Description
1986 VW Golf Mk1 GTI Cabriolet - 'All White' Special Edition
Matching Numbers | Dry Stored 22 Years | Historic Status (Tax & MOT Exempt)
An incredible opportunity to acquire a genuine, matching-numbers 1986 Volkswagen Golf Mk1 GTI Cabriolet 'All White' Special Edition.
Stored safely in a dry garage for 22 years, this car was recently brought out of long-term hibernation and mechanically recommissioned. Fully registered with the DVLA as an official Historic Vehicle, it is 100% Road Tax Exempt and MOT Exempt.
All chassis and engine numbers match the V5C logbook. Having had 12 owners across its 40-year life, all the heavy lifting and recommissioning work is complete. It is ready for an enthusiast to finish off the final details and take it back to brand-new condition.
Key Highlights & Recent Work
Matching Numbers:
Engine and chassis numbers match the V5C logbook.
22 Years Dry Stored: Preserved safely indoors for over two decades.
Rock-Solid Shell: Absolutely solid underneath and inside with no rot whatsoever.
Fresh Recommissioning & Full Service: Complete oil, filter, spark plug, and fresh fluid refresh.
Brand New Components Installed:
New Fuel Metering Unit / Distributor (essential for the Bosch K-Jetronic system)
New tank fuel neck filler
New Starter Motor
New Alternator
Roof in Perfect Condition: Soft-top vinyl roof with zero tears, rips, or leaks.
Upgraded Classic Wheels: Fitted with period-correct BBS Mahle alloy wheels.
Historic Vehicle Status: Officially DVLA registered Tax and MOT exempt.
Interior & Exterior Condition
Bodywork & Shell: Zero rot underneath, inside, or on the main floor pans. It is an exceptionally solid, sturdy base. For full transparency, it has had a replacement wing on the driver's side at one point in its life. The body shows a few minor cosmetic marks from age and storage—ideal for easy detailing.
Original 'All White' Interior: Features the factory-correct black & white leatherette sports interior. The driver's seat bolster will require some repair work to bring it back to perfection, it’s currently got a few tears .
Mechanical: Runs and drives. Starts and charges smoothly with the new electrical and fuel setup. Just requires final fettling (minor engine idle/ fuel tuning typical after 22 years in storage) to complete the mechanical side.
Vehicle Summary
Year: 1986
Model: Golf Mk1 GTI Cabriolet 'All White' Special Edition
Engine: 1. 8L 8v Fuel Injected (DX Engine)
Former Keepers: 12 owners on logbook
V5C Logbook: Present & matching numbers
Terms of Sale
Viewing: Viewing is strongly recommended prior to bidding so you can inspect how solid the shell, undersides, and floors are.
Payment & Collection: Bank transfer or cash on collection
