Introduced towards the end of the Mk1 GTi’s production, and only available with three-door 'hatch' bodywork, around 1,000 Campaign Edition models were produced for the UK.

They featured a factory-installed sliding sun roof, green-tinted glass all round, matte black A-pillars, a four-light front grille with inner fog lights and 14" Pirelli alloy wheels.

Mechanically, the Campaigns didn’t differ from the standard GTi, and remained powered by a naturally-aspirated 112bhp, 1.8-litre inline-four with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Offered here is a rare example of these UK limited-editions and is presented in simply splendid condition following a c.£20,000 restoration in recent years.

The previous private owner entrusted this example to VW specialist, JMR (John Mitchell Racing) in Littlehampton, with the brief of trying to make it one of the very best examples in the country.

The work was extensive and included exterior and mechanical components being fully restored, a rebuilt replace...