Unsure where to post - Golf mk1 content

don't know loads about them, but it's called a Citi Golf in SA

I would want to make sure it's been undersealed/rust protected as I cant see that they would have done much in the way of protection from the factory.

Always found them interesting as they look to have a Fabia dash, cant remember if the front end is slightly different as they seem to have a mk2 nose.

www.ebay.com/itm/VW-MK1-LIMITED-EDITION-/324374538107

Will have a look out for an r-line

Its called the Citi Golf in South Africa. They are basically a 1970's mk1 in layout and basic suspension, face lifted of course and a more modern interior (skoda fabia?)

I'm pretty sure the engine will be a 1.6 sohc lump very similar to what was fitted to the late 90's early 00's Golf mk4, Beetle, Bora and octavia etc. If its multi point injection it'll have  about 100hp (almost mk1 gti performance), about 80hp if its on single point.

Loads of parts mechanical parts are shared with European models and the great thing about VW's is that part number are stamped on virtually every part making sourcing odd ball stuff easier. Should be easy to lower etc. Model specific Interior and exterior trim parts will be tricky to source in the UK although UK dealers can also access the part catalogue for the Citi Golf (or at least we could 4 years ago when I worked for VW) and order if required (may take a while to arrive!).

I looked into importing one a few years ago and think they'd be a pretty cool car. 

Good grief doesn't anyone read posts before they reply! I'm sure I posted #2 in this thread saying south African Citi golf with Fabia dashboard and every post there after saying it's called a Citi golf in SA and think it has a Fabia dash lol.

Right, as said engines will be found in polo 6n and golfs with mpi.
Suspension/drivetrain. This will differ slightly from original 70's mk1 as stated in this thread. I have a 1990 mk1 cabriolet, and these use a bit of hybrid between mk1 and mk2, mainly being hubs and driveshafts are 100mm instead of 90mm.
Bodywork. This differs from original mk1, where the leading edge of the front wings are raked at more of an angle given them a profile that look more like a mk2 golf. This makes a different front grille necessary. Front door glass is one piece, doing away with the quarter light. Door mirrors are moved to bottom corner of side windows, instead of mounted on the door where the quarter light bar is. Rear window is different from a standard mk1, being not as flat and incorporating the rear wiper.
Bodyshell has a hockey stick shape pressing on the c pillars which the original mk1 didn't have.

you'll also see that the three replies were posted at 9:52, 9:55, 9:57 so potentially you all clicked add reply at the same time and type at different speeds. congratulations on being the fastest typist Mavis Beacon eat your heart out

Just to add, Mavis Bacon is not a real person! (not sure how relevant that is!?)

I know, who knew? Being honest, I had to Google Mavis after your post, I hadn't heard of her before. It was a useful Google, though. As I now have a new nickname for the speed-typing lady at work! Every day is a school day...

It’s a South African citi golf, with a Fabia dash.

Haha 🤣