Hey Folks,
After owning a Mk2 Polo GT for my first car I have always pined for a G40...20+ years later I see there is one for sale at a garage just south of London. Its been up for sale for a couple years so many of you may know of it? Other than the price is there a reason why this hasn't sold before now? Going to view but anxious its a rotter in a fancy dress.
any advise would help.
https://www.wheelbase.uk.com/vehicle/volkswagen-polo-13-g40-coupe-3dr-petrol-manual-113-bhp-in-surrey-815868af-c386-47bc-a24f-9644c4d49bda
It's been for sale for a long time, probably due to the price which started something like 16k.
They are still 30+ years old, so bushes, corrosion etc can still get the better of them when stored.
hey Pete,
Flew down to London from the north east of Scotland to view this G on the weekend, I went with a long list and intention to check every nut and bolt before contemplating buying but when the garage door opened I was SOLD! This G is coming to Scotland and I cant wait to cherish it.
A dream come true 8)
Congrats on the purchase, it does look a nice example. There is a PH article on it from when it first went on sale if you've not seen it. https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-spottedykywt/gold-dust-grade-vw-polo-g40-for-sale/46568
cheers fella, looking forward to taking delivery of it on the 18th and giving it a good going over and getting it out once the salty roads are gone in spring.
I'd be changing the charger timing belt at the very least before running it btw. There is a guide on here I think on how to do it.
hey Sam
The charger was serviced and belt replaced last year with a handful of miles done since. Got my 1st proper drive out in it today and I had a smile from ear to ear!
very cool! So has this set a new record for a G40 sale price in the UK?
Quote from: hayesey on March 07, 2025, 11:44:31 AMvery cool! So has this set a new record for a G40 sale price in the UK?
Please don't think I paid anything near the asking price, but yeah I am not sure what the top end price has been for a G40
I know one sold for £10k 3 years ago or so. Might have been an £11k one since.
Anyway, that doesn't really matter just curiousity.
Hopefully you're still enjoying it. Get some photos of it up!
Check out Insta page I have created for her, going to fill this with resto pic's and adventures planned and unplanned.
https://www.instagram.com/g4o_ho/profilecard/?igsh=MTM2eTB1c3lmY3NiZg%3D%3D