Highlights

In current ownership for 25 years
Bilstein suspension installed 2 years ago
New hood installed 5 years ago
Qualifies as Historic vehicle with free road tax and MOT exemption

The Appeal

Sporty, open-top fun in a Volkswagen Golf? Sign us up! This was a latecomer to the Volkswagen Golf's lineage, but it's one of the most influential. It managed to outlive the Hatchback with some verve, and continued to capture the public's admiration for years.
The idea of getting the wind in your hair while driving the archetypal hot-hatch was hard to resist, and they soldiered on impressively all the way up until 1993, long after the MK1 on which they were based.

Having been used only during summer weekends and garage-stored with a cloth cover when not in use, this Golf GTI Convertible is particularly handsome. The metallic blue livery and beige soft top suit the car down to the ground, and it looks highly original from inside and out.

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History and Paperwork

First registered in 1984
Purchased by the current owner in March 2000
Regular maintenance performed over the past 25 years
All maintenance bills collected over the years included
40 years old - qualifies as Historic vehicle with free road tax and MOT exemption
Only used during summer weekends
Stored in garage with cloth car cover

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The Condition

Original BBS front spoiler/body kit fitted before current ownership in 2000
Paintwork presents well, never repainted during current ownership
Has a few small marks from age
New hood installed 5 years ago
Factory beige leather interior is highly original
Some cracking and creasing
Period radio in dashboard is sadly not functioning
The MFA trip computer isn't working, but all other switchgear functions properly

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The Mechanics

1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine
5-speed manual transmission
Engine bay appears highly original
Upgraded 256mm front brake discs (improvement fitted from 1990 Mk2 16v Golf)
Bilstein suspension installed 2 years ago
Copper brake lines and painted rear axle added
Engine reportedly runs smoothly with no breakdowns recorded in the past 25 years
We've no reports of any mechanical issues

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