Volkswagen Golf I GLI Cabrio

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Car-ID: OT0173
Model, Body type:
Convertible
Registration:
1984
Engine Power:
1,781 CCM (82 KW / 112 BHP)
Transmission:
Manual transmission
Color:
Green
Doors:
2
Mileage:
114,700 km

Vehicle Description

In 1984, when this VW Golf Convertible was built, the standard VW Golf I series was just being replaced by the 2nd generation – of which VW never made a convertible. So for another 9 years, this continued to be the current model… It is due to this extraordinarily long manufacturing period that somehow this convertible still looks quite familiar, even though it is nowhere near as common a sight on our roads as it used to be. This specimen, however, is old enough for a registration
as a historic vehicle. It comes with Dutch registration documents, having been delivered to the Netherlands when new.
Owing to its low kerb weight of only 965 kg, the 1.8 litre engine with 82 kW (112 hp) of power has an easy time of it, even by today’s standards. With its tried-and-tested 5-speed manual gearbox, this car is fun to drive, both with its hood up or down. The odometer displays an unwarranted mileage of only 114,700 km.
The Golf features a Blaupunkt cassette radio and an aftermarket immobiliser. Traces of wear and tear are apparent on the driver’s seat, and screw holes from removed fixtures can be seen on the glove box cover, yet the overall impression of this convertible is favourable.
Any car that was as popular when new as the VW Golf Convertible is bound to become a classic – so don’t miss your chance.


A strawberry basket? How sweet!

Having built the Beetle Convertible for over 30 years, the Karmann plant at Osnabruck began producing the open Golf in 1980. At its debut, it was viewed with suspicion, especially the prominent roll-over bar was not up to everybody’s taste: “Strawberry Basket” quickly became the nickname for the compact VW convertible. And yet, the car was a huge success, not least due to the rigid body, the tight hood and sound workmanship.

When the last models rolled off the production line in 1993, the Golf III had already been on the market for almost two years: The Golf I convertible had outlived the entire Golf II series, which was built no less than 6.3 million times, but of which VW never made an open variant.

What customers appreciated at the time, makes the open Golf a sought-after, stable value collector’s item today. Later models are youngtimers on the clear path to becoming real classics.

Vehicle Overview

Interior Features

  • Fabric
  • Grey

Exterior Features

  • Green
  • Metallic

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