KEY FACTS This Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rivage Cabriolet is a rare and desirable special-edition modern classic open-top hot hatch, offered for sale by its third owner from new and with remarkably low mileage.

Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 1.8-litre fuel-injected inline-four, delivering around 110bhp to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.

First registered in August 1991, this example has been with the seller and third owner for over two years.

This Mk1 Golf GTI Rivage Cabriolet is one of only 470 UK-market examples.

The odometer shows a mere 16,037 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES The ‘Rivage’ was one of three run-out special editions to mark the end of Mk1 Golf GTI Cabriolet production, and this example is finished in Classic Green, which was the rarest of the colour options.

Inside, the cabin is trimmed in beige leather and features a contrasting black dashboard, transmission tunnel, and door card sections.

It rides on a set of 15-inch ‘Le...