Highlights
- Highly preserved base model 86C coupe
- Rare Mint Metallic (LB6U) colour with multi-colour interior
- Extensive engine work in December 2025
- German-registered with TÜV valid until December 2026
- Would make a great starter classic
- The car was owned by one lady keeper for 18 years, as this is an important and attractive feature
The Appeal
The polo Coupe gave buyers a ‘Kamm Tail’ classic coupe alternative to the ‘steilheck’ bread van version and proved popular with economy-focused buyers. ‘Fox’ was the entry trim level, but still gave buyers vibrant, colourful interiors.
These ultra-light 700kg cars are now exceptionally rare, especially one as well-kept as this 1991 Fox. It is fitted with the peppy 1L 4cyl 45bhp fuel-injected engine and painted in rare ‘mint metallic.’ The condition reflects the build quality of the 86C and the sparing use of its previous long-term lady keeper, who we are told always garaged it.
The car benefits from recent engine work including cylinder head gasket, oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket, thermostat, and various additional engine seals. There is also a TUV valid to December 2026. As starter classics go, this stylish coupe makes great sense.
History and Paperwork
- German-registered left-hand drive vehicle
- First registered in 1991
- 18 years with one registered lady keeper who kept it garaged
- 135,000 km on the odometer
- Vendor states mileage is correct based on numerous TÜV inspection records
- TÜV valid until December 2026
- Original "So wird's gemacht" repair manual included
- Nationwide delivery within Germany available for an additional fee
- Factory handbooks
- Various paperwork as shown
The Condition
- Described by the vendor as in honest and largely original condition throughout
- Unpainted bumpers and de-badged front grille
- Rare Mint Metallic (LB6U) paintwork in good condition with some age to note
- These include light scuffs and frontal stone chips
- There appears to be a small dent in the driver’s door on the swage line
- Retains its ‘Fox’ decals with some wear visible
- Some minor imperfections appropriate for a 34-year-old vehicle
- Interior retains its original 1990s atmosphere with nothing modified
- Patterned fabrics and upholstery in good overall condition
- Minor staining on the driver's seat
- Small damage to door panels at typical corner areas
- Clean boot area as shown with steel spare
- While the rear sill area has been visibly welded in the past (which is typical for these models), the underbody itself remains largely original
- Underbody appears largely untouched we are told
- Five spoke alloy wheels in good general condition with some ageing and marks
- Fresh all-season tyres fitted
- No radio fitted, though speaker wiring and mounting points are prepared in the parcel shelf
The Mechanics
- 1,043cc 4cyl OHV engine producing 45 hp with Bosch Mono-Jetronic fuel injection
- 4-speed manual gearbox
- Recent engine work in December 2025 detailed below
- Vendor reports the engine runs smoothly and starts reliably even after longer periods of standing
- Gearbox reported to shift cleanly
- Average fuel consumption of approximately 5.5 litres per 100 km we are told
- Current TUV valid to December 2026
Summary of recent engine work:
- Cylinder head gasket
- Oil pan gasket
- Valve cover gasket
- Thermostat
- Various additional engine seals
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