Highlights

• Full restoration completed in 2021
• Only around 2,000 miles driven since restoration
• Always garaged and dry stored during non-summer months
• Last two MOTs had no problems or advisories
• Rebuilt by renowned SuperSpray Bodyshop

The Appeal

Designed by Karmann, the MK1 Golf Cabrio GTI was such a success that it outlasted the hatchbacks by a decade - and nobody could tell you the Golf MK1 was a slouch in sales charts. To this day, it's a remarkably solid package - Giugiaro-penned lines, a practical four-seater cabin and, of course, that revvy 1.8L 110bhp GTi engine all coming together to create a truly brilliant hybrid between hot-hatch and roadster.

This particular 1987 was built in 1987, and in 2021 was treated to a full restoration by the well-regarded SuperSpray Bodyshop. Following this, it's driven a scant 2,000 miles - so still looks in fine order, with a new soft top and reupholstered seats as well as that fresh coat of paint.

Golf Cabrios often come to us well-used, so this beautifully finished car is quite the opportunity!

History and Paperwork

• Built in 1987
• 7 registered keepers since new
• Full restoration back in 2021 following a Cat D insurance loss
• This was damage to the O/S inner & outer front wing 
• Vehicle was stripped down to a bare shell, treated, and rebuilt from the body shell upwards by SuperSpray
• SuperSpray has a reputation in the Berkshire area as one of the best body shops
• Lots of photos available showing the vehicle during its restoration phase
• In current ownership since 2022
• Only around 2,000 miles driven since acquisition
• Car was fully serviced when first acquired
• Always garaged in current ownership
• Little historic service history prior to ownership
• Invoices for new parts and items purchased during the restoration phase are available
• Only driven in the summer; dry stored during winter, autumn, and spring months
• Last two MOTs had no advisories
• No work done on the vehicle since ownership except for general daily maintenance
• Indicates 115,334 miles which is believed genuine

The Condition

• Bodywork and underneath as freshly restored
• Paintwork looks in very good order with little sign of wear
• Never taken out in the winter months or poor weather conditions since restoration
• Alloys in good order
• Brand new soft top fitted and still like new
• Front seats re-upholstered with original trim
• New carpets
• No stains or tears in any of the trim
• Interior presents well

The Mechanics

• 1.8L GTI 4-cylinder engine
• Manual transmission with 5 gears
• Engine bay in good condition with little wear
• Vehicle rebuilt to ensure it was as standard to factory as possible
• Many parts and items replaced during the rebuild
• The vendor notes that it's fun to drive, really responsive, and handles beautifully
• We've no reports of any mechanical issues