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1988 MK2 Golf GTi 16v
@dan.sequeira
@retrorewind.meet

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@16v.dan stunning valver spotted at @rollhardd looking awesome. Dan’s car is truly incredible.

We need just 7 more names on the group buy list in order to be able to begin the next small batch of our signature 16” RA’s. Email us at info@b-star.co.uk or visit our website and message us to get on the list for yours 👍

Our 16” RA wheels are made in Italy 🇮🇹 to the following spec;
8 x 16”
57.1 centre bore
4 x 100 pcd
With Et35 offsets
Available with or without the diamond cut rim lips.

If you have any questions, or to order your new 16” RA wheels, please email us directly at :

info@b-star.co.uk

#mk2golf #classicvolkswagen #vr6 #gti #golfgti

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Amazing group of people and cars 🫶

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#classicsatpenshurst #classiccars

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Great to see @16v.dan at @rollhardd last week, gorgeous car with unbelievable gloss levels to the finish. Car looked amazing 👌

The group buy list is now half full for the next small batch of our signature 16” RA’s. Email us at info@b-star.co.uk or visit our website and message us to get on the list for yours 👍

Our 16” RA wheels are made in Italy 🇮🇹 to the following spec;
8 x 16”
57.1 centre bore
4 x 100 pcd
With Et35 offsets
Available with or without the diamond cut rim lips.

If you have any questions, or to order your new 16” RA wheels, please email us directly at :

info@b-star.co.uk

#mk2golf #classicvolkswagen #vr6 #gti #golfgti

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‘Living in 2026 but wishing to be in 1986’

#autofinesse #mk1fiesta #classicfordmagazine #retroford #blueoval

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A very wet Players Classic today, but a brilliant day catching up with everyone and cruising up with @zachs635 and @alpinacoladaa. #bmw #bmwclassic #e21 #playersclassic #e24

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Two for #mk2sday with @16v.dan
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Engine: 2.9L VR6 w/ Omex ECU running 198bhp
Wheels: Banded G60 Steels - 8” Front / 9” Rear
Tyres: 195/45r15 Maxxis Victra Z3

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I first met Dan around three years ago when he was struggling to find the right car. A mutual friend from @vwgolfmk2ownersclub / @southeastmk2golfs put us in touch and the brief was simple:

“Find me the best GTI possible for my budget — I don’t really know what I should be looking for.”

Safe to say, we found a good one.

A very tidy 1988 Atlas Grey Mk2 Golf GTI 16V with around 100k miles — solid, honest and, most importantly, a genuine 16V. It needed a few jobs here and there, but the foundations were exactly right.

Dan had always wanted a GTI, largely inspired by growing up around his father’s various VW projects over the years. Once the car was home, he slowly began putting his own stamp on it.

Chris @bstarwheels supplied a stunning set of RA wheels — 16” with ET35 and ET25 offsets — wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres in 195/45/16. Matt at @trackslag_com supplied one of his legendary stainless exhaust systems, while Andy at BD Engineering carried out a full K-Jet rolling road setup alongside Martin at @grey_goose_restorations replacing the WUR. Additionally, @thebeast_20vt sorted out various other items such as the gear linkage rebuild and servicing.

The result is exactly what a Mk2 GTI should be — usable, sorted and properly enjoyable to drive.

Stories like this are exactly why getting the right advice early on matters. Finding a genuinely good Mk2 GTI today is becoming increasingly difficult, especially for buyers who may not know the common pitfalls, originality concerns or what really separates a good car from an expensive mistake.

At Stirrup Automotive, the focus is always on helping clients source the best possible car for their budget — whether that’s a modern performance model or a cult classic icon like this. The right car from the outset not only makes ownership far more enjoyable, but has the potential to prove to be a smart long-term investment as values continue to strengthen.

If you want to follow Dan’s journey further, please follow him on @retrorewind.meet / @16v.dan

#golfgti #volkswagen #vwgolf #gti #mk2golf

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Last weekend we headed over to Retro Rides for a weekend full of everything we love about the scene - motorsport history, perfectly imperfect paintwork, period details, engine swaps, race cars and laid-out classics all in one place.

Everywhere you looked there was something different, from immaculate builds to cars wearing decades of history with pride. Exactly the kind of atmosphere we want Retro Rewind to capture.

Already counting down the days to the next one!

@retroridesofficial
@retroridesevents
@goodwoodmotorcircuit

#RewindingSoon

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What an amazing event at Manston Airport with the guys at @petrolheadonism

Looking forward to Supercar Fest on Sunday 🏎💥

#dansautomotiveservices #Petrolheadonism #supercars #helicopter #airport

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Weekends don’t get much better than @retroridesevents Weekender at @goodwoodmotorcircuit 🙌

#retrorides #retroridesweekender #goodwood

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BTCC INSPIRED VOLVO 850

Just makes us smile everytime we drive it 🏎💥

#dansautomotiveservices #btcc #volvo #volvo850 #retro

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