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1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet

The story

My wife and I were on the hunt for a mk1 cabriolet for years before this popped up. The seller was practically giving it away after replacing the timing belt and couldn't get the car to run. I think the listing was maybe 25 minutes old when we showed up with the cash. Pushed the car onto a trailer, drive home, swapped the ignition wires around and drove it off the trailer. Since then we've replaced nearly everything to make this golf perfectly reliable for longer trips. We almost always have our 2 large golden doodles in the back, get tons of attention and put a big grin on people's faces.

Current mods

8 parts installed
TiresEconomist ATR185/50 R15
SuspensionMaXpeedingrods B1Coilovers

Updates

  1. Jawritch started this build

    10/9/2026
    RML Snowflake · 15 x 8 +28Economist ATR · 185/50 R15MaXpeedingrods B1Goingfast Eyebrow SpoilerGoingfast M3 Style Clear/Red tail lightsNardi Woodgrain Steering WheelSilver Project Camber PlatesTech53 Rear Axle Stub Spacer / Camber Plate
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