1983 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GL CABRIOLET BY KARMANN Registration N...

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£6,200

1983 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GL CABRIOLET BY KARMANN

Registration Number: APB 744Y
Chassis Number: WVWZZZ15ZCKO20406
Recorded Mileage:  93,700 miles

Since its introduction in 1974, the Golf has been regarded as the proverbial precursor of the compact class. Over 35 million units have been produced in the last 45 or so years, in other words a new Golf is purchased  every 40 seconds. The secret of the Golf’s success is the sum of its characteristics - versatility, functionality, reliability and quality unlike any other car of its class.

The convertible version of the Golf was presented to Volkswagen's management by coachbuilder Karmann as early as 1976, entering production in slightly modified form in 1980 and running through until the early 1990s. From stamping to final assembly the Mk1 Cabriolet was built entirely at the Karmann factory. 

This smart early pre-facelift Mark I cabriolet was registered to its first owner in February of 1983, finished in Baikal Blue with a matching blue roof and a discreet light blue tweed interior. The Golf has had just six keepers in total, with just over four years in current ownership.

Aside from servicing and other minor repair works, earlier this year the Golf benefited from a replacement engine of the correct type, which has completed a nominal mileage since being installed. Offered with a history file, MoT certificate valid to the end of September, driver’s manual and spare keys, as a usable, economical and fun summer classic this cool and compact Golf really does take some beating.