1983 Volkswagen Golf
Representative imagePhoto: Charlie from United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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Colour as listed; photo is illustrative of the model.

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1983 Volkswagen Golf (red, classic)

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Model
Golf
Year
1983
Decade
1980s
Colour
Red

This catalogue entry records a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in red, a hatchback, from the 1980s.

The 1983 Volkswagen Golf in red is filed under Classic and Hatchback, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

Modern traffic can be especially noticeable in the distance of an eighties street, so the background view needs reviewing even for a simple stationary setup. The exact point within the eighties matters when combining vehicles with wardrobe, and reference images can help keep the different departments working to the same date. Eighties cars can sit comfortably in scenes of school runs and office arrivals, where daily routines give the period detail a purpose beyond visual nostalgia.

Possible roles in a production

A hatchback in a residential background can help a street feel used, with neighbouring vehicles chosen for the story date and the particular location. A hatchback can give a shopping return an ordinary setting, with bags and the front-door exchange carrying the action rather than a formal arrival. School-run action should be planned around the supplied hatchback and performers, rather than assuming passenger access from the category name alone.

About this listing

The entry describes a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in red; its categories are Classic and Hatchback. The total recorded for Volkswagen Golfs is 35 entries. 1982 and 2018 mark the ends of this model's listed year range. Additional colours listed against this model include grey, gold, green and black and green. Beyond the model group, you will find 132 Volkswagen vehicles under the make and 379 cars from the 1980s under the period.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1983 Volkswagen Golf in red for filming?

You can enquire about the Volkswagen Golf for filming by providing the dates, location and intended action; a car is offered only after its availability is checked.

Is the photo of this exact car?

The exact car is not pictured in this Volkswagen Golf listing; its photograph is a model reference, and we confirm the individual vehicle and colour before an option is agreed.

What if this Volkswagen Golf isn't available?

The model selection contains 35 Volkswagen Golfs, but a suitable alternative might come from 132 Volkswagen vehicles or 379 cars from the 1980s; catalogue inclusion does not confirm availability.

Can it be driven on camera?

Your intended shot determines the driving request for the Volkswagen Golf; after checking owner agreement and insurance, we confirm on-camera driving together with the transport and drivers required.

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