After 18 months It I Finished! 1983 Mk1 Golf GTI Restoration 1.8 20v t Engine Swap

The time has finally come to bolt the final pieces to the car. So so stoked with how this has turned out!
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[@jasonmyers2005]

Dan, you’re going to get a thousand comments telling you what an amazing job you’ve done. So just to echo what everyone is going to say - massive congratulations that is a beautiful car, you’ve done an amazing job … be very proud

[@thekfcboss64]

I can honestly say I’ve never felt so pleased for somebody I’ve never met as I did for you watching this video, I’ve followed the series and enjoyed every instalment, the look on your face when you drove the car up the yard is what life is all about, totally buzzing for you!

[@farrukhharoon239]

Fantastic ! Watched this progress over last couple of years ! One suggestion would be to restore the previous wheels or get a set of period BBS split rims. They set the car off far better

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Dude you have absolutely smashed this! What a build! What a guy!

[@martindivall5301]

I have watched every video, through the highs and lows, the ones where you could hardly bring yourself to work on it. All I can say , is you must be so proud , and rightly so. It has been worth every single hour of graft, blood sweat and tears. now Enjoy it Dan.

[@FrankParkin]

The series that the mk1 deserved. Awesome achievement on both counts. Give it a couple of years and I think you will have a £100k car there.

[@nabbs341]

Dan! Dan! Dan! Look at what you have! She is stunning! Colour is gorgeous, stance is on point, wheels are on point, interior is just the right amount of luxurious and the engine bay is a definite "Jewelry Box!" You should be on the moon right now lad!! Congrats mate, from what you started with to the end product is amazing! Can't wait to see what's next 😂😂 Spot on kid!!

[@markopetrovic3491]

I'm speechless... Dan the Man you've done it💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@jeffhubbard5660]

Stunning work. The smile speaks volumes......

[@hothatch1520]

You have done a meticulous and beautiful job on this iconic car. You must feel proud !

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you! I am very very proud of it.

[@MALVSMACHINE]

That’s been such an enjoyable series. Thanks Dan, and well done 👏🏻.

[@JP-zy2fi]

Afta all that work you must be buzzing with the end result, It's looking truly stunning. Now get that mot booked and enjoy it

[@AaronUnknownPerformance]

Stunning build mate 👏🏻

[@mckeon1960]

Love love love ...this was my first car golf mk1 gti red 1983 had so much fun, I did put koni shocks on it and low profile tyres to lower a bit and stability around corners, none of the other girls did anything with their cars, but I just loved this one, great car. Enjoy 😉 feel like a right dinosaur now

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you!

[@myownselfaswell]

Great job Dan! It's been so very enjoyable watching you throughout this whole process. Super inspiring 🙌

[@susanwright1071]

Congratulations Dan. I’m so proud of you and what you’ve accomplished. Can’t wait to see it. Amazing job!

[@driveheritage]

We're just stopping by to be another voice in the crowd who are SCREAMING at how awesome this looks!! Dan, you have done yourself PROUD!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@raymondlynch5424]

Now your glad you saw this project through to the end and rightfully so! Nicely executed with great vision ✔️👌👍😎

[@martinsherred8302]

Dan absolutely out of this world,massive effort through out to get this superb finished mk1 gti.👌

[@mick5862]

Delighted for you Dan,all your hard work has paid off. The Mk1 looks amazing. Well done.

[@stefansstuff2290]

Dan, you can be proud!! It’s an awesome looking car, am quite envious. It looks absolutely amazing, well done and congrats !!!!🍾

[@urbanhomeimprovements]

Wow Dan amazing job. That paint amd interior is perfection. Be very proud of that achievement 👏

[@darrengreen2697]

Dan I have loved the series on the Golf , you have done an amazing job well done.

[@steven907]

Car looks absolutely amazing

[@dillanmistry]

Restored to a show car and looks so amazing

[@perfectpoodle3628]

Brilliant job Dan as always I said this was the best Channel on KZbin thanks for the inspiration to get my own project car

[@carguyuk7525]

Epic build series. Congratulations. Fantastic car, one of the projects on KZbin.

[@samdub]

Incredible project and the finished result is amazing! Well Done you!

[@calebshunmugam8920]

Wow, been following this build from day 1. What a transformation. You have created a masterpiece bru. She's a absolute stunner😍🔥💯🙌 well done

[@CherylCold]

Thats the face of happiness. The end of a journey and complete satisfaction. Bravo!

[@liamglover4794]

Big achievement, I’ve really enjoyed watching the process and now the end product of all your hard work! Looks class Dan. Can’t wait for the next project

[@stephreilly9463]

Well done Dan! absolutely stunning show car. The detail is jaw dropping! colour combo is perfect 👏👏👏

[@bobfrankish8883]

Simply stunning Dan. Well done mate.

[@martincox31]

Wow ....absolutely amazing well done, I've watched this build from the start and enjoyed every single part of it .... 👍 well Done Dan 👏 👍👍

[@abdelhadi6713]

That moment when you drive ur project car for the first time.... Just wow reminded me of when i drive mine for the first time, cant wait to experience it again with my mk1 project .... Thank you and keep going

[@Chrisk427]

that engine bay is just spectacular....

[@carlpeterson1888]

Well done Dan.... What an amazing job you've done with that mk1 don't ever sell it... Hope to see it in person at a show this year.... Next build mk2?......... Well done again 👍👏👏

[@RyanBurisch]

Well done Dan, absolutely cracking job you've done!

[@davidb3541]

Wicked work Dan next time I'm in Peterborough I'll give you a shout I'd love to see that car in person.

[@zoon57]

Absolutely fantastic job! Huge talent and skill. Well done 👏🏻

[@jamesbrearley2104]

Dan you’ve done an unbelievable job. The work you have put into this in a relatively short space of time is amazing. Take a bow sir. It has been great to watch. 👌🏻

[@MrAidanfleming]

Watched from the start, every video. Dan, the car looks incredible! Wouldn’t change a thing 🎉

[@matthewhann9376]

You should be massively proud of your self mate, from where it was to how it sits now hats off to you it looks incredible

[@paulrafferty4089]

That smile on your face says it all, the time and effort you've put into the golf has paid off, you've got a piece of automotive gold there, you should be very proud of what you have achieved mate.

[@ooGQoo]

Absolutely stunning Dan! There’s nothing better then stepping back and looking at all your hard work come to life and all your ideas in your head become reality. I built a 200SX many years ago so I know how you feel. You should feel super proud of yourself. Good luck at the event on the weekend. 🟥🟠

[@kishannagia6601]

Best Mk1 build..really enjoyed this series..thanks Dan for producing such a beaut

[@kylestumpo7372]

Awesome job Dan, the car looks amazing! I hope you keep this one, for yourself to enjoy.

[@stephenmorris5097]

Hard to believe it’s the same car! Awesome job Dan fair play 👍👍

[@alexjones8296]

Fan bloodytastic, Dan! Knew your long toil would be worth it. Thanks so much for sharing this build with us; I’ve loved every episode. NOW ENJOY!❤️👊

[@bigeein]

Fantastic achievement Dan. Great to see the results from all your blood ,sweat , and tears. I hope you have many enjoyable days driving and showing the car. Well done dude , I’m buzzing for you

[@jeddahdriving1872]

Wish I was in the country to see this in the flesh. I know you said a while ago that you thought my anthracite grey MK4 looked good when I drove through lutterworth a couple of years ago. Mine does not begin to come close to this. Fantastic results and has been great watching. Thanks

[@razzledan77]

Phenomenal. Congratulations Dan.

[@user-io3vx5zm7s]

Well done mate, stunning!

[@jonathanluce9130]

Looks and sounds great, good to see it working now, well done Dan.

[@joshjackson7770]

Remarkable mate! Followed your channel from the camper build and now this. Such a talent! Can’t wait to see your next projects

[@01Tecnocom]

I have been following your project since minute 1, a spectacular work, a large number of hours that it will have cost you behind the camera off that we have not seen, and above all the effort and dedication that you have put into it... congratulations DAN... you deserve to be able to enjoy it now very very very comfortable and that everything goes perfect…!!! a hug and CONGRATULATIONS

[@01arron]

Looks amazing. Pressed number plates would Look so good on the car fella

[@waldi2302]

Gratulation for building my dream car. You did a wonderful restomod to it

[@markhorsburgh3989]

WOW!!! Just WOW Dan. Unbelievable transformation from the basket of soup you started with, to this amazing looking car. I hope you're really proud of your achievements Dan, as it looks absolutely stunning 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@4100Alex]

Looks unreal, good job Dan!!

[@vceenomaine2562]

Great News, great build and and a super Dan Chambers

[@oliverwoodham6685]

Great looking car, great job on the restoration you done yourself proud 👏

[@martinnicholls1871]

Wow, what a lovely looking car, Great job Dan

[@saadchuck6379]

Well done Dan. Beautiful car

[@user-xq1ms6of5t]

Looks absolutely stunning, just how a MK1 should look 👌👌 Such an inspiration to get my rst done, can't wait to see what you tackle next chap 🔥🔥

[@mirfmat]

Well done it looks amazing 👏

[@neiljackson5137]

18 months! That’s some going that Dan. Well done, looks lovely.

[@Benjay1975]

Dude, well done, been dying to see final product, so good, love it. Awesome!

[@mikeevans1285]

WOW JUST WOW well done Dan 👌

[@rossmccann1106]

Took an unreal car and sent it to space what a job you’ve done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@alexposegil]

Fantastic achievement. Well done Dan

[@matmarsden1]

Massive well done Dan, the golf looks awesome. Roll on the next build lad.👍🏻

[@craigbarrett2278]

Proud moment. Well deserved!

[@dayneditiont5.163]

Congratulations Dan on absolutely awesome little machine. 👏 Hopefully get a chance to meet you and this little beauty sometime in the near future. Our mk2 20vt is almost finished so we would love come done and catch you at a show. Well Done Sir!! 👌

[@soldier16790]

congratulations! great job!

[@neighboursconstrictors1390]

Great work Dan👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Looking forward to seeing it and you at some car show soon.

[@stuart7523]

Fantastic results. Really pleased for you 🤘🤘

[@stevencrosland581]

What a build and you kept going after everything well done Dan 👊🏻👊🏻

[@Elitevolkswagens]

Incredible transformation bro! Looks stunning! 👊🏽😎

[@terrywareham1278]

Just a wonderful job, looks beautiful

[@bikersparky]

Saw it glistening today at the show, awesome job mate!

[@h12st_d63]

You’ve nailed the resto-mod vibe on this, nothing is quite as it came out the factory but you can’t quite put your finger on what or why! Perfect pal, just perfect 👌🏻

[@workshopprojects2643]

Mega work dan its looks bang on. great series and looking forward to the next project. never thought we would see this finished when you were cutting it up.Well done !!!!! Mega

[@keithclayton654]

What a fantastic job Dan,just love that interior well done 😎

[@2012richj]

that interior looks sick mate well done, hope the show goes well 👍

[@seb4298]

Looks amazing absolutely love it Great skills

[@seanharris3217]

That is an incredible build, loved every video on it, it’s looks better then factory

[@Dez55166]

What an achievement Dan it looks stunning 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@colingarner6175]

Nothings happening !! Love the finished car , brilliant .

[@TrueSoltani]

Congrats mate!

[@alanh2062]

Dan, truly stunning mate, brand new modded mk1, how it should look in every way, made me smile when you drove it for the first time as reminded of when I 20 valved my mk3 golf vr6 and drove that for the first time, thank you 👍

[@leegodbold1827]

Absolutely love it Dan well done

[@mouhameddz8918]

Happy ending, we've been waiting a long time

[@cornhole9699]

Massive congratulations

[@pete1973x]

You've a right to be proud there Dan, car looks amazing. Well done for sticking with it. Particularly loving that super clean engine bay. What's next mate?

[@badger_claws]

Looks amazing, well done mate 👍

[@landroverSV]

Dan your vw is awesome. You brought back memories of when I had my 1985 mars red GTI that I transformed into a 16V look alike. Changed the front doors to 1990 doors rear hatch to 1986 hatch door for third break light and the whole OEM 16V big bumper look. Also the interior received the 16V look with black headliner door cards dashboard....she was a looker. Again nice awesome job with yours enjoy!

[@MrJyuuki]

such a gem, congrats and enjoy!

[@bugzy1421]

WOW 🥺😳, amazing build Dan. Simply amazing. Well done 👍

[@howtodiy7350]

Absolutely love it Bud.... You know how to paint👍❤️👍👌