96P VW Volkswagen Golf MK3 GTI Colour Concept Cabriolet, low miles, auto, retro

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Seller: 606autowerks ✉️ (1,664) 100%, Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire., GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 134990110551 96P VW Volkswagen Golf MK3 GTI Colour Concept Cabriolet, low miles, auto, retro. VW Golf 2. 0 GTI Colour Concept Cabriolet

• Colour: Jazz Blue LW5Z
• Mileage: 63, 700 miles.
• MOT: Passed advisory free MOT on 22nd March 2024, valid until 18th April 2025
• Engine Code: ADY 2. 0 petrol
• Gearbox: 4 Speed Automatic DKS gearbox – rebuilt without proof in 2014
• Interior: Heated black & blue Recaro Colour Concept leather seats
• Electric Factory roof – Replaced in 2014 with proof.
• Factory Aircon
• 4x100 BBS Solitude Alloy Wheels
• Laserline insurance approved alarm & immobiliser

Welcome to this listing for my Volkswagen Golf MK3 GTI Colour Concept Cabriolet, affectionately known as Polly. This car is quite a unique car and, it’s definitely not an abused or worn-out example of an MK3. Polly has spent most of her UK life locked away in various garages, her previous 2 UK owners were brother & sister, the latter acquiring Polly as a 40th birthday present to herself, after a decade of ownership Polly was sold and, I became her custodian on 28th August 2021. As a keen VW enthusiast, I knew where common issues were so, set about recommissioning Polly, performing as much preventative maintenance as I possibly could. She drives faultlessly and, the auto box lends itself so well to the relaxing cruiser the MK3 cabriolet is, if you want speed then a cabriolet isn’t for you but, if you want buckets of retro charm and a relaxing drive then you’d struggle to find better.
I’ve been to some local shows with Polly during my ownership and, she featured on the indoor display at the final “Elsecar at the Races” show in 2023. Unfortunately, due to injury, Polly didn’t really venture out of the garage after March so, has covered less than 200 miles between her MOT’s. As mentioned above, Polly passed her MOT on 22nd March 2024, with no advisories and, as I always present my cars for MOT as early as possible, Polly now has MOT until 18th April 2025. Over the coming weeks, I will be completing another oil and filter service and, another brake fluid change as both of these are due again. 

Polly is currently insured on a classic insurance policy with Lancaster Insurance, she has an agreed value of £5500 and costs me under £200 per year to insure. Her annual tax is £341 but, I personally opt to pay monthly and sorn Polly during the winter months.

As the MK3 Colour Concept Cabriolet wasn’t actually sold in the UK, I’ve managed to track down some brochures in German, the Jazz Blue cabriolet was actually the poster car, sadly a Japanese brochure has evaded me. I’ve added a replica roadside flare in the front passenger footwell as Polly had the bracket but, her flare was removed as part of the import process, there’s also a replica Shaken sticker & Japanese parking pass, mainly so people understand her heritage. I’ve sourced genuine VW floor mats (only used at Elsecar), genuine VW first aid kit and a warning triangle. Whilst communicating with VW Japan, I established that a Japanese only option for mid-90’s VW vehicles was a Minidisc head unit and changer and, they confirmed this was very rarely selected. To add to Polly’s quirkiness, I successfully sourced the correct model Sony Minidisc Head Unit and, the Sony MDX-65 6 Minidisc changer, to record to Minidiscs I purchased a Sharp hi-fi and, all of this will be included with Polly based on the full asking price being agreed. The collective value of these items is £550 to £650 which is why I’m requesting full asking price only. If the full asking price isn’t achieved, Polly will come with a more modern Sony Bluetooth head unit only (the pictures show the period correct head unit only).
 
The asking price for Polly is £4550, I’m aware this is £950 under her agreed value and, the reasoning for this is as follows:

• Driver’s seat bolster – I’ve been quoted £120 for this to be recoloured.
• The wheels do look well but would benefit massively with a full refurb as they have associated marks and minor curbing, for this I was quoted £300.
• Airconditioning – This hasn’t worked since I purchased the car and, as it’s a cabriolet, it was the least important thing to resolve for me. It needs a new condenser and re-gassing which will cost approximately £125.
• Polly’s rubstrips have been colour coded, whilst they look great in the photographs, its not the best paintwork but, it hasn’t bothered me enough to change this. Replacement arch trims and rubstrips can be purchased at £50 per set.
• There is a small dent on her boot lid which I’ve not had chance to resolve, it will remove by paintless dent removal and, would cost £75 - £100.
• Her leather steering wheel does have some minor sun damage and would benefit from a retrim, Royal Steering Wheels quoted me £175 for this but, I’ve not got around to it.

This work totals £870 as a maximum figure and, in the interests of fairness, I’ve deduced them from the overall agreed value figure but, I will point out that the £5500 agreed value is based on her current condition which is why this is a no offers sale. History:
• First Registered: 12th August 1996 in Omiya District, Japan and sold new by Yanase Volkswagen, Shinjuku, Tokyo.
• Two previous keepers shown in Japan.
• Exported from Japan in June 2003.
• Passed first UK Vehicle Inspectorate test on 29th September 2003.
• Officially registered and assigned the UK registration of P374RNB on 1st October 2003.
• I am the 3rd UK owner/ 5th owner in total.
• UK history is good but, sadly the Japanese history is patchy however, I’ve liaised with VW Japan and VW UK to trace as much history as possible.
• Vehicle is HPI clear in both the UK & Japan (No accidents, claims or total losses).

Works completed:

• 4x new 195/ 50/ 15 Goodyear efficient grip tyres, replaced in 2023 and haven’t yet covered 150 miles.
• New suspension top mounts front and rear.
• New front discs and pads
• New tie rods, track rod ends, ball joints & anti-rollbar bushes (Splash guards cleared)
• Full 4-wheel alignment completed professionally.
• Replaced all bulbs.
• New K&N panel air filter.
• New Bosch battery with quick release connectors.
• Auxiliary and serpentine belts replaced.
• Genuine Coolant temperature sensor, oil pressure switch, oil pressure sensor
• Genuine steering cowling – common MK3 problem.
• Crank position sensor – common MK3 problem.
• Water pump, thermostat, coolant, and header tank replaced.
• New ignition leads, distributor, distributor cap and spark plugs.
• New exhaust and all exhaust rubber bushings (cat back & mild steel).
• Roof hydraulic fluid replaced.
• Power steering fluid replaced.
• Brake fluid service
• Oil & Oil Filter every spring and summer, regardless of miles completed.
• Oil cooler gasket replaced with genuine item.
• Chrome MK3. 5 Interior door handles and door strikers fitted.
• MK3. 5 windbreak & Roll hoop fitted and MK3. 5 Clutch footrest.

Included with Polly is a brand-new Gates Cambelt Kit, her current Cambelt isn’t due to be changed until August but, will change this if I have time/ weather. Her original ignition key was starting to show its age and has started to develop a twist so, I ordered a replacement key and had this cut and coded, this does mean Polly comes with 3 VW keys, 2 alarm fobs and 2 immobiliser pens.
  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: Excellent condition for the 27.5 year age, wouldn’t take much to push towards a concourse standard if desired. Vehicle is currently a great usable classic.
  • Year: 1996
  • Mileage: 63700
  • Emission Test: Passed 22/03/24 due 18/04/2025
  • Previously Registered Overseas: Yes
  • Number of Seats: 4
  • Number of Previous Owners: 2
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Exterior Colour: Jazz Blue
  • Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Seller's Warranty Expiry: No Warranty given or implied
  • For Sale By: Private Seller
  • Drive Side: Right-Hand Drive
  • Horse Power: 67 - 85 kW (89.78 - 113.9 hp)
  • Independent Vehicle Inspection: Yes
  • Engine Size: 1896
  • Manufacturer: Volkswagen
  • Car Type: Collector Cars
  • Number of Doors: 2
  • Features: Air Conditioning, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, Catalytic Converter, CD Multichanger, CD Player, Electric heated seats, Electric Mirrors, Leather Interior, Leather Seats, Metallic Paint, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Power Locks, Power Windows, Premium Sound System, Sport Seats, Sunroof, Tilt Steering Wheel
  • Interior Colour: Blue & Black leather
  • Engine: 2.0
  • V5C Registration Document: Yes
  • Body Type: 5 Door Hatchback
  • Number of Cylinders: 4
  • Service History Available: Partial
  • MOT Expiry: 18/04/2025
  • Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Back Seat Safety Belts, Driver Airbag, Fog Lights, Immobiliser, Passenger Airbag, Safety Belt Pretensioners
  • Variant: GTI Colour Concept Cabriolet
  • Date of 1st Registration: 19960812
  • Model: Cabriolet
  • Drivetrain: 2WD
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany

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