Louisville, KY | USA
$13,500
/ USDDescription
Price is obo 1996 Polo Harlekin, pistachio green base. Those in the RTP area of NC probably know the car quite well. I daily drove this for a year (I work from home, so it didn't get that many miles but got grocery duties.) Featured in pvw June 2023 I purchased this from the first US owner, from Florida, in October of 2021. He purchased this through open air Imports, who purchased the car from the last EU owner in Belgium. I have a thick stack of service records in German that will come wi...
Our Take:
- Rarity in the VW Lineup: The 1996 Polo Harlekin is genuinely a unicorn in the Volkswagen universe. Originally a limited production, the Harlekin models were released with a quirky mix-and-match of colors on each panel—talk about a car with personality! Only a few thousand were ever made, primarily as a marketing gimmick, so seeing one in the U.S. is quite the treat.
- European Flair with a Global Journey: This particular Polo Harlekin's journey from Europe to the U.S. adds a layer of intrigue. Starting its life in Belgium and making its way through Florida before residing in North Carolina, it’s a well-traveled vehicle with a story to tell. The stack of European service records? That's like finding a treasure trove for car history buffs.
- No-Frills, Pure Driving Experience: Equipped with a 1-liter 4-cylinder engine and manual transmission, this Polo is as back-to-basics as they come. Manual windows, no power steering, and a lack of air conditioning or sunroof make it feel like a throwback to simpler times—when driving was more about the journey than the gadgets.
- Customizable and Collectible Upgrades: The seller includes some enticing extras such as New Old Stock (NOS) Morette headlights and Hella corner markers, not to mention the Votex spoiler and ABT grille. For enthusiasts looking to customize without the hassle of sourcing rare parts, these add-ons make this Polo even more appealing.
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