1991 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (MK1) GTI RIVAGE CABRIOLET

KEY FACTS

• A fully restored example of the stylish limited edition; one of only 470 cars sold in the UK, with far fewer remaining.
• This GTI comes equipped with a 98hp 1.8-litre fuel-injected engine, coupled with a five-speed manual transmission.
• As the run-out special for the first generation Golf, the Rivage is one of the rarest Mk1s available.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in Classic Green, this GTI sports the rarest colour offered on the special edition. Its electrically operated soft top is crafted from black canvas.
• Inside, there is beige leather upholstery, beige door cards, and black carpets with beige floor mats.
• The car rides on its original ‘Le Castellet’ forged and polished 15-inch alloy wheels.
• Standard equipment includes front sport seats, front electric windows, and a leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear shift gaiter.
• It is also fitted with a period-correct Blaupunkt stereo.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• Its Classic Green paint finish is in superb order having been resprayed as part of the restoration.
• Inside, the beige leather upholstery looks original, with only minor surface creases and very slight bolster wear, but no damage or significant marking. The door cards are also in very good order, and while there are a few indentations in the rear seats, they have evidently seen very little use.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 17 July 2018 at 64,820 miles, which was a clean pass after a minor windscreen wiper fault was rectified. It will require a new MOT certificate before taking to the road again.

SUMMARY

This Volkswagen Golf GTI Rivage Cabriolet is a superb example of a sought-after special edition, presented in restored condition and in the rarest factory colour. Almost any example of the Mk1 GTI is a collectible modern classic, and this limited-run model is a particularly desirable variant. It is offered for sale in excellent order, ready to drive and enjoy.

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