1987 Volkswagen Golf Clipper Convertible MkI

Description

Interesting later model MkI Clipper wearing Porsche 928 alloys; scope to use and continue to improve; clean Mot

Dating from August 1987, this rather natty looking Volkswagen Golf Clipper Convertible hails from the most popular era, the infamous MkI and comes finished in Bronze with matching brown Mohair hood.

It sits on a set of 15” Porsche 928 Teledial alloy wheels of a similar era which, combined with the colour, small front bumper and being de-bumpered at the rear give the car a cool, aggressive stance akin to the popular ‘Euro-style’ look.

Under the bonnet, we find the 1.8 litre EX four-cylinder petrol engine with carburettor driving the front wheels via five-speed manual transmission.

Inside, we find a cream vinyl/leatherette interior with what looks like replacement seat covers, brown carpets and dash, manual windows and mirrors along with heated glass rear screen for the manually operated soft-top and no stereo fitted (although there is one to be wired in inside the glovebox).  We also note a few boxes of bits including the rear bumper, tonneau cover and a new packaged rocker cover gasket.

The car looks good and shows 115,334 miles and offers scope for light cosmetic improvement with a few corrosion blisters, some localised micro-blistering and other marks to the body and areas inside the car, but looks like a solid example which was driven to us by the vendor.

The history file includes the V5C revealing 14 former keepers to our vendor of 2.5 years, 10 old Mots, the current Mot valid until June 2024 recording no advisories and selection of bills for parts purchased including a recent timing belt, new Weber carb, ignition items etc.

Ready to be used and improved, or enjoyed as is, this looks like a fun bit of kit with some killer wheels, that have a value all of their own.

For more information contact - will.daniels@brightwells.com