Volkswagen MK1 Golf GL Karmann Cabriolet Automatic
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Highlights
- Three owner car
- Extensive service history
- Restored recently with Guards Red paintwork
The Appeal
VW introduced the Golf in the mid 1970’s, due to the cars worldwide success it was inevitable that a cabriolet version would appear. In the MK1 guise it looks stylish and yet understated.
The MK1 never goes out of fashion and the convertible gives the owner the best of both worlds with open top motoring that can carry four people in comfort.
The History & paperwork
- Owned for over twenty years by original owner
- Engine exchange for 1.8 upgrade
- Extensive VW history
This example has only three owners, the original keeper owned the Golf until 2019, the cars has had extensive service history mainly with Volkswagen garages and has had thousands of pounds spent on it to maintain the cars upkeep.
At 168000 miles the car had an engine exchange, this was from the 1.6 engine to the more powerful 1.8 unit, we believe this had 52000 miles on it. The car comes with a fresh MOT until June 2023 and original service book, manuals and an A4 folder with all paperwork. In 2000 a new hood was also fitted to the vehicle. The cars registration still states that the car has a 1600cc engine and is also stating the cars original colour of silver, this would need to be amended on the V5 when the new owner purchase the car.
The Interior
- Retro style modern stereo
- Automatic gearbox
For the cars age the interior is in has held up well. The drivers base has a large tear in it due to use over the years. Otherwise all other seats are in good condition, fabric is still clean and the rear seats show very little use. The carpets are showing signs of age but still in good order. The drivers seat does not fold back at all, access is still available through the passenger side seat which operates as normal.
The interior of the vinyl hood is clean, as mentioned this was fitted in 2000 and is in line with the exterior as well. A retro style stereo with bluetooth and USB connectivity is installed and is fully operational. All switches are working along with lights and indicator/wiper stalks. The car did have a respray from silver to red, the original colour still shows in the boot area. A spare is included although would ideally need replacing, and a tool kit is supplied believed to be the original VW one.
The Exterior
- Immaculate hood
- Guards Red respray
- Good tyres and wheels
The cars original colour was silver and the second owner commissioned the car to have a full respray in the classic Golf Guards Red, this has been done to a very good standard and the paintwork looks fresh and clean, devoid of any marks and scuffs.
All wheels and tyres are in a good state and show no damage at all. Both bumpers have been resprayed as part of the restoration, the front near side corner is distorted slightly.
The vinyl roof is in excellent condition and opens and closes smoothly, no tonneau cover is provided.
The Mechanics
- 1800cc engine
- Extensive refurbished engine
The car was originally fitted with the 1600cc engine, in the last few years a second had 1800cc engine was installed and all parts were fitted. The car has passed a recent MOT with no advisories and according to the owner starts up first time and runs smoothly.
Summary
The classic hot hatch in convertible form is a real head turner and with the 1800cc engine mated to the automatic gearbox makes it a pleasurable driving experience. With a recent exterior renovation and engine upgrade you’ll be the fourth owner to enjoy this classic MK1 Golf for many years to come.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1986
- Make Volkswagen
- Model Golf MK1 Cabriolet
- Colour Red
- Odometer 179,093 Miles
- Engine size 1800
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Location Sussex
- Country United Kingdom
22
bids
- Ca•••• £5,000 19/08/22
- ka•••• £4,900 19/08/22
- Ca•••• £4,800 19/08/22
- ka•••• £4,600 19/08/22
- Ca•••• £4,500 19/08/22
- ka•••• £4,400 19/08/22
- Ca•••• £4,300 19/08/22
- ka•••• £4,200 19/08/22
- Ca•••• £4,100 19/08/22
- ka•••• £4,000 19/08/22
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