I want A mk1 Cabby
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I want A mk1 Cabby
Hello, im new to the site,joined beacuse i want a mk1 cabby 8)
few things i wanted to find out, how much insurance is going to cost…….(im 17 so its a big issue)…what engines trim ect there avalibile in, and how much its going to cost me.
Pics would help 8)
few things i wanted to find out, how much insurance is going to cost…….(im 17 so its a big issue)…what engines trim ect there avalibile in, and how much its going to cost me.
Pics would help 8)
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Local Hero
I think even the carb engined ones are insurance grp 14 :dontknow:
I would have thought that even 3rd party is going to be ?thousands for a 17 year old.
The cars themselves can be picked up from ?500-?2,500 for usable ones. Very rare/low milage think of a number and double it.
I would have thought that even 3rd party is going to be ?thousands for a 17 year old.
The cars themselves can be picked up from ?500-?2,500 for usable ones. Very rare/low milage think of a number and double it.
1983 Mars Red 1.8 Golf GTI
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
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Web Team
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Old Timer
The problem is with a cabriolet is they are a higher theft and vandalism risk, so cost more than a normal car to insure at the best of times. couple that with your age, and the fact the smallest engined one is a 1500cc and I think you'll be hard pushed to insure one at what I would call a reasonable cost.
Mike.
Mike.
1983 White cabriolet GTi
Posted
Local Hero
Must say ricoshay, I agree with the others! Even on a classic policy with limited mileage, at 17 I doubt anyone would even insure you! Why not try a small engined hard top for a couple of years, you will always get your money back, maybe even make a little! I am 33 and have mine on a 3000 mile a year limit, still cost me ?530 and I keep it in my garage! Granted when it is 15 years old on a classic policy it should come down! Hope this doesn't put you off!
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Life Member
Engines start from the 1.5, and there are 1.6 and 1.8 varients, both carb and injection. However, you'd do well to heed the advice above I'm afraid. Cabriolets are not cheap to insure regardless.
I had a 1.8 carb cabriolet (only 90bhp) and it was over ?500 a year for me at age 33.
A 1.1 or 1.3 Mk1 Golf tintop can be a great entree into the mk1 world. You can enjoy all the handling and wheel combinations in the meantime while you build up your NCB.
Cheers,
Drew.
I had a 1.8 carb cabriolet (only 90bhp) and it was over ?500 a year for me at age 33.
A 1.1 or 1.3 Mk1 Golf tintop can be a great entree into the mk1 world. You can enjoy all the handling and wheel combinations in the meantime while you build up your NCB.
Cheers,
Drew.
Once a Mk1 fan, always a Mk1 Fan...
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Old Timer
I will add to that, That area you live is also dependant on insurance. Mine is ?330 FC at 27 with FNCB. but at 22 i could not get insured.
Shop around, i have found the best place for insurance is the Supermarkets. Good luck
Shop around, i have found the best place for insurance is the Supermarkets. Good luck
86 Christmas Collection Cabby GTi in Saphire Blau!
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Local Hero
Something like this might be better to start with :dontknow: ; (from Autotrader www site)
1981 W Reg VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.1L 5 door Mark 1
56,000 miles, Red but slightly orange now. Service history, One prior owner from new, Drives well, Ideal project, To clear at. ?200.
David Turnbull CarsDealer's WebsiteDealer's Location
Tel: 07818 036135 or 0121 3517114
1981 W Reg VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.1L 5 door Mark 1
56,000 miles, Red but slightly orange now. Service history, One prior owner from new, Drives well, Ideal project, To clear at. ?200.
David Turnbull CarsDealer's WebsiteDealer's Location
Tel: 07818 036135 or 0121 3517114
1983 Mars Red 1.8 Golf GTI
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
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