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£1,702
1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Highline 5-Speed
United States • 25 Sept 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Highline with 89k miles features a 5-speed manual and is finished in Windsor Blue Metallic over Kiesel Beige leather. While it has desirable options like heated seats and A/C, the listing notes significant rust, dents, and mechanical leaks requiring substantial reconditioning.

Condition
3
The car has visible rust on fenders, side skirts, and doors, as well as dents and scratches around the body. The driver's seat bolster is torn, outer tie rod boots are cracked, and there are oil leaks from the valve cover and oil pan. The transaxle oil pan is also leaking, and one rear brake line is leaking. These issues indicate substantial reconditioning is required.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
3VWBA81E1VM804789
Odometer:
89,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2.0-Liter Inline-Four Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Windsor Blue Metallic Paint Kiesel Beige Leather Upholstery Retractable Black Soft Top 14" Seven-Spoke Alloy Wheels Roll Hoop Heated Front Bucket Seats Power Windows Air Conditioning Cassette Stereo
This 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Highline is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle, and it is finished in Windsor Blue Metallic over Kiesel Beige leather.
The current owner purchased the car in 2011 and has since added approximately 50k of the 89k miles.
Equipment includes 14″ seven-spoke alloy wheels, a retractable black soft top, a roll hoop, heated front bucket seats, power windows, air conditioning, and a cassette stereo.
This Mk3 Cabrio is now offered on dealer consignment by a at no reserve with a clean Carfax report and a clean Delaware title.
The car is finished in Windsor Blue Metallic (LG5R) and features a retractable black soft top.
Rust is located on the fenders, side skirts, and doors, a...
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£314
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,610
Median Price (Since 2020)
£60,025
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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