Is this a MkI or a MkII ?

[V6 Man]

Mk2.1 - there seems to be a lower front valance of sorts, no discernable line denoting a seperate nose-cone, later style wheels (with mk3 centre caps for some reason!), large wing mirrors and just a general overall hunch that it's an early mk2.

[Ride_on]

I do not subscribe to the different Mark theory, there were differences every year.

The nose cone change around 81-82, short bumpers are mostly 1980. Wing indicators did not disappear until the last bumpers came in with the indicator built in (86).

I find it very hard to tell on this photo to be honest, I would be tending towards the nose cone type, the angles just look like it, with the thinner nose, and no upwards angle on the bonnet.

[volvomania]

Going on the bad pics and the date of first registration I would say it is a late MY'81.
Going the Mk way it is a late MkII, MkI going from 76-78 and MkII from 79-81.

[foggyjames]

Oooooh...super-nerdy fun!

I'm pretty sure it's a 1981 car (so the last "nosecone" year). The top of the front corners are too rounded to be a mk2....and the bonnet is too flat. The front is just the wrong shape to be a mk2.

If we're being picky, 1981 front bumpers are unique...they look the same, but they're curved, not pointed like 82-85 ones. Of course you've also got plain (DL/DLS) and chrome (GL/GLS) inserts. I better not run into anything, or I'm never going to find a replacement bumper!

cheers

James