1990 (H) Volkswagen Golf GTI

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Body Type
Convertible
Colour
BLUE
Doors
2
Engine Size
1.8L
Fuel Type
Petrol
Interior Trim
Cream Leather
MOT Expires
31-08-2023
Mileage
9,200 miles
Previous Keepers
9
Year
1990 (H)
Transmission
Manual

I’m sure we all know the story of the Mk1 Golf Gti and how it changed the car market for the better, but for this 1990 Golf Gti Cabriolet, its real story begins when the previous owner purchased the car in 2011. Already an avid collector of Mk1 Golfs, he immediately embarked on what can only be described as a truly exhaustive restoration, with the sole aim of producing a car able to win trophies at car events.

Supported by a vast history file, the car has been treated to the renewal, refurbishment or upgrading of virtually every component. From the engine being rebuilt, the brake and fuel lines, the brakes, injection system, electrical system and much, much more, this car is an absolute gem.

And it wasn’t just the mechanical elements that he addressed.

The interior has been fully re-trimmed in cream leather with navy piping sitting atop new carpets. The bare shell was treated to the most splendid of resprays in its original Helios Blue metallic, with new rubbers and trim pieces. A new mohair hood was fitted, along with BBS alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama tyres connected to Raceland coilover suspension and Mintex vented discs. Its engine bay is so clean you could 'eat your dinner off it'. Looking underneath the car, you'll be greeted by yet another treat of outstanding condition.

If anything could be improved, cosmetically or otherwise, it was done.

If the sound of its Top Gear exhaust isn’t enough to satisfy your ears, then the car is also fitted with a high-end stereo system with an amplifier and sub-woofer in the boot - welcome to the Nineties!

With electric windows, electric roof, and a Toad alarm system with remote locking, it is also highly spec’d for such a car.

Once completed, the owner was left with car that was 'as new as could be’, and the odometer was zeroed to reflect this in 2012, just prior to its MOT.

In the subsequent couple of years, the car was a frequent attendee at most VW events, where the owner's hard work and skill was rewarded with several Concours awards.

In 2015, with the car having covered a mere 7k miles since its total rebuild, the car was SORN until 2022 when we purchased the car, and embarked on a thorough recommission and servicing.

Today we have a car that is still worthy of the trophies. Simply superb in every way, the car is an absolute delight to drive. A simple look through the images and its clear that this car is very special.

Supplied with a no-advisory MOT expiring in August 2023, the car now shows a mere 9,200 miles, and is accompanied by two sets of keys and a huge history file.

If you're one of those people that only ever buys the best, then this is the car for you. A truly spectacular vehicle ready and waiting for its next adventure.

Service History

Date	Service	Mileage	Dealership
13-10-1992	Service	14,540 miles	John Ashley Volkswagen, Surrey
28-03-1995	Service	35,081 miles	John Ashley Volkswagen, Surrey
14-03-1997	Service	43,120 miles	John Ashley Volkswagen, Surrey
26-03-1998	Service	46,977 miles	John Ashley Volkswagen, Surrey
27-03-2000	Service	57,189 miles	John Ashley Volkswagen, Surrey
23-03-2001	Service	60,445 miles	John Ashley Volkswagen, Surrey
19-10-2001	Service	72,574 miles	John Ashley Volkswagen, Surrey
12-05-2003	Service and Cambelt	86,528 miles	Not known
13-03-2011	Service		Exeter Road Garage
30-08-2012	Full mechanical and cosmetic rebuild		Various suppliers
22-11-2022	Service	8,799 miles	Edition 13 Ltd, Bedford

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