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The 2002 VW Golf GTI is a 25th Anniversary model of the classic car. It will be sold as part of the Silverstone Auctions’ Classic Sale at Silverstone this Saturday (July 31).
Only 1,800 were shipped to the UK when they were first made, and cost £18,680.
As part of the limited run in the UK, 900 of the cars were equipped with a 1.8-litre turbo petrol engine with 180 bhp.
The other 900 were made with a 1.9-litre diesel engine, capable of producing 150bhp.
The Golf up for auction is a petrol model in reflex silver and is number 718 of the UK-delivered cars.
It was first registered in October 2002 and has seemingly been locked away ever since.
Records show just one owner, and the inspection shows that the car is as good as new.
Despite its age, it has just eight miles on the odometer and is hoping the unique feature will fetch a pretty penny on Saturday.
The car boasts a top speed of 138 miles per hour and has a 0-to-60 acceleration time of just 7.6 seconds.
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The Silverstone Auctions’ website describes the Volkswagen as a “real eye-opener”.
The interior contains aluminium-coloured sill panel trims, complete with GTI logo and ergonomic Recaro sports seats.
The website says: “(The car was) Just recommissioned including its ‘first’ Pre Delivery Inspection by VW Dealer.
“The modified bumpers at the front and rear, 18-inch BBS alloy wheels with 225/40 R18 tyres, the widened sills, rear spoiler and rear apron all combine to give a sporty overall impression.”
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