Price : 11'900€

Volkswagen Golf Mk3 GTI 2.0 8v – 20th Anniversary Edition (1996)

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For sale on consignment at RYS – Exceptional vehicle, rare condition, 100% original

 

 

📍 A collectible example with a clear history

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Here is a true survivor, in near-new condition, from the highly sought-after “20th Anniversary” special series, produced in 1996 to celebrate 20 years of the legendary Golf GTI.
This Golf GTI 2.0 8v is a French-market car, originally delivered new in Lyon in 1996. It has had only three owners in 29 years

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• 1st owner (France): 19 years of ownership

• 2nd owner (Belgium): 9 years

• 3rd owner (France): return in 2024

 

 

Always carefully maintained, never modified, 100% original down to the smallest details.

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🏁 A true GTI in its original factory spec

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This model is part of the French units fitted with the 8-valve 2.0L engine (AGG – 115 hp).

It strictly adheres to the original factory configuration of the 20th Anniversary edition, with its unique features

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• 16-inch BBS wheels, mounted in 215/40 R16, original spec

• GTI-specific upholstery: black cloth with multicolor pattern

• Original RECARO bucket seats

• White gauge cluster with red needles

• 4-spoke leather steering wheel with red stitching

• Leather handbrake gaiter with red stitching

• Red GTI badges

• Red striping on grille, bumpers, and side moldings

• “20th Anniversary” badges on the sides

• “Satin Grey Metallic” paint, never repainted, with preserved original patina

• Functional A/C option / Electric windows / Central locking

 

 

🔧 Sound mechanics – recent maintenance

 

 

The vehicle has undergone major service work recently, performed by RYS at 79,827 km

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• New clutch cable

• New shift linkage rod

• New center and rear mufflers

• Engine oil change

• Replaced filters: oil, air, cabin

• New Timing Belt Kit (timing belt, accessory belt, water pump, tensioner pulley)

 

🔧 To be noted

 

• Rear tires to monitor (not urgent)

 

No other expenses to anticipate. Mechanically healthy and meticulously maintained. Chassis perfectly clean and corrosion-free.

 

 

🧾 Complete history & original documents

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• Less than 90,000 km since 1996, exceptional for this model

• Original service booklet with all manufacturer stamps

• Full documentation since new

• Volkswagen manuals from 1996 still present (booklets, guides, spare keys…)

 

 

⭐ A one-of-a-kind example on the market

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• No rust, not even under the doors (a known weak point on Mk3 Golfs)

• All equipment works perfectly

• Interior in remarkable condition, flawless upholstery, original plastics in excellent shape

 

This Golf GTI 8v Anniversary is in exceptional condition, preserved with passion, and represents a rare opportunity for any enthusiast or collector.

 

 

🏁 A collector with high value potential

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• Limited edition

• Near-new condition, never modified, factory spec

• Rising value on the youngtimer market

• Eligible for classic vehicle status next year (30 years in 2026)