Volkswagen Golf 3 Cabriolet Colour Concept

Year of manufacture 1997 - ein echter Youngtimer

First paint! 52.000 km!

Description

Bright red paintwork, an open roof and the unmistakable spirit of the 1990s – this Golf III Cabriolet Colour Concept captures the carefree character for which Volkswagen's convertibles of this era are still appreciated today. With a total mileage of just approximately 52,000 kilometres, its completely original factory paintwork and a remarkable connection to Karmann, this example is a particularly appealing representative of its generation.

The Golf Cabriolet was first delivered in April 1997 and had two registered keepers before 2008. In that year, the car was purchased by a gentleman from the Koblenz area, whose wife subsequently became its main driver. As the couple grew older, the Cabriolet was used less and less frequently, until it was eventually sold to its current owner in 2023.

An especially interesting connection to the history of this model comes through the current owner's husband. He previously worked at Karmann and was personally involved in the development and engineering of this generation of Golf Cabriolet.

Particularly noteworthy is the low and well-documented total mileage of approximately 52,000 kilometres. In 2016, the original instrument cluster had to be replaced due to a defect. At that time, the Golf had covered around 38,000 kilometres. The replacement instrument cluster was installed with a reading of zero kilometres and now displays approximately 15,000 kilometres.

Both the instrument cluster replacement and all scheduled maintenance up until the change of ownership in 2023 were carried out by Volkswagen dealerships. Since then, the current owner has entrusted the Cabriolet to a workshop specialising in older vehicles. Its history is well documented through a stamped service book, a complete collection of German technical inspection (TÜV) reports and various invoices.

Another remarkable feature is that the Golf retains its original red factory paintwork throughout. Together with its low mileage, this highlights the authentic character of this almost 30-year-old Cabriolet.

From April 2027, the vehicle will reach the age of 30 years and may qualify for the desirable German historic H-registration, subject to its condition and a successful historic vehicle inspection.

With its low mileage, completely original paintwork, well-documented history and personal connection to Karmann, this Golf III Cabriolet Colour Concept represents a particularly attractive opportunity for enthusiasts of well-preserved classic Volkswagens.

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