1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Etienne Aigner Edition

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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Hungarian-born fashion designer Etienne Aigner apprenticed with such noted designers Christian Dior and Cristobal Balenciaga in the 1940s, after which he created handbags and belts that proved popular at high-end fashion boutiques in Paris. By the 1980s, the Etienne Aigner brand was global recognized for its haute-couture style, prompting a relationship with Volkswagen.

The German automaker's late-1980s and early-1990s Golf/Rabbit-based Cabriolet wore crisp lines inspired by Giorgetto Giugiaro's first-generation Golf, albeit with an updated front fascia and a more modern interior. For the Etienne Aigner Edition, Volkswagen and the designer created a special striped fabric interior. The car was offered in just three colors — Bordeaux Red, Midnight Blue, and the Mangrove Green seen here.

This '91 VW Cabrio Etienne Aigner Edition was first sold by Northland Volkswagen in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it is powered by a 1.8L inline-four paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. It features a black convertible top, which can be protected by a green boot when lowered. Largely unmodified, the car retains 14" forged alloy wheels and color-matched green carpeting.

This 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Etienne Aigner Edition is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Etienne Aigner Edition

• Mangrove Green over striped fabric

• 1.8L inline-four/three-speed automatic transmission

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• 1.8L inline-four

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• 14" forged alloy wheels

• Power windows

• Etienne Aigner fabric seats and green carpeting

Modifications

• Aftermarket CD player

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars.

• Wear on fabric top

• Wear on cloth seats

• Scratches and wear on paint

• Etienne Aigner graphics missing

Ownership History

This 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles. The accompanying clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows registration history in Ohio and Alabama.

Additional Notes

Please note that the title is in transit for this vehicle.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.   Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Broad Arrow representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.