Edit- 9/12/25 - I have managed to get the engine running by putting power straight onto the starter motor - didn’t run it for long due to small fuel leak and the fuel is old.


Bargain - Volkswagen Mk1 Golf Karmann Cabriolet 1986 - Project

A weekend on this, new fuel pipe, 1 wire to starter motor, good clean, run it for a mot and you’ve doubled your money. If I had the space I would do exactly that. 

Project Volkswagen Golf mk1 cabriolet Karmann


Project - doesn’t start, leaking fuel. 

It’s been sitting for many years so assume fuel is stale, seems the starter motor has seized.


Overall it’s solid, and a very good example, definitely worth saving but your buying as it is a non running project, it’s in my lock up but we will be able to push it out onto a trailer. 


Volkswagen Golf mk1 Cabriolet Karmann genuine Karmann (kit is no longer available)


1.6 Automatic


Lowered on coil overs 


Roof is excellent condition no rips or tears.


Last mot’d in 2016 (I believe) 


Owned for around 12 years by me and stored away with the intention of fitting a manual box and bigger engine.


Interior is okay would need a good clean.

From what I can see the underneath looks solid but assume it will require some welding.

Body work is good with only a few minor flaky areas.


Mileage 124,000

I have the v5 in my name 

No history (may have a few bits, but take it as none)

1 set of keys 


Collection from Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 


Any questions let me know 

On 03-Jan-26 at 09:04:51 GMT, seller added the following information:

Beware, absolutely no offers under £1650 - will not entertain any low ball silly offers. I’m in no way desperate

On 03-Jan-26 at 19:29:36 GMT, seller added the following information:

Iv had the engine running, new battery and put temporary fuel supply straight in to the pump and fired up perfectly, running great. The fuel pipe has a split from the pump to the tank so nice easy fix. Obviously the engine will need a full going over as well as the brakes etc as it’s been sat for a while but at least you can hear the car running. I have a video and more photos on request.