Volkswagen Golf Convertible 1991

History and background

The Volkswagen Golf Convertible appeared in 1979 as an open version of the first generation Golf and, with ongoing evolutions, remained in production until 1993. The model was developed and built by Karmann in Osnabrück, a name that appears more often with convertibles from that period. The Golf Convertible occupied a special place within the range in that it combined the practical features of the Golf with the open body variant, a segment in which relatively few compact convertibles were offered in Europe in those years.

In the 1980s and early 1990s, the Volkswagen Golf Convertible remained a familiar face on the market. The car was based on the platform of the Golf I, even after the regular Golf II had already been introduced. As a result, the model retained its recognizable proportions and construction, while technical development took place gradually. This different positioning made the Volkswagen Golf Convertible a model with its own place within the Golf family.

The 1991 model year falls in the late production years of the Golf Convertible. At that stage, the model had already evolved further technically and in terms of finish, while the basic design still went back to the first Golf. Precisely this combination of a proven concept and a long-running production period explains why the Volkswagen Golf Convertible remained a fixture within the range of compact convertibles.

Characteristics and particulars

This Volkswagen Golf Convertible is in driving condition. The exterior has some imperfections but otherwise looks clean. The interior generally looks good. The car has a valid MOT until 01-06-2027 and comes with booklets.

Characteristic of the Volkswagen Golf Convertible is the construction with a fixed roll bar and the typical open body of the Golf I generation. This gave the model a recognizable appearance and distinguished it from many other convertibles of the same period, which were often based on larger or, on the contrary, completely differently constructed platforms. The model's long-running production also ensured that various detail changes were made over the years, while retaining the basic shape.

The Volkswagen Golf Convertible came in a variety of versions and was widely used as an open four-seater for daily use. Within model history, it is one of Volkswagen's best-known open variants from the period before the introduction of later convertible models on newer Golf generations. The combination of compact dimensions, recognizable technology and a long production history makes this type still clearly placeable within the development of the European convertible market.

Summary


The 1991 Volkswagen Golf Convertible is a late example of a model with a long production line and a recognizable position within Golf history. This example is in driveable condition, has some exterior imperfections, a mostly good looking interior, a valid MOT until 01-06-2027 and booklets. To get a good impression of the lot we advise you to come to the viewing day.