VW Golf Mk.1 Cabrio

We bought her about 6 years ago knowing that it needed a new clutch and that the roof was detiorating. She was and still is in close to original condition

My wife got tired of driving it because of the no air con and no power steering so I started driving it to work. Along the way I had the new clutch fitted. And bought a new roof, new hood lining and new stainless steel windscreen surround. I ride motorbikes and I reckon this little Golf is as much fun (almost)

While my wife was still driving it, it kept mysteriously stopping. Three fuel pump relays and one new fuel pump later (plus a very loud argument with a dodgy mechanic) I discovered that the relay receptacle for the fuel pump relay had been damaged and was allowing the relay to intermittently drop in and out of contact, causing the motor to stop and heating up the contacts in the relay mount. I fixed it with some judicious repair to the relay board, realigning the female slots so the pins of the relay were firmly located. It also turned out that the previous owners had replaced two fuel pump relays and a fuel pump. I have never had a problem since. I am told she pulls about 90 HP the same as the original GTI.

I also replaced the engine mounts, as one was almost completely flogged out. Within the last couple of years I fitted a Sony Xplod Bluetooth stereo with detachable face.

It has four good tyres less than three years old. I replaced two at a time, front then rear which have since been rotated, front to back and vice versa.

It needs a new tail pipe and possibly muffler – sounds very throaty at the moment – I like it but others may not. It will also need a new battery

Interior is in good condition. Back seat is almost perfect, just a bit faded. Front seats are pretty good, except for one section on the driver’s seat where the fabric has worn thru and one section on the passenger seat where the stitching has let go about 30mm long.

The roof is electric open and close, and works perfectly. All of the parts and consumables to finish fitting the roof are with the car. The only other issue is the damage to the bumper in the photo.

In the last few months I finally started on the replacement of the hood and the roof liner. During that process I have had to fabricate and fit new anchor points for the side tension cables as the originals had rusted out. These are the anchor points that sit above the doors about 200mm back from the front edge of the roof. I also replaced the rear parcel shelf, had to repair one of the rear windscreen hinges as it had cracked thru, and replaced the rear tension cable for the roof.

I have fitted the roof lining and the rear windscreen frame, and am part way thru fitting the hood. But it really does need a motor trimmer or an experienced amateur to stretch the hood into place and that is where I have gotten to. About 7 weeks ago I was offered my current job and started it about 5 weeks ago. I am here for at least 3 years and my family moves up in a few weeks. For the last couple of years it has been our intent to sell the Golf once I fitted the roof, but now that we are moving to the country the Golf has to go, as is, where is.

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