A Newcastle car dealership purports that the listing of a Volkswagen Citi Golf at a hair under R1m was not intended to “break the internet”. The example is a unit of the high-performance 1.8i R version, described with a mere 55km on its odometer, registered in 2010. Ebrahim Docrat, sales and marketing director for the dealership peddling the Citi, said the responses from enthusiasts and collectors had been strong — in addition to expected “trolling” endured.
“The vehicle has a remarkably clean and well-documented dealer service history; it has been cherished by us, with minimal use and careful maintenance,” he said. Docrat said the vehicle’s rarity, condition and collector interest make a full-price sale a realistic outcome. “These models have real character and heritage, representing an iconic part of automotive culture; well-preserved examples are becoming harder to find.” According to Docrat, the dealership has previously sold low-mileage, limited-edition Volkswagen models of a similar nature.
“Each sale helps us better understand what collectors value, and this experience reinforces how much interest there is in these standout vehicles.” We sourced the original press release and specifications sheet for the Citi 1.8i R from Volkswagen Group Africa’s public relations office, dated October 11 2006. The manufacturer billed it as “the most affordable performance car on the South African market” at the time. “The Citi 1.8i R will appeal to enthusiasts looking for a real performance package without compromising on specification, comfort and safety,” said the release.
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