11th Mar, 2023 13:00

March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction

 
  Lot 27
 

1982 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet GL
*** NO RESERVE ***

Registration - LYU 801X

Chassis No. - 15CK010843

M.O.T. - June 2023

Odometer - 127,544

As you sit by the nearest heater praying for spring to arrive, your thoughts may also be turning to some economic wind-in-the-hair motoring. In which case this Golf GTi cabriolet being offered at No Reserve might just fit the bill. There’s no denying that it’s lived a little, and was purchased as a project car by the vendor in November 2020, but he’s run out of time – hence the sale. As a relatively early GL model it is powered by a 1457cc VW engine that’s coupled to automatic transmission. Its black bodywork is teamed with a black hood and pale grey fabric upholstery, and the car these days rides on a set of five-spoke TSW alloy wheels. The odometer indicates a total mileage to date of 127,544 and, according to VDI Check, the Golf was declared a Category D insurance write-off in November 2020. However, it has clearly recovered from that episode and is now considered by the vendor to possess ‘good to average’ bodywork, ‘average’ engine, paintwork and upholstery, and ‘average to below average’ gearbox. He adds that the radiator fan is not currently engaging as required and that the hood, though supported by a ‘good’ frame, has some minor areas of damage. He is now offering ‘LYU 801X’ complete with JVC stereo system, the promise of a new battery by the time of the sale, a selection of invoices, and a current MOT valid to June 9.

The cabriolet version of the Golf first saw the light of day at the Geneva Salon in 1979. It was built entirely by Karmann at Osnabrück on behalf of Volkswagen – they carried out every process from the stamping of the bodies to the final assembly. Aside of a larger fuel tank and smaller spare tyre from 1984 onwards, the specification remained unchanged until the MKI cabriolet was replaced in 1993 by one based on the Golf MKIII – there was never a cabriolet version of the MKII.

In summary:

  • A nine keeper example currently displaying 127,544 miles
  • Declared a Category D insurance write-off in November 2020
  • Being sold at No Reserve

 

'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following;  Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'

 Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.

 

Sold for £2,250

(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)


 

Auction: March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 11th Mar, 2023

Our March auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester). Mavericks, 8 Moyston Road Business Park, Llannerch-y-Môr, Holywell, CH8 9DQ

There will be free parking for auction attendees.

Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.

If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124

 

Viewing Days:
Friday 10th March 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 11th March 9am - 1pm

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