u/point-virgule

I am new on the scene, and already at the fence about getting my first Mk2, and I've seen one local for sale. It is a base model with a 55hp engine and, according to the brochure, it does not have a stabilizer bar, nor a beake modulator to prevent the rear from locking up under hard braking.

So, my question is, how dangerous could such a car be for occasional commuting, with some highway and all-season country roads?

And, can such components be easily retrofitted to a car that came without? i.e. the car's structure is the same across the range, and has already the mounting points/brackets for mounting those, but elected not for base models.

Thanks a bunch!