 alloys,

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 "The Premium
their retro five-spoke design providing just a
snifter of 1980s Ferrari chic into the mix. It all
adds up to a compelling package.
Michael’s favourite element of the upgrade is Leighton Sports
the Leighton LV-R styling kit, which comprises
fully redesigned bumpers to provide a sassy interior adds in
bit of extra aggression while also remaining
some lovely soft
leather trim"
steadfastly OEM+. They don’t look traditionally
bodykitty (you know what we mean, think of
those wonky old Delta bumpers hanging off
Novas and RS Turbos in the nineties), but
instead look as if they could have been bolted
on in the factory. A lovely touch.
And we must return to one of the core points
of the company’s ethos, to ‘feel liberated by
our product and feel free to start exploring’.
That’s the whole point of vanlife, isn’t it? So the
Leighton team have paid particular attention to
the interior, amplifying the already impressive
spec with some really special upgrades.
The Premium Leighton Sports interior adds
in some lovely soft leather trim, and the LV
Sound Pack includes a high-end audio system
upgrade for an immersive sonic experience,
which is neatly complemented by the ethereal
ambience of the halo roof lighting.
The complete package, then? Yes, it might
just be. It’s got a racer aesthetic with the
guts to back it up, with a poised and balletic
chassis and a sumptuously equipped interior.
And they’re never going to build another one
like it, so this is a true one-off

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CULT
CLASSIC
Oettinger-clad
Mk3 Golf wagon

CULT CLASSIC
TEES OFF THE ŏ8th HOLE
Cult Classic may have a new owner for 2024, but with the same name, same
great venue and same brilliant atmosphere, it sounded like this year would be
yet another sure thing regardless. Words & photos: Bryan McCarthy

Mk1 Rocco on Porsche

Cookie Cutters rims

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 Wagons are still
hugely popular
stateside

We wouldn't
change a damn
thing. Perfect!

I
believe it was Benjamin Franklin who scattered around the show field.
once said “Death, taxes and Cult “This was my first year as the new owner,”
Classic” regarding the only certainties Shawn Hunsberger tells us. “I've attended
in this world. He then got into a MK2 most of the previous Cult Classics and was a
GTI 16V turbo, revved it good and customer of NLS for ~20 years. Josh helped
high, dumped the clutch and left two skid behind the scenes with hand-holding and
marks in the hearts of all who adored him. Or giving guidance as needed. It couldn't have
something like that… worked without the help of some amazing
Cult Classic, a little show in Coopersburg, individuals that I will always be grateful for:
Pennsylvania that caters to everyone, but Bill, Jay L., Nicki, Arlene, Jaimie, Jay M., the
naturally appears as a VW gathering, has NLS Crew: Emmett, Connor, Ethan, Kaden,
been setting the example of family friendly Shannon, the DCI Crew: Tim, Tom, Angela,
fun since 2007. With 2024 came a changing Brittany, Pattykrack, Pete, Micah, Norford,
of the guard, so to speak. The proverbial Justin, and Daryl.”
baton had been passed and a new group of But beyond the people, what sort of cars
enthusiasts are at the helm for the established did Cult attract? Starting a little before 8
event. Those changes are mostly below the a.m., the queue to get onto the field began
surface and the common attendee was not to form. Repaints, engine swaps and obvious
going to notice. Unless they were on a first bodywork were the marks of some of the
name basis with some of the volunteers from more involved builds. Your usual suspects of
years past who were absent. Regardless, stock looking Volkswagens, lowered on some
Cult Classics still
draws in the best nary a frown was observed and there were nice aftermarket wheels were sprinkled in
of the best rides clumps of people clearly enjoying themselves amongst them. And if I had a nickel for every

Porsche Cookie
Cutters… in pink!

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CULT
CLASSIC

Cleanest Mk5
bay ever? Do you
know one better?

Who doesn't love

a pastel shade?

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 It was acceptable
in the 80s, the
80s…

Lower all the

Tiguans…

"The Mk3
contingency was high,
13 rolling in after a
coordinated meet"
rear wiper plug I saw… wearing the sticker. the 3.6L VR6 and some added external flair. It
Overall, approximately 305 cars drove German coupes were present and accounted was only available in 2018 and a pair of them
through the gates. The Mk3 contingency for, including a cadre of Corrados. One such arrived in procession.
was high, with a baker’s dozen rolling in after Karmann coupe was piloted by none other The percentage of new metal Mk8s might
a coordinated meet at the local Wawa gas than Bill Schimmel, a legend in the tuning have increased from last year, given the
station. An errant B5 S4 was amongst the community. In fact, there were more than a additional time on the market, but proper
ranks (actually it was the father of a yellow handful of short runner VR6 intake manifolds accounting hasn’t been completed yet. A Pure
Abt-kitted MK3 GTI owner), and was promptly sporting the SP logo. Out in Vendorville, an White pairing appointed a Golf R to chaperone
kicked off the island when it came time to park innocent looking white coupe dubbed the a GTI on the way in (or maybe it was the
everyone in a tidy line. If #TBT had a physical Coalrado was exactly what it sounds like - a other way around).
presence, that would be it. Euro parts, 3-piece 1.9L TDI-swapped 1990 model owned by Vendors’ row was a place to drop some coin
wheels, healthy lowering, trends that are Alyssa Gelnett. Sadly Team Scirocco was on some rare parts or accessories, or just buy
forever imprinted on this author’s brain (think lightly represented, although Matt Rad’s Mk1 a shirt or sticker to support your pals. One
Sprinter vents and Audi handles), it was all on with those instantly recognizable ‘TV screen’ Love Auto Group was the title sponsor again,
display. And it was glorious. headlights took a Top 25 sticker. along with NLS Auto Shop of course. Other
Walk around after everyone was settled A 1990 Golf Rallye, owned by Joe Cleary, sponsors included B2BFAB, Tint Boss Studios,
and you could catch a Harlequin parked up had a complete Mk4 R32 drivetrain. Rallye AS1 Automotive, New German Performance,
next to an imported Colour Concepts, its sporting a Mk4 R32 drivetrain. A line of DCI-VW, FCP Euro, The Profile Image, Black
bright yellow carried into the interior and Cabriolets were all cutting the grass with Glass Tint, Modded Euros, and East Coast
covering the seats. A few Mk3s were former their slammed stances. The US market got MK3. Some vendors included LIQUI MOLY,
PVW features, their windshields still proudly a variant of the Passat called a GT, featuring Euromedics, Corrado Kings, and MK2 Mayday.

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CULT
CLASSIC

"Best of Show, went

to Zlatko Dizdarevic’s
Harlequin or
Colour Concept? 2006 Volkswagen GTI"

Throughout the morning, volunteers judged the trophies came courtesy of Travis Hunsberger “The show went well,” Shawn tells us.
entered cars and the top 25 received a sticker and the crew at The Profile Image of nearby “Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves,
stating they were such. It was an eclectic mix, Telford, Pennsylvania. Apropos of the event’s the great cars that did make it out, the great
and being this was beyond a VW show, the 18th anniversary, a golf theme was adopted. vendors, as well as the great group of people
winners varied. Josh Edmonds grabbed a spot The final award, the Best of Show, went to that were in attendance. That to me is what
with his ’92 Porsche Carrera RS in Rubystone. Zlatko Dizdarevic’s 2006 Volkswagen GTI. makes for a successful show! Other than it
Max Demsley’s ’76 Honda CB750F was the The Reflex Silver hatch eschewed the 2.0T being 70 degrees outside with a slight breeze
first motorcycle selected that I can recall. in favour of Audi’s 2.5L turbocharged five and absolutely no chance of rain I would like
Another wild choice was Dominick Hyatt’s 1986 cylinder. AS1 Automotive completed the swap to see things stay generally the same for next
Gemballa E30, it all its widebody glory. with a distinct OEM feel. With a shaved bay year. We might make some small changes but
As the afternoon wound down and the threat of painted in a very 50’s shade of teal being nothing too drastic from what it's always been,
rain increased, it was time to start the awards. carried into the interior, the car itself was a a great family-friendly show.”
Organisers called up those with said stickers complete package. Air ride takes care of that There you have it, folks. A few reasons and
to the awards area. Bill Cho was on the mic slammed stance and even the roof box has a handful of pictures to make sure Cult is on
as Sean handed out the loot. Those custom been custom lowered to match. your calendar for 2025

The Mk3 always

more popular in
the US

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ago and it transpires that’s not the only Mk2 in his incredible rally car collection.
Words & photos: Robb Pritchard

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 A
walk through Wolf-Dieter Ihle’s There is a definite theme for Ihle’s collection; 1986, against four-wheel drive Audis, and
impressive collection will take he focuses on rally cars from his native works efforts from Renault. But when the
you past some incredible rally Germany. That’s why, some twelve years ago, championship turned to Group A regulations as
cars from ages past. Former when this ex-factory Group A VW Golf GTi the top class for 1987, the front-wheel drive
ex-works Audis, such as an came up for sale, he snapped it up. Golf found itself far outclassed by four-wheel
ex-Blomqvist S1E2 and the While the World Rally Championship was drive cars from Lancia, Mazda, Audi and Ford.
ex-Mouton Sport Quattro, side side-by-side in the throes of the legendary Group B era Nevertheless, a 3rd place in Portugal and 2nd
with a prototype Porsche 924 GTS, ex-Röhrl with the flying, fire-spitting monsters, the in New Zealand was crowned with a superb
Opel Ascona A and 400, ex-Vatanen Manta much less modified Group A class was an victory in the gruelling Ivory Coast rally, and
400, ex-Ickx Dakar Porsche 953 and the equally competitive place to be, with many event almost as rough as the Safari. The light
famous Pikes Peak twin-engined Mk2 Golf, manufacturers involved. Kenneth Eriksson and nimble Golf triumphed ahead of some
which we featured here a few years ago. won the Group A World Championship in serious opposition from the much-favoured

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 "Although they converted to
tarmac spec, they kept it in the
nice two-tone blue works livery"
works Nissan 200ZXs and Toyota Supras. gearbox problems slowed him down on Day
In the 1987 driver’s championship, Eriksson 2, and a broken radiator led to the engine
finished 4th, the same place as Volkswagen overheating, which forced a retirement.
finished in the manufacturer’s title. VW also On the same day, Weber lost an hour with
won the FIA short-lived two-wheel drive title transmission problems and then retired with
that year. 1988 was not such a successful broken steering. Weber took 3rd in the 1990
year though. The VW team’s best showing Rally of New Zealand, but after that, VW didn’t
was at the East African Safari Rally. Thanks see another WRC podium until the Polo R
in part to an advantageous starting position some quarter of a century later.
draw which saw Erwin Weber wear the This particular VW’s competitive life was far
No1 on the doors, he ended the first day from over, though. Later in 1988, it was sold
leading the event. Many rivals had trouble to the Austrian-based Vredestein Rally Team.
on the incredibly tough and long, teammate Although they converted to tarmac spec, they
Lars-Eric Torph, in our featured car, among kept it in the nice two-tone blue works livery
them. The trouble he hit came in the form of and in the Austrian Rally Championship, their
a cow wandering across the road - the bull driver Raimund Baumschlager finished 3rd
bars on the front of the cars for the Safari on the Kärnten-Rallye. A few weeks later he
Rally aren’t just there for show. Not only did finished an impressive 8th overall at the WRC
he hit the cow, he also rolled into the ditch. Rallye San Remo, the first car behind the
He managed to finish Day 1, but clutch and works efforts from Lancia and Ford.

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The following year brought even more to its current
success. Baumschlager competed in both owner Ihle in
the Austrian Rally Championship, as well as 2012. Another
the much more competitive European Rally restoration, this
Championship, where he won the Rallye time concerned
Bohemia, ahead of the all-conquering Lancias. with putting it back
The two WRC events he entered in the car, into the glory of its
rally Portugal and the Acropolis, both sadly high-profile 1988 Safari
ended in retirement. An accident in Portugal condition and specification.
and gearbox failure in Greece. Some collectors like to keep
In 1990 the Vredestein Rally Team upgraded their cars in pristine condition, untouched,
to a newer Golf for Baumschlager, so our just for display. Others, though, like to enjoy
featured one was demoted to a recce car, their prize possessions as they were intended;
with its only outing being on the Rallye being driven to their limits on forest stages.
Niederösterreich, where Baumschlager finished Ihle is firmly in the latter category.
2nd. For 1991, thanks in part to his results When he bought this Golf, he knew it was a
in our featured Golf, he became a works VW former European Rally Championship car,
driver to drive a G60 Rallye in the German Rally and thought that was all it was. He is a
Championship, and the German rounds of the stickler for accuracy and authenticity though
ERC, and so the team sold the Golf. and began thoroughly researching the car’s
Its third owner was another Austrian, Wilfried past sending its VIN number to someone
Wiedner. Now painted blue, he competed who knows how to trace a car’s history, he
in the 1991 Austrian Rally Championship was very surprised to find out that it wasn’t
and with very consistent results, including just an ERC car he owned, but a World
a podium in one rally, finished as runner up Championship one. “It’s not every day you
in the championship… which concluded the accidentally buy a WRC car,” Ihle smiles.
car’s homologated competition life as its If you know what you are looking for, there
next owners didn’t compete with it. The little are other clues that it is a Safari car. There
Golf was still far from done, though. After is a lot more welding seams in the chassis
nearly twenty years of inactivity, it was given that other cars didn’t have because of the
a thorough restoration and Christoph Weber extra weight. There are also reinforced
used it to great effect in the 2009 Austrian driveshafts, front wishbones, suspension
Historic Rally Championship... which he won. strut mountings, and wheel bearing
He finished as runner-up to following year in housings. “It was quite a nice surprise.”
the Austrian Rally Challenge, but sold the car And so the project to restore it to its former

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African glory began. Not in Baumschlager but the car is only going to be entered in back behind the wheel of such car for over
colours, but in Torph’s 1988 Safari spec. demonstration events, such as the Eifel Rally, thirty years.
It had been in tarmac specification since it not full competition ones, so it will be fine. I It might not give the same seat of your pants
had been sold by the works team in the late like my cars to be fully authentic.” experience as the Group B Audi, for example,
'80s and absolutely nothing of its Safari past In more than a decade that Ihle has owned but the Golf is a valued addition to Ihle’s
remained. “Fortunately it was quite easy to the special Golf, his most endearing memory collection. “Driving of the car is quite nice
find parts,” Ihle says. “Much, much easier with it is from a few years ago when at because they are light compared to the 4wd
than with Audi. VW sold Safari spec Golfs one of those rally show events he let a Audis. The limited slip is very active and you
to privateers in Africa so there was a much certain Stig Blomqvist take the wheel. Stig feel it in the steering quite a lot. But it’s a real
bigger parts stock for the heavy-duty, extra is perhaps better known for his exploits rally car and I like to drive it as much as I do
travel shocks the terrain needed. behind the wheel of Saabs, Audis and Fords all my cars!”
There was no way to purchase a bull bar, but over his distinguished career, but he was Some companies, especially ones big enough
from the period photos, a local fabrication also a works VW driver. Lars-Eric Torph was to have museums like Audi and Porsche, like
company managed to create the perfect contracted for the Safari rally in 1989, but to work with Ihle to display some of his cars
replica. A new 90 L tank was fitted in the was unfortunately killed as a spectator at for official displays, but not VW. “They seem
back and Ihle even went as far as changing that year's Monte Carlo rally when Alex Fioro to be almost embarrassed about their petrol
the roll cage from the steel one to an crashed. And so Stig was drafted in for the past,” Ihle says. “Everything is electric for
aluminium version. “An aluminium cage is African endurance event. He enjoyed driving them now. And it turns out that I have more
not quite as safe as a steel one, of course, Ihle’s Golf, especially as it was his first time classic ex-works rally VWs than VW does!”

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074 DUSTOFF 090 EVENTS
080 GOODWOOD FOS 096 CLASSIFIEDS
085 BACK ISSUES 098 NEXT MONTH

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Back in the day, it was called ‘clocking’. You’ve
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probably heard horror stories of dodgy dealers winding
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purchase. But how do you check for digital clocking? module and body control modules will all store mileage
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ownership history, tax status, and more. It pulls the same information compares these to the mileage on the dashboard and
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DUSTOFF
EVENT

Our old buddy Tobias

Aldrich rolled out his
Jetta Coupe

New England’s Dustoff event is always a great way to kick off

America’s East Coast water-cooled calendar. Event organiser
and scene OG legend, Tom Whitaker explains why…
Words: Tom Whitaker Photos: Zach Robert

F
or almost 20 years New see the friends they've missed in the cold
England Dustoff has been a months and their projects only seen so far
favourite as a season opener for in the occasional post on social media.
the Northeast VW/Audi community. The weatheris always in question, at least
And here we are again at Thompson for Dustoff. And, this yea,r the weather
Speedway Motorsports Park for the 2024 did cooperate, mostly. Of course it rained,
edition of this VAG only show. would it be Dustoff if it didn’t?
After a typical New England winter most After a stroll around the track and
are ready for the car season to start. And paddocks this year seemed bigger than
April is the perfect time for that. All of the most in memory. Looking at the air cooled
cars and their people make the trek to contingent alone was impressive with 40 plus

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a hit on the day

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Plenty of new-
wave cars on
display

The good-old
Rabbit is still a
fave at Dustoff

Rob Russo's Surf

Green Mk3 has a full
feature next month

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DUSTOFF
EVENT

Bugs, Busses and others greeting everyone

near the entrance. This year was big not just
in the number of cars but the variety. While
most shows have transitioned to allow for all
makes Dustoff has remained true to its roots Brett Sloan's small-bumper
as a VAG only show. And there was so many Mk1. Full feature soon
of Germanys best parked and displayed from Sweet additional
early Audis to Mk1s to the early air-cooleds grille lighting, bro
to the latest and greatest that it was hard to
take them all in.
The Legends Class brought its usual mix
of hand picked cars chosen to compete
amongst themselves. This class is judged
on the quality of the car but also how much
involvement the owner has in the VW/Audi
community. And this year the strongest

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"We attended our annual Saturday afternoon

activity of parade laps for Foundation Blue"

competition came from Ben's Mk2 and Rob's far, the largest yet creating a line of cars
crazy Cabrio with Ben's car sligtly edging behind Scott and his pace car the length
out for this year's place on the Legend Cup. of the track. If you aren't familiar with
In a time when everything is online many Foundation Blues charity work definitely
vendors still made the trek to be a part check out www.foundationblue.com to see
of and support Dustoff. The paddocks what they are all about beyond choosing our
was full of cars, people and a ton of Trendsetter award.
everything automotive to spend some of If you're a fan of great people and the cars
that car budget on. Foundation Blue, Revival they love, New England Dustoff is a must
Motoring and East Coast Mk3 were just a attend. Always the end of April and always a
couple of my personal favourites. great time. Keep up with the show at
Speaking of favourites we attended our @newenglanddustoff and www.nedustoff.
annual Saturday afternoon activity of parade com. Till next year, be a good example to
laps for Foundation Blue. This year was, by the next generation of car enthusiasts

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FESTIVAL OF SPEED
Audi were well
accounted for

Thumbs up if
you're loving life

I’ve been attending Goodwood’s Festival of Speed for over 20 years now and, like a very fine
wine, it just seems to get better with age! This year was no exception - bottom’s up!
Words: Elliott Roberts Photos: Nick Williams, Pipercross & Goodwood

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 Event really is a
true family affair

This year saw more tuning

companies than ever

I
can’t think of any other automotive Where you go from this point is up to you.
event that I’ve attended over the years You can either cross the main bridge to check
which continues to deliver the same out the vehicle manufacturer displays, plus
sort of hit as Goodwood’s Festival of trade stalls, or continue down past the main
Speed. No matter how many times you house making your way to the Cartier lawn
attend, the sheer spectacle of the festival still display and other motorsport paddocks. We
leaves you breathless each time. generally do the latter and eventually take in
The last few years I’ve taken to attending the Super Car paddock which is adjacent to
the event with my son who is currently 12 and the Start straight.
a total petrolhead. As much as the event is After this, it’s a good point to finally cross
a hardcore petrolheads wet dream, it is also the track and enter the main trade and
an event that appeals to the whole family. No manufacturer area here.
matter how ‘in to’ cars you are, there’s literally When we say there’s too much to do and
something for everybody at the show. take in during just one day at the event we
Personally, I prefer attending on the Friday, mean it. Having made the trip up to the top
but the event itself actually runs from Thursday of the hill (via the free tractor/trailer service
right through to close of play Sunday. I’ve that’s provided) to check out the rally stage,
always chosen to leave home super early in we were actually left with very little time to
the morning to beat the traffic and make a full check out the main manufacturers stands and
day of the event. As for parking, I’ve always trade stalls this year. We could definitely have
parked in Car Park P and entered through done with a second day.
the Pheasantry Entrance, which allows you to The rally stage is always a highlight for us,
walk through the West Performance Parking (a perhaps because the Audi presence up there
selection of rare supercars and classic) before is always very good. Sadly, Volkswagens
you arrive at perhaps the coolest part of the were very thin on the ground on the hill and
event - the F1 Pitlane and Ballroom paddocks. rally stage this year. We did get a bit of a kick
These two areas host arguably the coolest seeing McLaren using two-tone orange and
collection of hardcore motorsport metal from silver T7 Transporters to ferry its team and
the latest F1 cars right through to classic VIPs around doing the weekend, though.
racing motorbikes. We were particularly drawn It may sound silly, but one of the main
to the collection of Joest Racing cars, which highlights of the day was seeing Stuart
celebrated the 40th anniversary of its first Le Turner’s immaculate green Mk1 Polo parked
Mans victory. To the east of this paddock is outside Goodwood House as part of the
always a great spot to watch cars heading Carter Style Et Luxe concours. Class 6 was
up the hill as there’s also a large TV scene titled Ruled By Design and paid homage
opposite you. to some of iconic Lamborghini designer,
To the south of these paddocks is the Marcello Gandini’s other work - the Mk1 Polo
assembly area where a number of the top cars being one. At first, it appeared that Stuart
gather prior to heading out on the hill. This had put the car back to bone stock after
gives you a chance to see and hear the cars being part of our PVW display at the recent
running, just prior to being driven in anger. Volksworld show. Gone were the split rims

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and deep front spoiler and in were a set of celebrating its centenary with an awesome line Demo and timed runs up the hill during the
original 13” steel wheels. It was only later in up of cars (if you like MGs), including those long weekend has got to be a highlight of the
the weekend that we spotted some photos on forming part of the Gerry Judah-design central event. Getting to sample past and present F1
Stuart’s Instagram page (@stuartcturner) of feature structure outside the main house. Niki cars being driven hard never gets dull, and
the car in the same spot but totally air-d out. Lauder was also celebrated with a number Sunday’s timed Shootout is always worth a
Clearly Stuart had kept the boot closed and of his hero cars being driven up the hill over watch. Despite some quick cars, it was Ford’s
the air compressors hidden from the judges. the cause of the weekend. Max Verstappen latest Supervan 4.2, driven by Romain Dumas
We’re sure this stance left more than a few made his long-awaited (some might say long which took top slot once the dust settled.
people scratching their heads! overdue) debut at the FOS, which also saw It’s great to see the amount of tuners and
This year MG took the centre stage Red Bull celebrating 20 years in Formula 1. modified cars on show increasing each year

Genesis concept car

was best looking
vehicle at show

Bagged Mk1 Polo had

everybody fooled

Duke of Richmond always

appears calm and collected

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 "Ford’s latest
Supervan 4.2 - driven
by Romain Dumas -
took the top slot once
the dust settled"

Pipercross stand
was one crazy
set-up

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FESTIVAL OF SPEED

We know it's not

a VW but would
you just look at it!

as well. This year we spotted Hoonigan, metal, a pair of legendary Ferrari 333 SPs,
Regal, Bilstein, GTechniq, Meguiars, Forge Mad Mike’s triple rotary-powered McLaren
Motorsport, Eibach, EBC Brakes, Goodridge, 650S and Scott Speed’s Subaru WRX
K&N Filters, Powerflex and RamAir to name ‘Airslayer’. But if I’m honest, trying to put into
but a few. Some of the stands we absolutely words how spectacular this event is in less
monstrous - Milltek and Pipercross both had than 1000 words is near on impossible. All I
really astonishing set-ups show off their latest can suggest is that you attend yourself and
products and demo vehicles. if you can afford it, book a hotel and go for
Standout cars for us had to be seeing the at least two days. Even then you’ll probably
OG Walter Röhrl Pikes Peak Quattro S2 in the struggle to see everything…

From Audi World Rally

Cars, to rally raid specials
and hill climbs beasts,
rally stage had it all

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A year ago we went a bit rogue with this odd-ball wide-
body Polo 1.8T. It might not have been our usual style
of car, but the quality of this build was second to none.
Inside we featured a supercharged VR6 Mk2 Golf,
bagged Corrado VR6, custom T5 flatbed and Kenwood’s
Amarok demo. We also brought you coverage from the
Cult Classic event and ran a tech article focused on
everything wheel related.

5 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER Ɨljŏŀ
Talk about an issue! Five years ago we featured a pair of
Mad Max-inspired Corrados in Paul Bird’s G60 and Ryan
Hatcher’s TDI example. The awesomeness continued
with Matt Perkins’s bagged Audi 80 running an S2 motor,
Don Santora’s wide-arched Mk5 GTI and Lewis Mewse’s
turbocharged Motion sleeper. Inside, we also had a show
report from Gravity, covered Jamie Orr’s European road
trip and looked at the tech behind fitting air ride!

10 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER ƗljŏĊ
We kicked the issue off ten years ago with Harry and
Rob Boness’ incredible Lupo which is still one of the
best out there, then we followed that up with PVW
contributor Kris Clewell and his wife Jes’ Mk1 Golf,
Donkey Tec’s Daniel Kakomschke’s 1000+bhp Mk2
Golf VRT and Andrew Williams and Rich Stockley’s Mk4
Anniversaries. Finally, we bagged Luke Nightingale’s
Mk1 Caddy, Carl Taylor’s recently rolled Audi S4 (right)
and a StillStatic group shoot.

20 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER ƗljljĊ
Twenty years ago it was the turn of Jörn Ballermann
and his incredible Mk1 Golf to take the top spot on
cover, what a car it was! In the mag we caught up
with Will Gock and his ABA turbo Mk4, checked out
Mike London’s Mk4 and Hubert Zimara’s awesome
Corrado VR. With that lot wrapped up, we met up with
Dan Hunter and his Polo, Doug Shepley and his 20v
Mk2 Scirocco and headed to VW Mania, Waterfest
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from Germany belonging to Mark Blumberg and an equally-as-awesome
Euro-look Mk3 Polo owned by Daniel Pöhlchen. Finally, we (well, Vicki
Butler-Henderson before she got famous) tested the new TT and we
checked out a cool Mk3 Cabby in the US of A.

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Tel: 0161 776 0777 Performance and tuning equipment plus Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 0AW Tel: 01728 832880
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Tel: 01482 322446 Web: www.elephant.co.uk
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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VOLKSWAGEN 1.8L ESTATE VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERVAN

£1,295. Karmann Auto 2 litre petrol T-1999,

Arctic Silver MOT 20th Feb 2025, at 106k, 8
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2 tyres, can deliver. Please call 07793
057069, South West.
124265

VOLKSWAGEN 1500 2006, 140 miles, £8,000. Vw lt35 campervan.

1996, £1000. Passat. One previous owner, full
Campervan on v5. Cheap insurance. Please
service history 128k. P.A.S. Central locking
s/roof, Ziebart rustproofed. Lovely condition, call 07783146319, North East.
ideal classic starter. M.O.T. April. Please call 124091
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124047
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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

1969, 23000 miles, £16,500. VW Beetle 1500

model, with a flat windscreen, has been very
well looked after in the 28 years I have had
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more or less everything updated, replaced,
painted and restored and I have a folder
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She has been fully refurbished inside and is 1984, 78000 miles, £3,500. LT 35 2.5
completely colour coordinated throughout. She
2008, £2,850. 6-speed T.D.i diesel manual 2 6 cylinder petrol. Alloy drop side. Would
now has a 1600cc engine since late 2008 and
clocked 7000 miles to date. Penny is MOT and litre, 114000, MOT 30th May 25, no accidents, exchange with cash adjustment for
TAX exempt, but she will have a full service climate control, 4 good tyres, touchscreen 1940s/1950s lorry. Please call 07933319677,
before going off to her new home. Please call radio, absolutely stunning, garaged, could
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VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERVAN VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERVAN VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2008, 80,000 miles, £23,500. VW t5

campervan based on a kombi, two tone
paint job. Works carried out by Big V camper
conversions include a Hi-Lo roof, gas store,
new units with visual displays for electrics
and gas. A Domec fridge freezer hob and sink
space saving table held in sliding door, lights
1975, £23,000. T2 Bay Camper. Tax exempt,
recent full restoration, receipts available. in upper roof space and in tailgate. Comes
Same owner for 24 years. Genuine reason with a vango air awning, a separate tv and 2002, 156975 miles, £5,995. May 2002
for sale, due to wife’s ill health. Insured for dvd player and extras. This has been regularly Transporter T4 888 Special 5 cylinder 2.5
£28,000 would accept £23,000. Located in
serviced including a habitat certificate and TDI diesel. Mot’d until 25 April 2025. All new
Somerset. Please call 07305316953, South
mot and includes service history, a genuine brake pipes. New Glow -plugs. 2 owners
West.
reason for sale. Please call 07983977687, from new. With current owner since 2006.
123113

South West. For further information please contact the

VOLKSWAGEN SPLITSCREEN 123248
seller priced at 6525.00 O V N O. Please call
CAMPER 07764789868, East Midlands.
123981
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T6

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T6

2019, 51000 miles, £31,000. Kombi

(2019/19) Factory Kombi T30 Highline- Indium
Grey. 1 previous owner, current mileage
2017, 83000 miles, £35,000. 17 plate
50,798, full VW main dealer service history, Transporter T6 DSG LWB 204. Stage 1 Remap
1974, 53500 miles, £20,000. South African 7 speed DSG, Apple car play, Android Auto, 245bhp, DSG Remap, Solow Air Suspension
(right handed) fleetline. Imported in 1995. front and rear parking sensors, reversing 3H self levelling management, One off Navis
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1641 engine installed in 2012 along with new tailgate, leather seats, sound deadened,
(No advisories) DSG oil changed at 39695
clutch, new polished crankshaft pulley, oil carpeted panels, heated front seats, heated
miles, front discs and pads changed at 47010
filler aluminium with billet screw cap angled,
windscreen, front and rear dash cam, Alpine
new alternator, CSP 14 inch front disc brakes. miles. Cam belt / water pump belt changed
front speakers. 11 months warranty, fresh
Creative engineering rack and pinion steering. at 47528 miles. Brake fluid changed at last
service. Bed with 2 HD drawers in the back.
Leisure battery in the interior. 240 hook up. service at 50657 miles. Lots of paperwork,
THQ v3 Led Headlights, sequential T6.1
Progressive Webber and full service. Comes
old MOTs etc. Owner’s manual in leather rear lights. Removable towbar. MOT until
with awning, fridge and small cooker. Lots
of extras to come with the van. Please call wallet. Please call 07518808653, East of December. Please call 07710576823, South
07794397638, South West. England. East.
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