Highlights

Very rare ‘Christmas Cabriolet’ special edition
Highly original car with retrimmed interior
Low mileage of less than 38,000 miles
MOT to June 2025 with no advisories
Very good condition with lots of original features
Classic GTI performance with 4 seat convertible style

The Appeal

It’s perhaps not an obvious idea, but it was a successful one. In chilly December 1985 Volkswagen decided to push its decidedly summery Golf cabriolet by announcing a special edition. They called it, naturally, the Christmas Cabriolet.

Just 750 were available worldwide and 300 were allocated to the UK, all GTI models. 45 are believed to remain. Each car was, of course, finished in white including mirrors, bumpers and Avus alloy wheels, while inside there was a black and white leather and fabric cabin. A blue hood and some discreet ‘CC’ badging completed the ensemble.

This car is not just one of the best CCs remaining but likely amongst the best of the remaining Mk1 Cabrios. It has covered less than 38,000 miles in its 40 years and presents in highly original, beautifully preserved condition. The thick history file shows regular servicing - including a cambelt change in 2023 - and some light improvements such as a cabin retrim.

The Mk1 GTI cabriolet blends classic hot hatch dynamics with sun-worshipping, four-seat drop-top versatility. With the weather improving and its advisory-free MOT, this one is ready to enjoy.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 13th January 1986
Retains its original ‘CC’ features as detailed above
10 registered keepers
Documented mileage confirmed by MOT and service history
Old MOTs and tax discs
2 sets of keys with alarm fobs
Good history file with lots of invoices dating back to car’s early days
Invoice for retrim work as shown
V5C in current keeper’s name
Cambelt replaced in June 2023
Original sales brochures as shown
MOT to 27th June 2025 with no advisories
37,689 miles showing on MOT test with 37,771 miles showing in photos
If car factory built prior to 1st January 1986 it will be eligible for Historic Vehicle status from 1st April 2026

The Condition

Very smart and unmodified car that retains its special edition features
White paintwork presents very well with only very minor aging to note in photos
Bodywork in very good order across arches and sills as shown
There is some light aging to note below front screen which buyer may wish to catch before it progresses
Underside in very good condition with no structural advisories on current or recent MOTs
Blue folding roof in very good condition with good fit and clever rear glass screen
Bodywork fittings including colour-coded bumpers and arches all present very well
Avus seven-spoke factory alloys in good condition with only light marks
Tyres appear to be well kept with good sidewall condition and plenty of tread
Neat features retained such as Golf-branded mud flaps and badging
Very well kept two-tone leather and fabric interior recently retrimmed
Seats present very well and appear barely used following renovation work
Very original interior with Volkswagen-branded radio cassette included
Switchgear, door cards, carpets and dashboard all present well with no reported damage
Roof headlining is original with ‘CC’ decals and presentable but with small tear as shown
Car is fitted with a classic 80s ‘Revenge II’ car sound maker as shown
Space saver spare wheel as shown
No reported faults with electrics, lights, switchgear or dials
No dashboard warning lights visible in photos or reported by seller

The Mechanics

1,781cc 4cyl Volkswagen GTI fuel injected 118bhp engine
5spd manual gearbox
Well maintained car with regular servicing irrespective of mileage
Cambelt changed in June 2023 with few miles since
Good history file as shown in photos
No reported running or driving issues
No advisories on current MOT

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