Classic Line | Engine rebuilt | Technology renewed
Classic Line | Engine rebuilt | Technology renewed
This Golf I Cabriolet has been in my possession since July 3, 2007. I bought it from my aunt back then, at a time when I was still training to become an automotive mechatronics technician. After nearly twenty years together, I am now looking for a new owner who will not only preserve this Golf, but also drive it.
My goal was never to create a pure showpiece, but rather a classic car that looks good and can be relied upon. For this reason, the technology was comprehensively restored in 2021 at a mileage of around 298,000. The engine was thoroughly rebuilt by Motorencenter Bohlender, and almost all areas relevant to reliability, safety and driving behavior were inspected, refurbished or renewed.
Since the technical restoration, around 8,000 kilometers have been driven. The result was therefore not merely completed, but also extensively tested in actual driving conditions.
BODY AND PAINT
In 2023, the body was repainted. As part of this work, the windshield, bumpers, numerous seals, window guides, trim strips and many rubber and attachment parts were also renewed or refurbished.
EQUIPMENT AND CONDITION
The Golf I Cabriolet is a Karmann Classic Line in Classic Green Metallic with the 1.8-liter 2H engine, 72 kW or 98 hp, and a 5-speed manual transmission.
Equipment includes, among other things:
• Original leather interior
• Heated seats
• Power steering
• Multifunction display
• H registration plate
• Main inspection valid until October 2027
The original leather interior is completely preserved and has honest, age-appropriate patina with light cracks. The convertible top was renewed in 2010 and is in very good condition.
I am currently not aware of any technical defects. All electrical and mechanical components function properly. To the best of my knowledge, the Golf has not suffered any accident damage.
DESIGN AND SUSPENSION
The Golf is largely in an original or faithfully restored condition. Some details were deliberately modified to emphasize its clear design language and improve its driving behavior.
The original twin-headlamp front end was reduced to two headlights and combined with a three-piece VW radiator grille. Black indicator lenses were fitted more flush into the bumper using spacer sleeves. As part of the repaint, the body was also adapted for the narrow side moldings.
The registered Eibach Pro spring set in combination with Monroe shock absorbers provides a subtle lowering and a slight optimization of the suspension. The aim was not extreme lowering, but rather more precise and less spongy handling than with the original standard suspension.
Contemporary, likewise registered 16-inch Ronal Aero wheels complement the understated appearance.
DETAILED LIST OF THE WORK CARRIED OUT
TECHNICAL RESTORATION 2021
ENGINE
The engine was thoroughly rebuilt by Motorencenter Bohlender. The work carried out is documented by an invoice.
• Cylinders honed to the next oversize
• Four new VW pistons with 81.26 mm installed
• Main bearing set renewed
• Connecting-rod bearing set renewed
• Cylinder head gasket set renewed
• Crankcase gasket set renewed
• Cylinder head bolts renewed
• Timing belt kit renewed
• Valve guides replaced
• Valves ground
• Valve seats machined
• Cylinder block resurfaced
• Cylinder head resurfaced
• Engine mounts renewed
• Engine mount brackets refurbished
• Timing belt cover renewed
• Engine cleaned and cosmetically refurbished
• Vacuum lines renewed
STEERING
• Power steering pump renewed
• Some hoses renewed
• Seals renewed
• Expansion tank refurbished
• Expansion tank bracket replaced with a stainless-steel version
COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system was fully inspected, refurbished and substantially renewed.
• Coolant hoses refurbished and partially renewed
• Coolant pump renewed
• Temperature sensor flange renewed
• Seals renewed
• Temperature sensor renewed
• Radiator renewed
• Radiator support panel refurbished
• Thermoswitch renewed
• Fan control renewed
• Fan motor renewed
• Oil cooler including seals renewed
• Oil temperature sensor renewed
FUEL INJECTION, IGNITION AND AUXILIARY COMPONENTS
• Both V-belts renewed
• Knock sensor renewed
• Spark plugs renewed
• Distributor including Hall sender renewed
• Ignition coil renewed
• Fuel injectors inspected, cleaned and refurbished by a specialist company
• Inspection report for the fuel injectors available
• Electrical lines to the fuel injectors renewed
• Pressure regulator on the fuel injection system renewed
• Electrical connectors renewed
• Airflow meter replaced and refurbished
• Air ducts cleaned and refurbished
• Air filter housing refurbished
• Vacuum hoses inspected and refurbished
FUEL SYSTEM
• Fuel tank renewed
• Filler neck renewed
• Fuel cap renewed
• Pre-supply pump renewed
• Fuel pump renewed and replaced with a larger version
• Pre-supply reservoir renewed
• All fuel lines, hoses and seals renewed
• Fuel filter renewed
• Brackets and fastening parts refurbished
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The exhaust system was completely renewed.
• Exhaust manifold including studs, nuts and seals renewed
• Downpipe including catalytic converter renewed
• Center muffler renewed
• Rear muffler renewed
• Oxygen sensor renewed
BRAKING SYSTEM
• Brake booster renewed
• Master brake cylinder renewed
• Brake fluid reservoir refurbished
• Brake lines and brake hoses renewed
• Rear wheel cylinders renewed
• Rear brake drums renewed
• Rear backing plates and brake shoes renewed
• Front brake caliper brackets refurbished
• Front brake calipers including guides and bolts renewed
• Front brake discs and brake pads renewed
• Front splash shields renewed
REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION
• Rear axle fully refurbished
• Rubber mounts and fastening parts renewed
• Wheel bolts and wheel bearings renewed on both sides
• Shock absorbers, springs and rubber mounts renewed on both sides
FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION
• Shock absorbers, springs, rubber mounts and top mounts renewed
• Steering knuckles refurbished on both sides
• Wheel bearings renewed on both sides
• Tie-rod ends renewed on both sides
• Drive shafts including bolts renewed on both sides
• Control arms, ball joints and rubber mounts renewed on both sides
• Stabilizer bar refurbished and bushings renewed
• Ronal Aero wheels including tires and valves fitted
TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH AND SHIFTING
• Pushrod and bearing renewed
• Transmission mount bearing renewed
• Shift linkage refurbished and bushings renewed
• Seals renewed
• Drain plug including seal renewed
• Clutch renewed
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
• Electrical lines inspected and partially refurbished or renewed
• Electrical connectors inspected and partially refurbished or renewed
• Cable insulation renewed
• Ground points improved
• Additional ground connections to the battery installed
• Additional fuse box with new wiring for the ignition and starter installed
• Central electrical system inspected
• Various relays renewed
• Instrument illumination inspected and refurbished
• Dashboard illumination refurbished
BODY, PAINTWORK AND ATTACHMENT PARTS 2023
• Door interior panels refurbished and fitted with additional sound insulation
• Speakers renewed
• Door seals renewed
• All window channel seals renewed
• All window guides renewed
• Windshield including seal renewed
• Seal at the transition to the convertible top renewed
• Trunk seal renewed
• Vapor barriers in the doors renewed
• Engine compartment insulation renewed
• Engine compartment seals and rubber parts renewed
• Trim strips and retaining clips renewed
• Inner fender liners refurbished
• Bumpers refurbished and painted
• Body prepared for painting and repainted
• Windshield wipers, seals and wiper arms renewed
• License plate illumination renewed
• Sill welting renewed
• Stone-chip protection stickers renewed
• Door handles refurbished and seals renewed
• Exterior mirrors refurbished, and mirror glass and seals renewed
DOCUMENTATION
The restoration is documented by numerous invoices, work photos, a detailed parts list and the inspection report for the fuel injectors. Many of the original parts removed during the work are still available.
A NEW CHAPTER
After nearly twenty years together, the Golf now stands as I always wanted it to: technically reliable, visually clean and thoughtfully considered down to the smallest detail. The restoration is complete, and the result has been tested over around 8,000 kilometers.
Since I now drive it only rarely, I have decided to place it in new hands. I hope to find a new owner who appreciates its history and the effort invested in it – and who will enjoy it just as much as I have in the future.
Viewing by appointment. A test drive is possible with me as the driver for insurance reasons.
Private sale excluding liability for material defects. No warranty or returns.
This description has been automatically translated. Original language: German.
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