The original online guide to the Volkswagen Cabriolet & Rabbit Convertible!
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Model Styling Guide
Options Guide
Cabriolet Models
Last update:
January 4, 2012
Notes
Each model has its own detailed equipment and color combination guides in PDF format; however, these guides are still being worked on and will be uploaded as time allows.
The Golf Cabriolet nameplate was sold virtually everywhere outside North America (but including Canada from '88 onward); the nations listed are simply where this model is predominantly found. ;)
Additional Notes:
The years listed are model years, not calendar years.
Some paint colors do not have example links and that's due to an example for that color of that particular model being unavailable. If you'd like to see a general paint color sample, please refer to the paint color page(s).
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1979- |
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1980- |
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1988- |
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1981 |
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1991- |
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1979 | ||
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Golf Cabriolet |
GLS, GLI |
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1980 | ||
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Golf Cabriolet |
GLS, GLI |
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Golf Cabriolet |
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1982 | ||
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Golf Cabriolet |
GL, GLI |
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1983 | ||
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Golf Cabriolet |
GL, GLI |
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GL, GLI |
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GL, GLI |
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Golf Cabriolet |
GL, GLI |
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Golf Cabriolet |
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GL, GLI |
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GL, GLI |
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Golf Cabriolet |
GL, GLI |
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Golf Cabriolet |
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Golf Cabriolet |
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Golf Cabriolet |
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Golf Cabriolet |
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Golf Cabriolet |
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Golf Cabriolet |
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Golf Cabriolet |
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Golf Cabriolet |
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Golf Cabriolet |
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Golf Cabriolet |
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Golf Cabriolet |
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Golf Cabriolet |
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