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1979 Volkswagen Golf
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
A1 (Type 15)
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.1 Manual
Power (hp)
50 hp
Power (kW)
37 kW
Torque
75 Nm (55 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,093 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
Sides
Mid-Strip
Colour
Non-Painted
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Folding
Manual
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Spoiler
Front
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Colour
Non-painted
Bumper (Front | Rear)
Door Handles
Non-painted
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Colour
Grey
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Dashboard
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Front
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Armrest
Driver
Passenger
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Golf
Model
31 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Golf Standard
1979–2016
Golf Convertible Generations
1 of 5
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A1 (Type 15)
1979–1987
Year
1979
Powertrain
1.1 Manual
Horsepower
50 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline