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C $2,500.00
Year:1989 Mileage:205000 Color: Beige /
 Black
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Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:1.8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WVWCA0158KK014711 Year: 1989
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf
Trim: Cabriolet
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 205,000
Exterior Color: Beige
Interior Color: Black
Disability Equipped: No
Condition: Used

1989 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet - Wolfsburg Edition! - Project car

I bought this off a good colleague of mine who has owned it for the last 10 years or so.  The car does have some rust and does need some TLC.  It runs and drives but has been sitting for years.  The car is automatic.  A great project for someone who knows and loves these rare MK1's.  I just put a new batery in it when I took it out of storage.  The top is in decent shape overall but does have some ripping.  These MK1's have become very rare over time and this is a good time to buy a decent project car for the winter.

Reasonable offers only.  Ask any questions, perform any inspections & have cash in hand BEFORE bidding.  If you need to see it first please do that before bidding.  As stated the car needs some work and cleaning up but it is great for a winter build in time for next spring summer.  Car can be viewed anytime in the Highpark area downtown Toronto's west end.  Please only bid if you want to do business, have the money and are serious.  I monitor all bid carefully so please no games.

Thank you for looking. 

 

 

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