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  1. Volkswagen News Blog
    Eight valve, 16 valve, even 20 valve. When it comes to engines, for a brief period of time how many valves you had was one of the most important specs on the tin. Why would you want the puny 8v model when you could go even quicker with a 16v? And then, for a brief number of years, you could even...
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    While we (im)patiently wait for the MK7 Jetta GLI to debut, here's a little something to start you drooling. This MK1 Jetta GLI is far from stock, but oh so perfect. This Find of the Day would look great parked in your driveway. While the GTI gets all the street cred, the Jetta GLI has been...
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    When it comes to building show cars, the Europeans are quite simply on a different level.  Posted recently to the 'Burn the Mk1s' group on Facebook, this Golf is a prime example of the level that some go to when assembling their perfect Mk1.  And that's why it's our Find of the Day.   This...
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    Around these parts, most anything with a 16-valve Volkswagen engine is looked upon quite fondly.  Examples that are in near-perfect condition really make our ears perk up, and this 1987 Scirocco certainly has done just that.  Without question, this Scirocco deserves to be our Find of the Day...
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    Attendees of the last three Southern Worthersee events will likely recognize the car as it has been a repeat visitor, and named one of the Top 50 back in 2014.  In the past four years, the owner claims that the car has been completely gone through with new paint, a rebuilt 16 valve motor with...
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    To those in the know, the Oettinger 16S GTI is easily considered the 'holy grail' when it comes to first generation cars.  Equipped with an in-house developed 16 valve engine producing more than 130hp, Oettinger 16S converted GTIs were fast enough to outrun many BMWs of the day, and easily...
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    Connoisseurs of rare vehicles, take note.  What we have here is a Mk2 Golf Limited, one of just 71 ever produced and it's currently available in Austria. I personally can't think of a better car to feature as our Find of the Day. Powered by a G60 supercharged 16 valve routed to all four...
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