1989 Volkswagen Best Seller Wolfsburg Limited Edition Cabriolet

Description

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The new-for-1980 VW Rabbit Convertible was an instant hit with buyers when it replaced its air-cooled predecessor – the eternally popular Beetle Convertible. As one of the few open-topped cars offered on the U.S. market, VW Convertibles of the era are rightly praised for keeping the thrill of top-down motoring alive for sun-seekers. By 1985, the Golf replaced the Rabbit and the Convertible was simply named the Cabriolet. In 1988, the Cabriolet received an exterior refresh with body-colored bumpers, wheel arch trim, side sills, and front grille updates. While Volkswagen offered the base Cabriolet, Best Seller, and premium white "Boutique" model, perhaps the most collectible are the Wolfsburg Limited Editions based on the Best Seller. Wolfsburg's received special paint, special interiors, and a dark blue soft top and a matching top boot creating a one-year-only combination of colors and a true modern classic ever there ever was one.

Highlights 

• Wolfsburg Limited Edition  

  • Special Wolfsburg Edition features included: 

  • Star Blue Metallic (LD5T) paint 

  • A special “Helios” (03) blue velour interior with multi stripe inserts 

  • Body-color lower cladding 

  • A dark blue soft top and a matching top boot 

  • Machine-finished 14 inch alloy wheels with body-color accents 

  • Special Wolfsburg Edition badging 

• Special Best Seller features included: 

  • Body colored mirror housings 

  • Sport design cloth bucket seats 

  • Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob  

• Offered with 68,852 miles, believed to be original 

• Powered by a 1.8-liter 90-horsepower inline-four cylinder engine 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

Features 

• Air conditioning 

• Power steering 

• Cruise control 

• Dual round Halogen headlamps 

• Heated glass rear window 

• Dual remote control side mirrors 

• Rack and pinion steering 

• Roll bar 

• Vented power front disc brakes 

• Front wheel drive 

• Lockable fuel cap 

• AM/FM stereo cassette with four speakers 

• Folding rear seat with trunk access 

• Front vent windows 

• Tinted glass 

• 6.5 cubic foot luggage capacity 

• 13.9 gallon fuel tank capacity 

Known Imperfections 

• The CARFAX Vehicle History Report notes a Damage Report on 13 February 1991 stating “Accident reported with another motor vehicle” 

• Minor scratches and a light patina seen throughout the believed to be original paint, which is consistent with the age of the car 

Ownership History

The CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet shows initial ownership in New York State. Subsequent owners are listed as located in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, Texas with the Cabriolet returning to Ohio in 2022 with 68,780 miles on the odometer.

Additional Notes 

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.