Barn find Mk2 VW Golf G60 Rallye - will it start after 20 years?

[@johnnysmith863]

As soon as the door opened and I saw the bird shit I knew Jonny wouldn't be able to resist washing it. Such a cool car.

[@wherearemytesticles]

Nice name haha

[@keohaneorama]

Thankfully, I wanted to wash it myself.

[@johnmcreynolds5299]

I would have washed it as well lol ….. brilliant stuff Jonny!!!🚗🚗🚗

[@YuriTaard]

It's what we all needed

[@wozwoz-w3w]

Is this a message to yourself Johnny 😂

[@tompackage]

I’ve worked as a main dealer tech with VW & Audi since 1997. The Rallye was rare even then, in fact I only worked on 1… it was during a time when VW & Audi were making really special things, G40 Polo’s, Audi/Porsche RS2’s, Mk3 Golf colour concept GTI’s, harlequin’s & The Corrado, the list is almost endless & I’m glad I started my career when I did… nothing is special anymore, modern cars are soulless with no character… love your videos Jonny, thank you 😊

[@bertieperret]

I used to own a G60 syncro wolfsburg edition, even rarer. Got stolen in Antwerp, what a shame. Best car ever

[@wozwoz-w3w]

Absolutely, these modern cars have 0 personality. All special things come from the 80s and 90s

[@SCMOTORTREND]

I take my mk4 golf gti ANY DAY . All the new shit .Plug and play .. not for me 👎🏼!!. Another legendary 22year old VW . I just adore it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@howardjones725]

I ran a Polo G40 for about 4 years, 35 miles each way to work. Great little car, quick and economical, although the brakes could be a bit iffy in the wet.

[@MegaDraadloos]

Same here, from 1992 on... cars like then aren't made anymore..

[@grimtemple]

Amazes me how some people don’t have the foresight to just thrown a cover over a car, I mean come on!

[@southney7211]

I’m guilty of it myself with a G40 Polo.

[@ascgazz]

He might not like his son 🤣🤣

[@grantmckendry3323]

Absolutely criminal.

[@chrisconnolly5173]

@@southney7211 a fine motor

[@SCMOTORTREND]

I want to throw a cover on my mk4 golf gti. Every night. It’s my baby 👍🏼😎🤣💚

[@stupot8572]

Nice little motor. Can’t believe they didn’t clean and cover it years ago, especially when he knew it was being shat on!

[@NOXStellans]

Though we've seen all the covered cars that are rusted out from the trapped moisture.

[@LCOF]

@@NOXStellans breathable car cover

[@saramalou9649]

he prob tired of his soon using his garage. i would have

[@Psychedelic-Playground]

Thats the golf magic. U let it rott for 15 years and it still starts up and is ready to drive. Same with old Civics. Magical cars!

[@andygregory5774]

Love it. My only comment would be to correct you on the Golf Limited (sorry!) The 16v G60 Limited was the most powerful VW made up until the R32, there were 71, and most went to vw personnel. Built on 5 door body shells they were all black I believe, ran small bumpers and had signature blue stripe on the grille (and an offset VW Motorsport emblem)

[@jimtaylor431]

Absolutely one of my lottery win cars. I can at least say I've been a passenger in one... but never got to drive it.

[@KRAMPUS_G60_16V]

72, dark grey, then black, front bumper is US (God knows why) and rear is standard small bumper. All hand built, Hugo Boss had the #16.

[@eeki97]

That’s awesome, looks to be in rather good nick too, interior looks almost brand new. The German temporary plates expired in 2001 (06/07/01 to be exact as the plates say), so it must’ve basically sat for 20 years. Coincidentally I think 2001 was the last time those wheels looked cool!

[@wh0reb0t]

Come on those wheels are almost back in fashion.

[@lptomtom]

Those wheels scream "chav" and look so cheap though

[@samhussey7383]

They wouldn’t look too bad with a silver center cap

[@wh0reb0t]

I can't imagine having something as cool as this just sitting.

[@chadderton]

Epic find, Jonny. Always loved Rallye Golfs. I think the red Mk2 you showed (pictured at your show) is a regular G60. The G60 Limited was a bit of a sleeper: five-door shell, small bumpers, single headlight grille with a black VW roundel and a nice little Volkswagen Motorsport badge with matching pinstripe. I believe the earlier ones were finished in metallic graphite grey and the later ones in metallic black. I seem to recall they with came with BBS RM split-rims. Last time I saw one for sale it was going for about £60,000. A lot of money but worth it IMO.

[@whatsup8464]

Limited had the 16v supercharged unit...210bhp..with leather..syncro

[@snbala]

I am glad it got a good wash finally, no car like this deserves to be left in that state. The fact that it runs is amazing too.

[@ThrushCZX]

I remember seeing these back in the early 2000’s when I started getting into cars, and I wanted one so much! Love the blown arches, and the supercharged engine. It’d be a real pocket rocket now, not quick by todays standards, but still offering that “analogue” driving experience

[@jordyderidder8485]

I had a normal G60 in the mid 90's, probably the best car I've ever owned and still regret selling in favour of a VR6, but hey when your 25 you need newer hotter faster wheels all the time

[@moominadam84]

This is the best of episodes 👌

[@JMc.D]

Johnny there’s a clear need here for Late brake/S&S branded car covers. Sell them for merch and bring them on carchaeology trips and give them to those in need. You’ll extend the life of so many deserving motors!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

There's an idea. The email is open if a brand is watching this.

[@alic9560]

i had a mark 2 8 valve GTi in red. I loved that car. Harry the Golf I miss you.

[@badgersalesman5595]

I was at ( the now long gone ) McMillans VW in Bolton doing my work experience from school when the first G60,s came through and one of the sales lads took me out. I was 15 and it is ingrained as a very good day in my crazy car life. Another brilliant film Johnathan thank you for the memories pal xx

[@CubeCyclone]

One of my neighbours had one in red when they came out. It was a big thing for me to see back then. What a car!

[@joshdobson2737]

Standing ovation for washing the car!!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Wish I'd brought along my pressure washer and proper valet gear though...

[@kells77]

@@TheLateBrakeShow yea man big ups for that legend mate

[@joshdobson2737]

@@TheLateBrakeShow some where in Australia there is a happy man!?!

[@mk2nathan]

A mk2 Rallye in nice condition is worth upwards of £30,000 now. These are a seriously collectable car. I hope it eventually ends up in the hands of someone who will look after it, restore it and cherish it. It's one of my personal dream cars to have one day.

[@user-gc1zn5mn4p]

Over time bird droppings will eat through auto paint. It still needs an exterior detailing & storage cover.

[@richryan76]

0:58 The confident ball adjust of a man who's been on TV so long that cameras have become invisible. I salute you Jonny.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

It had been a sweaty day, what can I say.

[@richryan76]

@@TheLateBrakeShow Your ease in front of camera is what makes you a star. Don't ever change!

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

That thing is sick.

[@StueyMonster]

Definitely a bonus! I had 2x 4WD Mk2 Syncros in the 90s, converted one with an 8v GTI engine and 1 with a 16v GTI engine... then I spent my house deposit on a Mk3 VR6 2.9 Syncro.... Now I run around in a Mk5 TDi 4Motion, so my 4th 4WD Golf... love em :)

[@tazbertdt]

Cool car. One I don't think I've ever seen in the flesh before...

[@badly_dubbed2401]

Love it. I have a bare engine block for one of these in my garage along with a Corrado G60 project I’ve been slowly restoring. Rebuilt the engine and the G-Lader myself. Hopefully see the road next summer.

[@niklaswejedal463]

I like it that 80s cars always seem to generate 80s sounding soundtracks in the videos - loved it! 😄

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

That is the genius of Phil the videographer.

[@niklaswejedal463]

@@TheLateBrakeShow -Thank him a little extra from me!

[@WilliamStevens007]

Never ceases to amaze me what is still about in peoples sheds/garages and outbuildings. What a great car to have tucked away.

[@benhooper1956]

Definitely my favourite Golf of all, probably because it is one of the Weirdest (a common theme with my automotive tastes) and the fact it is basically a quattro with a hatchback. They look really smart, if I ever get the money, would love to find an original UK car, preferably unmolested...

[@unicyclingistheshit]

You'd have more luck finding hens teeth or unicorn shit lol, but i totally get you. The Rallye is my favourite car ever and would love to own one

[@roryb6752]

Had a Mark 2 Golf GTI in Tornado Red from new in 1986 (replaced a Polar White Astra GTE that was written off). Absolutely loved it - it just felt so solid and so much feedback driving it compared to the Astra. Sold it to my brother in law after a couple of years and got a new 205Gti. That rattled more after just 4 weeks than the Golf ever did. One car that I wished I could have kept - happy memories. Loved the G60 Rallye at the time but financial circumstances meant it was way out of my league. Think that the grey really suits the muscular shape of the car. Just a shame about the wheels...... Keep on doing what you're doing Jonny - these finds are getting even more incredible. Best channel on You Tube.

[@ForeverNeverwhere1]

G60, I never got around to owning one, but I had 3 X 92 polo g40s and an 89 g40, all bought crashed, in my french department (46) at one point I owned all but 2 they ever sold there. The handling was erratic, huge lift off understeer mixed with the odd bit of snap oversteer as the chassis was too flexible. I fitted 6 point cages and strut tie bars to mine to solve the issue. Huge fun.

[@Mistabushi]

That smoke out of exhaust... Its the good memories of the 90s leaving the time capsule.

[@MarksRandomVideos]

I would have been absolutely dying to clean it, I could see you were too! Brilliant episode, and an amazing car!

[@davecoussens9801]

Epic find and please please please , find it a cover 👍🏻👍🏻 Brilliant what lurks behind closed barn/garage doors 👍🏻

[@mhoseinofi]

Had one of these in the early 2000s for 4 years as my daily. Loved it. It was a money pit and sucked up all my wages but enjoyed every minute of owning it. The only car I’ve ever regretted selling too. Long live the G60 Rallye. 🫡

[@memento79]

Hace 25 años cuando tenía 19 tube uno rojo Era genial Que gran recuerdo ❤❤❤

[@tiguanman1170]

That takes me back to the early days of GTi Engineering and BR Motorsport and Car & Car Conversions magazine.

[@lukagotua3688]

Great era for VW, so many interesting versions of mk2

[@purple-porker]

I remember thinking WTF when I first saw a Country. So cool, it's a shame we didn't get them in UK

[@Lazerus2008]

Those cars were such a want back in the day but were so bloody expensive.

[@johnsmithmaps]

They are out there ...so much stuff salted away ...👌

[@garythomas9841]

what a nice man you are Jonny and a top notch presenter. Rivetting.Thanks.Subbed.

[@Kompoism]

:o What a car! Proper Unicorn levels of car now tbh. I used to go to GTI international and loads of VAG shows back in the day and to see one then was rare. Usually, you saw other heavily modified MK2's running a Rallye bodykit with a 20v turbo lump or something. This is a special car!

[@fastEdCanuck]

What an unexpected bonus! Thanks for giving it some love ...

[@neiliosr8]

Note to self Jonny, take tools and a full car cleaning kit on your future barn finds, you mentioned a beetle in a field ! I'd forgotten about that video I watched yesterday 🤣

[@kurtbarker3303]

Jonny, great channel and I look forward to each instalment. Just to help you with your Mk2 Golf nomenclature: “Golf G60” (LHD FWD, not officially imported to the UK, and the red car you had at your event), “Golf Rallye” (as depicted in your video, it’s not a G60 Rallye), and finally the “Golf G60 Limited” (5 door shell, synchro, all Schwartz metallic, LHD, 70 built, 16v G60 motor). I hope I recall the details after a 30 year hiatus.

[@Littlemosslad]

Oh my god, that’s amazing. I never even knew they existed; I’ve only seen the Polo and Corrado G versions. Lovely motor that.

[@JD-eo7dr]

This is the most famous G car. How have you not heard of them?

[@Littlemosslad]

@@JD-eo7dr I have no idea!! My stupid brain can can only recall the Polo and Corrado!

[@James-semaJ]

When I was kid there was a garage near me and one of these used to sit outside everyday. I was once there with my dad and got to sit in the passenger seat while it moved about 10 metres, such a cool car. I've heard it's still at said garage.

[@markcollins457]

I don't I ever saw this Golf in the U.S. Great find.

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

My brother has a g60 1st edition . Ported charger 190 bhp. Coil overs , big brakes . It’s lovely

[@joncorry]

Great BBF Jonny! I do have a set of wheel centre caps for the correct wheels ‘Sebring Design”…. Thanks for jogging the old grey matter.

[@darrylmac6150]

I have loved these ever since I've serviced the gearbox for one. I have never actually seen one in person, but getting told "that gearbox is for a supercharged AWD Golf" was enough to get me interested. Absolutely awesome machine

[@jamest5149]

A man after my heart… type 3’s and 4’s 😍

[@BanjoLuke1]

Living on Sarajevo for a few years, I sometimes spent Sunday mornings between 2000 and 2002 at a huge car market. Much of the stock was "liberated" from Zurich, Munich and elsewhere. It was a sort of Brick Lane on acid. The MkII Golf had a hero status on Bosnia; they had been built for quite a few years for the domestic market at a plant just outside Sarajevo. But I digress ..... Among many funky cars of dubious origin at the car market (Autopijaca) one would see the odd Golf Country and VERY occasionally a G60 or even a Golf Rallye. It was a lucky dip for the brave back then. If you knew someone who could "help" with registration, the world was your oyster. I drove a 1986 Jetta GLi that seemed never to need an MoT (Tehnički Pregled). I just sent the papers off and they came back stamped. But I was never quite brave enough to bargain for a fancy blown Golf or a 405 T-16x4 or any of that fancy stuff. And it was all there if you were brave.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Blimey.

[@PixelVogue]

Neighbours is finished now his son can come back and sort it out.....lol

[@nataskirk]

a good friend of mine has had one these for over 15 years . Lysholm supercharged . The thing never stops getting attention.

[@rekleif]

I love these. I had an Integrale 88 8valve in the 90's and my friend had one of these. He was a big vw fan and even had an Oettinger 130bhp diesel Golf 2. Those are probably even rearer than this Rallye Golf. Thank you Jonny for giving us these blasts of the past, for free non the less, here on You Tube. God bless, and much love from Norway!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Many thanks. I must go back to Norway soon for a few videos. Maybe a few forest finds?

[@rekleif]

It was even the same colour as this one.

[@rekleif]

@@TheLateBrakeShow You might find something awesome here. A lot of people have to much money and very little time. Good hunting.

[@rekleif]

@@TheLateBrakeShow I might be able to get you in contact with the guy with the rallye Golf. He’s a character for sure. But also the nicest guy you’ll ever meet. He has been in the car business for his whole life. If you are planning to come here let me know so I can put you two in contact. God bless you Jonny.

[@honestmcgyver]

Surely someone ‘s going to offer a good deal to buy this? What a car and great Nick barring the paint work tidy. Class

[@GeesDrive]

Oh dear lord Jonny! As a 90's Max Power kid, this along with the Escort Cossie is the ultimate.

[@neilmustow368]

Wow quite a find a G60 Mk 2 Golf Rallye pleased you washed the poop off it

[@andycoker3833]

Absolutely love the channel, I'm hooked.

[@ApeLikeThinker]

Makes me miss my VW’s. Had two 1.8t mk4 Jetta’s. One wagon. Other Wolfsburg sedan. That g60 is a thing of beauty

[@uraba624]

im SOOOO happy that the car got washed. any cleaning is awesome.

[@Isthatyoudermot]

"No one expects the G60 Rallye" Monty Python, probably. Great wash music by the way 😌 🙌 👌

[@george-1961]

As a keen car and wildlife enthusiasts it was good to see the swallows and the rare golf. Hats off to the man for allowing the swallows to nest but should at least cover the car 😊

[@fullthrottlemetric]

That's cool that pops keeps it up enough that 20 years later it still starts right up .

[@Sir-Prizse]

Because I grew up with and in a VW Golf 1 1.8 GLI Convertible, VW always has a special place in my heart, especially the Golf 1 and 2.

[@davidp7414]

This is fantastic, sad to see it left in a garage.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Tell me about it. I wanted this one baaaaaadly.

[@Lowe_FD]

@@TheLateBrakeShow time to wipe out the wallet lol

[@hitthepacecar2516]

Wow, it’s held up really well for it’s age. The OEM+ Big wheel ‘Brit look’ was so popular and of it’s time 20(+) years ago but has aged well I think. As a big VW/Audi fan I’d consider the Rallye as the Holy Grail, definite lottery car. I laughed when he said his son wouldn’t sell, totally understandable. Thank you for showing this. ❤️

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

It was text book late 1990s UK modified scene.

[@charliepayy]

i kind of love it tho, it’s like a time capsule and i feel like the period correct look is coming full circle!

[@AdeJohnson]

I own a 2019 Golf R and I think I would swap it for that in a heartbeat, stunning!

[@The_Original_KL]

What a gorgeous car.

[@rtorbs]

This is up there with the Lancia Delta Integrale Evo II, both late 80s - early 90s icons, left hookers and boxy in design. Abolute god tier hot hatches.

[@Android-vk8yh]

What a brakey bonus that was. I do like the old golfs before they got too fat. That's a beauty, It was blasphemy not covering it now and letting the birds poop all over it.

[@91downie]

She’s a thing of beauty

[@PlanetautoUK]

Not what you ever expected to be related to the phrase ‘Barn Find’ thank you Jonny

[@rossmclaren71]

How good were 80s cars ! What a find Jonny !

[@Jamessansome]

It's up there with the most desirable Golfs however only 71 x G60 Limiteds were made. All had a supercharged 210bhp engine, leather interior, 4wd! Awesome cars!

[@thedetailingdoctor5746]

No comment on johnnys detailing efforts 😆🙈 great video and epic car

[@Lee1075]

Nice find. As a bit of info, the German plate on that car is used for driving vehicles that are being exported / moved whilst no longer being registered. It was exported from Göppingen in Germany sometime in July 2001. After the 06.07.2001 that number plate was no longer legal.

[@davidvolker4647]

Thank you, was about to comment on that topic, too. Actually this licence plate was a Temporary registration valid for a maximum of 5 days. Usually these are only used for transport within Germany. Should have used an export plate, which is for driving the car into another country without being re-registered in Germany. So the car is stored there for about 21 years now.

[@jasonblair4057]

Wow, what a cool find. It definitely needs a new home. It was good to see it started right up. Awesome. 👍👍

[@deanwestwood2446]

Same colour as mine 🙌🏼 loved seeing this one jonny👌🏼

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

You have a Rallye Dean? What are they like to live with?

[@deanwestwood2446]

@@TheLateBrakeShow totally fine mate. As long as you have working abs or that system can be a mare to get right. Superchargers are a bit of a grenade if miss treated or regular red lined. Obviously parts are expensive too. 😉

[@grayfool]

Very nice. You just never know what automotive jewels are lurking in your neighbours garage do you.

[@TheShanguin]

Why can't I find gems like this? 😫

[@Dreamcee]

My mates dad bought one of these but got rid of it for a golf country which was even cooler especially seeing it ploughing through 3 foot of snow in the middle of a typical German winter whiteout when our school bus got stuck.

[@ciaranburke3243]

Wtf blowen away by this find talk about coming across a rare car by accident, love it 😍

[@964tractorboy]

Never knew there was such a thing (either), but love it. Gorgeous.

[@pantster9855]

Oh my God I'd forgotten just how nice the Rallye was. That's a fantastic colour too, I'm so glad you cleaned it

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

It is a handsome thing, right?

[@pantster9855]

@@TheLateBrakeShow stunning

[@marcobusch]

Man I've never heard about this Golf, I loved the car.

[@ThomasDoubting5]

That's mint the interior looks new at a glance

[@alanalzee4849]

Fun fact the windscreen on the G60 Rallye Golf was bonded to help stiffen the body shell, no other MK2 Golf had a bonded windscreen

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

I did not know this. Amazing fact.

[@dubayadot]

Late mk2s in usa have them.

[@alanalzee4849]

@@dubayadot I should have added in the UK but thank you for the information 👍

[@danid8405]

Beautiful little beast 😍that's the holy grail of all golfs

[@C22RLD]

Thats bloody lovely

[@blairo15]

What a beauty! 👍

[@fredericoespinoza]

Seeing that Mk2 so dirty make me almost cry with anger. Happy that Jonny cleaned it though 😵

[@mattlaggs5151]

Love how you said some people watching will be saying "forget the beetle, I want the G60". Yeah, hi, me, right here!!

[@macpdm]

Back in the 80s everyone was chopping in their Mk2 Golf GTi for a Rallye. I couldn’t afford one but I got offered a Golf G60 at a good price. This was the 2wd version and looked much more like a GTi. So was less popular. But it was superb and even my wife loved it despite it being LHD.

[@manorbleak1]

I owned a Tornado Red Rallye for 8 years., wish I'd never parted with it. Mine had a few mods which took it to over 230bhp and great fun to drive.

[@samjep2]

That Golf Rallye is amazing

[@TheMidlandAngler]

What a shame it’s just been shat on wasting away instead of restored and admired by someone like me who bloody loves the mk2 particularly and the G60 even more 😍😁👌🏼

[@robsale5239]

Really enjoy this style of video, thanks for the early look 👍

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Pleasure Rob 👊🏽

[@jamesellsworth9673]

THANKS for a look at an amazing version of what started commercial life as a VW Rabbit in the US. THEY were highly regarded, even before the model you found came out.

[@chargeheadsuk]

100 made wow, i do remember them about back in the day. When I had my Daihatsu Charade GTti. Jonny please find one if these Daihatsu's these are nice and rare rally bred beasts that people need to know about. 😉