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Worth of Old Golf
Tnate - April 26th, 2005 at 09:02 PM

Any rough guestimates on the price of a 1977 Golf GLS is average condition?

Are they a reliable car? Fuel efficient? I know nothing about old golfs but would love some info. Things to look out for etc.

Cheers
Tnate


phatrat - April 26th, 2005 at 09:20 PM

1977 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Hatchback GLS 3dr Man 4sp 1600 (Mar onwards)
National average price - private sale* $700 - $1,700
Price when new (RRP) $6,299

1977 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Hatchback GLS 5dr Man 4sp 1600 (Mar onwards)
National average price - private sale* $800 - $1,900
Price when new (RRP) $6,599

1977 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Hatchback GLS 5dr Auto 3sp 1600 (Mar onwards)
National average price - private sale* $800 - $1,900
Price when new (RRP) $7,149




http://www.redbook.com.au/ 


VolksFolks - April 26th, 2005 at 09:22 PM

hey i have a 76, $1200, a little cracker

Andy


phatrat - April 26th, 2005 at 09:29 PM


VolksFolks - April 26th, 2005 at 09:38 PM

the two door i have
http://www.users.on.net/~volksfolks/golf/golf2.JPG
http://www.users.on.net/~volksfolks/golf/golf1.JPG
http://www.users.on.net/~volksfolks/golf/golf.JPG


karmannghia60 - April 26th, 2005 at 10:07 PM

I reckon between $1k & $2k for something decent. Certainly you can get them cheaper for wrecking material. I had a few, they go like a rocker, well not exactly but you know what I mean. Cooling was always a problem though. Most of the ones I owned over heated
Raf


Crazy George - April 27th, 2005 at 02:54 PM

Many many Golfs have passed thru (and still in) these Hands... if not over?? close to 100!!!!
I have currently 20....... Have Had plenty Mk1's (74>83)a couple mk2's(84>92)..& a Mk3(93>98) Vr6(new)..
mk1's a re classics now .. as most ov u know..started the hatchback revolution...standard 1/4 mile in 17.99 sec's!!! . thats 1.6 carbi 4speed!!!..they re lite..so quick & fuel efficent..... very roomy inside.. rear seat folds forward(put ur mnt bike in there)...Most of the Mk1's in OZ...ar 1.6 4speed carbied engines... these r good ..stndrd Solex carby is a good thibng wen workin proprly . alot go for a weber,,very fuel efficient too...prices range.....I sell mainly 2 owner cars.. round the 2000-2500 mark.. theres alot ov crap around but u need to check for rust mainly under the passenger wheel well..floor pass side,,,pillars...bottom rear arrches(back)...tailgate..bottom doors(perished rubbers cause this)...most cars if good r straight..if dents in the roof?? good chance ben hit up da bum (greek style!!)tthe early cars 76' were built in australia.. these r lighter,, but prone to rust... mechanicaly easy to work on.. most common prob's
1)Cv's 2)Front Wheel bearing's3)clutch4)gearbox<<note the old 4speed is bullet proof!! u drive it no oil! still goes!!..but syncrows go in 2nd gear .very common prob..5)engine mounts6)rack/steering..,,,,Most common colours...76 blue,white ,yellow.red,77 silver,red,white,78 beige,silver,red,yellow,79 silver,beige,green.white... i could go on on... hope thi helps u??.. cheer gee.. feel free to contact me with any queries..;0 NOte.. thermo fan switches r the main prob with overheating/cooking the engine.. keep on top ov that with cold switch.70-75deg..;) AND chechk the oil & Coolant very regularly>. Ans very happy motoring!!


Tnate - April 28th, 2005 at 10:02 AM

Thank you all for the help ;)


joshyd - April 29th, 2005 at 09:49 PM

im also interested in purchasing and doing up a mk1. :party haha

VolksFolks- are you in victoria or tasmania??? your car looks like a little stunner. how much (roughly) were u after for that one?? just gives me an idea of what they are worth.. cheers

crazy george- do you know any good sites with general knowledge about mk1's? like common mods and stuff.

if i got one, id like to give it a respray, lower it with some nice rims, and get the old motor running a bit quicker. :D


VolksFolks - April 29th, 2005 at 09:59 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by VolksFolks
hey i have a 76, $1200, a little cracker

Andy


I will deliver to you in Melbourne for beer and food..around $100 delivery


it has a 2inch stainless exhaust and sounds/goes great, no rust at all, will need tyres, i have 17 inch alloys for it soon, extra cost, give me a bell 0400 16 14 12

Andy

[Edited on 29/4/2005 by VolksFolks]


joshyd - April 30th, 2005 at 04:04 PM

ahh interesting...

ill have a think about it. im still noob, and havnt figured out if i really want one or not yet.

:beer


karmen - April 30th, 2005 at 08:53 PM

check e-bay fast for a 1990 cabrio 1 day to go

$6000 ?will get you on the road