Ben became a hoarder, collecting Mk2 GTI parts (many of which were obscure ... But since there weren't a lot of proven mods for his particular 1.8L Volkswagen, creativity took over.

The combination of OE capability and available mods means that even after 13 years of ownership, his love affair with the Mk2 is still strong. Shortly after purchasing the GTI, Andrew had the ...

Volkswagen's mantra for building the Mk2 GTI – and its Golf base – was bigger ... $4,200 asking – with those wheels? Or, has this modded VW been too far redefined to ask that much?

Combining the everyday usability with a proper enthusiastic character on the road, the MK2 GTI was an irresistible car at the time, paving the way for the numerous hot hatches that followed.