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£7,246

1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet Best Seller 5-Speed

United States • 7 Aug 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet, finished in Tornado Red, offers a five-speed manual transmission and a desirable "Best Seller" trim. Despite a two-family ownership history and recent maintenance like a timing belt replacement, it shows cosmetic wear on the paint and interior, and the engine has a cold start issue.

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Condition 

5

The car has several cosmetic blemishes noted on the paint, soft top, and roll bar. The interior also has wear, specifically a tear in the driver's seat and a missing adjustment knob. The odometer is not accurate, and the engine runs rough on cold starts. These issues indicate it requires moderate reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WVWCA0155KK021986

Odometer:

78,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Two Family History Since New 1.8-Liter Inline-Four Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Tornado Red Paint White Cloth w/Patterned Inserts Best Seller 14" Alloy Wheels White Soft Top Power Steering Power-Assisted Front Disc Brakes Roll Bar Front Sport Seats Air Conditioning Cruise Control Kenwood Stereo Accident-Free Carfax Report Window Sticker
This 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet is a Best Seller example that was initially delivered to C.

Richard Cronin Inc.

of Cincinnati, Ohio, and has remained registered in the state under the care of two families since new.

Shortly after purchasing the car, the original owners moved to the seller’s hometown and met her father, who has owned and operated a foreign car repair shop there for over 40 years.

The two families maintained a relationship throughout the decades, and when the decision was made to sell the cabriolet, its care was transferred to the seller’s family in 2022.

Following the seller’s purchase in 2025, the 1.8-liter inline-four received a re...

Points of note

£314

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£5,610

Median Price (Since 2020)

£60,025

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