Hi there,
I'm new to both the forum and C5 ownership! I have wanted one for many years, and ebay bank holiday browsing finally got the best of me, and I spotted one locally, and had a bit of cash burning a hole in my pocket!
I'm too young to remember the C5 when it was new, but I have always had a bit of a thing of 80s tech/design. My pride and joy is a 205 GTi (a 90's model admittedly) which I have restored pretty extensively, mostly DIY, bar the engine rebuild and the sprayjob.
So I have now got a pretty good condition C5 to go with it in the garage!
Its in good order, with a well looked after body, and a fair few original accessories (mudflaps, wing mirors, wet weather gear and tonneau and original charger/battery)
The previous owner (A chap called Jonny- I believe he is on here, but I dont know his username) really looked after it, with him it had NOS tyres and tubes, and brake cables etc, so it still looks nice and original. It just needs a quick clean over, and things checking/ greasing underneath, but mostly looks spot on. A chain tensioner and a few missing bits are required, but very little I have spotted so far!
The original key and battery mount has been retained, so the pod seems to work as it should.
Only got the one photo, but will take some more when I get out and about in it.
Its already been converted to 24v, and my plan is now to finish it off with a 3 speed conversion to get the most out of it. Im sure I will have plenty of questions along the way, but the forum seems pretty extensive, and very helpful, so not got too many fears owning/maintaining it!
Craig