1983 Volkswagen Mk1 Golf GTI | Swinton, South Yorkshire

A 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI, the Mk1 that helped establish the hot hatch. It paired a compact, practical hatchback body with a fuel-injected engine and firmer suspension. It is liked for its tartan seats, red-edged grille and golf-ball gear knob. This car is green with a grey interior, a sober combination that sits well against brick, concrete or open countryside. Its 1.8-litre engine is the larger unit the GTI gained in 1982. The short, upright body keeps it in proportion in tight locations, and it has room for five. Film and television productions can use its early-1980s shape as a period scene car. Photography and fashion shoots get a boxy, compact profile, and events get a model closely tied to the rise of the hot hatch. It also suits a wedding or a personal hire. The car is based in Swinton, South Yorkshire.