The first Volkswagen Golf Cabrio is an open four-seater from the 1980s. Here you can see the classic Golf that is available as a wedding car. Read more
Leiden · Noord-Holland, Utrecht and Zuid-Holland 4 seats Self-drive
Mood and style
Practical
Mood and style
Practical
When Volkswagen wanted an open Golf in the late 1970s, it left the build to the coachbuilder Karmann, who also made the Kever Cabrio. The Golf Cabrio, based on the first Golf, stayed in production until the early 1990s, even after the regular Golf had been redesigned twice. Its defining feature is the fixed roll bar above the centre pillar, which provides strength and safety. In Germany it earned the nickname strawberry basket because of it.
As a wedding car, the Golf Cabrio has a cheerful, relaxed look. It is less stately than a Rolls-Royce and less sporty than a Porsche, but it is recognisable and endearing. For couples who grew up with this car or who love the 1980s, it is a personal choice.
The Golf Cabrio was updated regularly over its production run. Later examples often have a more luxurious finish than the first ones, although this differs per version.
One advantage over many other convertibles: the Golf has four seats. There is room for two people in the back, which is handy if the couple wants to sit in the back or if a witness needs to come along.
A Golf Cabrio is also a great choice for a couple who would like to go for a drive after the ceremony. It is small enough for villages and narrow roads, and keeps up well with traffic on regional roads. With the top down you are easy to spot on the road, which is great for photos from a following car. Anyone sitting in the back usually gets more wind with the roof down, so seat the bride in the front if her hair has had a lot of attention.
The Golf has two doors, so getting into the back means passing the front seat. With the roof down this is easier, because you do not have to duck. At the front, the entry is fairly high for a convertible, which is helpful with a full skirt. A long train fits in the rear footwell or on the back seat next to the bride.
The roll bar always stays in place, even with the roof down. It gives you something to hold on to when getting in and out, and a place to attach a ribbon or flower garland. The soft top is made of fabric. If it rains, it takes a moment to close, so check the weather before you set off.
This car suits an informal wedding: a garden party, a beach venue or a party with a 1980s theme. Thanks to its size, it is easy to handle in a city centre. For photos, the roll bar works as a natural frame around the couple, especially with a few flowers along it.
If you love open Volkswagens, also take a look at the Kever Cabrio, which was made by the same coachbuilder. All models of the brand can be found under Volkswagen wedding cars, and you can find more open cars under convertibles.