My Mk1 and Me

Hi all, I'm Alex.

I've just gone and bought a Mk1 1988 Cabriolet called Hope  (pictures to come when she's cleaned up) with my best friend. We've been toying with the idea for a few years now and finally taken the plunge. She runs beautifully and still has her original paint. Over the last few years I've owned a couple of V dubs and Hope is definitely my most exciting addition.

My friend and I are hoping to completely renovate her over time and its great to have so much information on these forums so I'll definitely be asking some questions along the way.

Nice to meet you all!

AngryNinja (Alex)

welcome aboard, get those pics up soon as, the mk1 is great fun to drive, mines a daily runner and i always get plenty of looks, any plans for her?

   

As promised, some pictures of my Clipper.

aircooled1968 said

welcome aboard, get those pics up soon as, the mk1 is great fun to drive, mines a daily runner and i always get plenty of looks, any plans for her?

   

The interior is a bit worn from use over the years so that will probably be one of the first things to get a new lease of life.

Eventually I'd like to see the exterior done too, maybe wrapped as to keep the original paint.

Welcome to the club Alex, very nice clipper!  

Thanks Jonathan! I'm looking forward to getting stuck in to making her unique!

Always good to put ones own stamp on a car… We have a project section, you should kick of a topic so we can all share the fun… Plus loads of great advice form the members of the club which is a constant source of support and encouragement!   

looks good matey!!

hope to see it cruising around - look out for a purple mk3 cab, that'll be me!!! hahahah  

I'll keep my eye out!

nice one


bit like my gti only better..lol

Welcome mate… Can't seem to see the pictures on my phone for some reason I'll get them checked on the laptop later!! 

Kenneth Cartwright said

nice one


bit like my gti only better..lol

Hi Kenneth,

Do you mean yours is the same colour as mine? I've been wondering what the official colour name is if you happen to know it?

maybe same ill see if I can read paint code for you. .

Thanks Kenneth! Where is the sticker with the paint codes on as I can see if mine is still on also?

welcome mate tidy loking cabby

Thanks Arf, maybe you'll see my driving around the south west haha

On panel in boot below where parcel shelf sits.. not very clear

That looks really nice  

Hi everyone! I am the aforementioned friend who co-owns this excellent little car

Alex and I met a couple of you already at Ultimate Dubs 2012, where we were shooting a doc

Welcome Adam! I'm glad you joined at last haha!