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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: 1995GTI on 26 April 2009, 20:43

Title: [b]1996 Left-Hand-drive special edition 'Europe'[/b]
Post by: 1995GTI on 26 April 2009, 20:43: Hello, new to this. I have a 1995 GTI golf but i recently got hold of a:
1996 1.6 Golf CL left hand drive. 'europe'
I as wondering do any of you on here know what all extras where on the special edition 'europe' models?
Any information would be great! :cool:
Title: Re: [b]1996 Left-Hand-drive special edition 'Europe'[/b]
Post by: boneybradley on 26 April 2009, 22:01: heres the info i have for the europe model based on cl or gl models from 1993 to 1996

equipment as golf CL/GL with the following:
4-TÃ¼rer Steel wheels 6 J x 14 Tire 185/60 R 14 ,green thermic tinted glass
split rear seat
height adjustable driver's seat
2 head restraints in the back
Power steering,
ABS (std from 1996)
Sliding/tilt glass roof, solenoid operates, with shutter
Radio " beta" , with two speakers (until 1996) radio " beta" , with four speakers (starting from 1996)
tachometer
electrical window (GL)
height adj steering column (GL)
Heatable washer nozzles

hope that helps?
Title: Re: [b]1996 Left-Hand-drive special edition 'Europe'[/b]
Post by: Mikester on 26 April 2009, 22:24: might be syncro too
Title: Re: [b]1996 Left-Hand-drive special edition 'Europe'[/b]
Post by: 1995GTI on 26 April 2009, 22:25: Quote from: boneybradley on 26 April 2009, 22:01
heres the info i have for the europe model based on cl or gl models from 1993 to 1996

equipment as golf CL/GL with the following:
4-TÃ¼rer Steel wheels 6 J x 14 Tire 185/60 R 14 ,green thermic tinted glass
split rear seat
height adjustable driver's seat
2 head restraints in the back
Power steering,
ABS (std from 1996)
Sliding/tilt glass roof, solenoid operates, with shutter
Radio " beta" , with two speakers (until 1996) radio " beta" , with four speakers (starting from 1996)
tachometer
electrical window (GL)
height adj steering column (GL)
Heatable washer nozzles

hope that helps?

Thanks for that! I never realised that the 'europe' meant anything special untill i done a few internet searches.

I dont know what to do with the car, weather to modify it or not. Its far too solid of a car, bought of an old man who had from new, fully stamped service books, even the reciept of purchase! She is in absolute stunning condition!
Title: Re: [b]1996 Left-Hand-drive special edition 'Europe'[/b]
Post by: boneybradley on 26 April 2009, 22:29: well it's rare here..and shows as only sold in germany
Title: Re: [b]1996 Left-Hand-drive special edition 'Europe'[/b]
Post by: 1995GTI on 26 April 2009, 22:39: Quote from: boneybradley on 26 April 2009, 22:29
well it's rare here..and shows as only sold in germany

Yes it was made in the 'Wolfsberg' plant and is still on the original german plates, still has original dealer stickers and even the toolkit. never been smoked in either. lol

What do you think i should do with her?
Title: Re: [b]1996 Left-Hand-drive special edition 'Europe'[/b]
Post by: boneybradley on 26 April 2009, 22:41: It's a difficult question...but it sounds like a good project and worth keeping for the "unusual" factor, and you wont see another around :cool:
Title: Re: [b]1996 Left-Hand-drive special edition 'Europe'[/b]
Post by: 1995GTI on 26 April 2009, 22:45: Quote from: boneybradley on 26 April 2009, 22:41
It's a difficult question...but it sounds like a good project and worth keeping for the "unusual" factor, and you wont see another around :cool:
Might just keep her in the garage for years, i got underneath her the other day. I can not find one small bit of rust, no broken cv boots or drives or anything. I think she is a keeper :smiley:
Title: Re: [b]1996 Left-Hand-drive special edition 'Europe'[/b]
Post by: boneybradley on 26 April 2009, 22:49: sounds like a good plan (I wish i had the space for a similar find :huh:)
Title: Re: [b]1996 Left-Hand-drive special edition 'Europe'[/b]
Post by: 1995GTI on 26 April 2009, 22:57: Quote from: boneybradley on 26 April 2009, 22:49
sounds like a good plan (I wish i had the space for a similar find :huh:)
My original plan was to turn her into a full GTI replica or else go for the 'European' look. Because of its cheaper maintance costs and also its acceleration. Its hard to know. lol
Title: Re: [b]1996 Left-Hand-drive special edition 'Europe'[/b]
Post by: Wayne on 26 April 2009, 23:34: Keep it standard, something different.
Title: Re: [b]1996 Left-Hand-drive special edition 'Europe'[/b]
Post by: Mikester on 27 April 2009, 16:55: Build it to the car you want it to be mate. Best thing to do.