Ep 6. Volkswagen Golf Mk1 GTI (2)
- TV-PG
- 22 min
Wheeler Dealers is a popular television show that follows car enthusiast Mike Brewer and mechanic Edd China as they buy and restore classic cars to sell for a profit. In season 1 episode 6, titled Volkswagen Golf Mk1 GTI (2), Mike and Edd take on the challenge of restoring the iconic 1984 Volkswagen Golf Mk1 GTI.
The episode begins with Mike scoping out potential cars to purchase at an auction. He spots a blue and black Golf GTI and is immediately smitten. Mike successfully bids on the car and takes it back to the garage to show Edd. The car is in decent shape, but it needs a bit of work to bring it up to par.
Edd starts by stripping down the engine and replacing the old parts with new ones. The car also receives new brakes and suspension components to improve its performance. The team decide to keep the original paint job, but give the car a good clean up and polish. The interior is in need of a lot of work, including new seats, carpeting and headliner. Edd also replaces the dashboard and installs a new stereo system.
As they work on the car, Mike and Edd discuss the history of the Golf GTI and its impact on the automotive industry. They also talk about the unique features of the car, such as the iconic plaid seats and the 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine.
The team runs into a few challenges along the way. They discover that the car's exhaust system needs to be replaced, which involves a lot of work underneath the car. They also struggle to find replacement parts for some of the interior pieces.
Despite these challenges, Mike and Edd are determined to complete the project and sell the car for a profit. After several weeks of hard work, the car is finally finished. They take it for a test drive and are thrilled with how it performs. The Golf GTI handles well and has plenty of power.
At the end of the episode, Mike and Edd take the car to a dealer to sell it. They hope to make a profit of £3,000 on the car. The dealer is impressed with the car and offers them £5,000, which is more than they were expecting. Mike and Edd happily accept the offer, and the episode ends with them planning their next project.
Overall, Volkswagen Golf Mk1 GTI (2) is an entertaining episode of Wheeler Dealers that showcases the skill and knowledge of Mike and Edd. The episode is sure to please car enthusiasts and provide insight into the process of restoring a classic car.
