This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at CarFest 2026 on Saturday the 29th of August and Sunday the 30th of August at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN.
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 a black soft top and signature check 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 remarkably original condition, as you might expect.
Equally impressive is the comprehensive history file, which is essentially complete. It details every part of UGK’s existence, from its original order form dated 25th August 1990 to its original purchase invoice (£14,200) issued when the car was collected on 2nd February 1991.
In the leather-bound dealer book pack, there is the model-specific Golf Convertible handbook, extended warranty card, accompanying VAG books, and its original service book showing every service, with a total of 36 stamps and invoices. The back page has been used since December 2020 due to limited space. The vehicle has been exclusively serviced at a Volkswagen main dealer throughout its life.
Further works include two new tyres and a cambelt change in January 2022, a minor service in January 2025, and a roof service carried out in November 2025.
This is an almost unrepeatable opportunity to acquire one of the finest preserved and most original Mk1 Golf GTI Cabriolets currently available.
