Registration No: N509 LGS
Chassis No: WVWZZZ1EZSK038635
MOT: July 2022

• Very scarce ‘Rolling Stones Limited Edition’ example
• Recently benefitting from much remediation work including renewed brakes, a new exhaust system and cambelt
• Rated as ‘very good’ throughout

As the successor to the long-running Golf Mk1 Cabriolet (Wolfsburg having decided against a Mark 2 soft-top), the Mk3 version was burdened with expectation. Although not as crisply styled as the earlier Giorgio Giugiaro-penned creation, the newcomer did have the advantage of being based on the 1992 European Car of the Year. A thoroughly modern design, its high-strength two-door monocoque bodyshell featured an integral roll-over hoop and driver's/passenger's airbags. Protected from the elements by a 6-layer quick release hood, the four-seater cabin was suitably cosseting. Drives benefitted from both power-assisted steering and ABS brakes. Available with a choice of 1.6, 1.8, or 2.0-litre engines, the model enjoyed a seven-year production run between 1994 and 2001 (though, later incarnations wore a Mark 4 visage). Few would bet against the Mk3 Cabriolet going the way of its Mk1 predecessor and becoming a predominant classic.

Through the mid-1990s, Volkswagen sponsored three high-profile rock bands and introduced celebratory models to commemorate these events. The Golf was the model that featured these special editions, with a 1994 Pink Floyd Edition, 1995 Rolling Stones Edition (as seen here), and the Golf Bon Jovi Edition (1996). Celebrating the Rolling Stones’ Voodoo Lounge album and tour of 1995 and featuring decals from the tour, the Golf is fitted with the 1781cc straight-four engine with five-speed manual transmission. Finished in the exclusive colour of Aqua Blue Pearl metallic with Grey cloth interior upholstery and Black hood, ‘N509 LGS’ has covered c.132,000 miles.

Recently benefitting from renewed brakes including new pads, shoes, handbrake kit and replacement brake pipes; new cambelt; full exhaust system and catalytic converted; four matching Yokohama tyres and new battery. Still featuring the special edition seats, gearknob and graphics, the Golf is rated as ‘very good’ throughout with the electric hood said to be in ‘excellent working order’.

Vendor Condition Ratings:

Bodywork: 'Very Good’
Engine: 'Very Good'
Electrical Equipment: 'Very Good'
Paintwork: ‘Very Good'
Gearbox: 'Very Good'
Interior Trim: 'Very Good'

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452