1991 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers at The Classic Sale at CarFest 2026 on Saturday the 29th of August - Sunday the 30th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN. The price indicated is the lower auction estimate.

The 1991 Volkswagen Golf GTi Cabriolet (Mk1) is a highly collectible, open-top modern classic hot hatch built by Karmann in Osnabrück. While the standard Golf hatchback moved to the second generation in 1983, the Cabriolet famously retained its original Mk1 architecture until 1993, earning it a distinct place in automotive history.

The car on offer here is a simply outstanding example, finished in Schwarz(Black) paintwork with black soft top and signature cheque cloth interior, it was collected by its one and only owner new in 1991. Having been kept in the same garage from new, both the exterior and interior still display in remarkably original condition as you might expect

Equally as impressive as the car itself, is the comprehensive history file, essentially complete it details every part of 'UGK’s' existence from its original order form, dating from 25th August 1990, to its original purchase invoice (£14,200) issued when the car was collected on the 2nd of February 1991

Also present in the leather-bound dealer book pack is the model-specific Golf Convertible handbook, extended warranty card and accompanying VAG books as well as it’s original service book showing every service, a staggering 36 stamps with accompanying invoices. Having run out of allocated spaces the empty back page has been utilised since December 2020 and incredibly it has exclusively been serviced at a Volkswagen main dealer throughout its life

Further works include two new tyres and a cambelt change in January of 2022 and more recently, a minor service in January 2025 and a roof service was carried out in November of 2025

An almost unrepeatable opportunity here to acquire possibly one of the finest preserved and most original Mk1 Golf GTI Cabriolets currently available