The second generation Volkswagen Golf was slightly larger and slightly rounder than the original, yet stuck closely to its predecessor’s successful recipe. More than six million were sold around the world, yet very few survive in this condition.
 
This 1988 left-hand drive five-door example is a real ‘time-warp’ example, with just one previous owner from new and less than 23,000 kilometres on the clock. It is currently stored in a garage under a protective cover. The service book is stamped until at least 1995.
 
The car’s original dark grey paint presents beautifully, with only two small scratches visible. The car’s underside, suspension, engine and gearbox are protected by wax. Inside, everything is original and complete, including the four-preset Volkswagen ‘Alpha’ radio. The seller states that “every switch works with nice stiff feedback”. Mechanically, the vehicle is reported as entirely original and the vendor says it runs and drives exactly as it should.

Finding any car of this age in this condition is extremely rare. This Mark 2 Golf is completely original, and wears only a little patina. It is now ready to be enjoyed, admired and cherished by a new keeper.

Historic service book stamps:
 

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