After spending the best part of two years stored outside with a missing windscreen, this VW Golf Cabriolet was finally released from a police compound. Although the inside of the car was full of water, complete with grass growing out of the carpets, it was decided to attempt a restoration.

After many hours of meticulous stripping, panel beating and paintwork the car emerges with the bodywork restored to concours condition. The long task of reassembly is now ready to begin. (Engine and gearbox/radiator have already been fitted at this stage)

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