1989 Volkswagen Golf
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1989 Volkswagen Golf (Mk2 1.8GL, blue, classic)

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Model
Golf
Variant
Mk2 1.8GL
Year
1989
Decade
1980s
Colour
Blue

This catalogue entry records a 1989 Volkswagen Golf Mk2 1.8GL in blue, a hatchback, from the 1980s.

The 1989 Volkswagen Golf Mk2 1.8GL in blue is filed under Classic and Hatchback, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

An eighties car outside a home or workplace can carry the date unobtrusively, while the people arriving explain why it belongs in that particular scene. A locked-off eighties exterior still requires background attention, because passing present-day cars can enter a view that looked suitable when the location was first photographed. A quiet suburban road can support a personal exchange beside a car, with the wider neighbourhood supplying the period context instead of a conspicuous arrival.

Possible roles in a production

Loading at the rear offers practical movement during a hatchback scene, but the actual props need checking before their fit becomes part of the script. For a workplace departure, a coat or carried bag can explain the hatchback’s role while the conversation remains focused on the people leaving. A stills setup beside a hatchback can be understated, allowing everyday clothing and the address to explain the image without a broad lifestyle claim.

About this listing

This listing is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf Mk2 1.8GL in blue, filed under Classic and Hatchback. The total recorded for Volkswagen Golfs is 35 entries. Across these entries, the recorded dates range between 1982 and 2018. Elsewhere in the model selection, the recorded colours include grey, gold, red and green and black. To look outside this model, start with 379 cars from the 1980s or compare the 132 Volkswagen vehicles.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1989 Volkswagen Golf in blue for filming?

If the Volkswagen Golf suits your scene, let us know the filming dates and location together with its intended role, and we will investigate the available options.

Is the photo of this exact car?

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What if this Volkswagen Golf isn't available?

For a substitute, consider the 379 cars from the 1980s collection or the 132 Volkswagen vehicles selection alongside the 35 Volkswagen Golfs; the scene guides which options we discuss.

Can it be driven on camera?

The Volkswagen Golf's use in a driving scene must be confirmed for that action, owner and insurance; transport to the production and the drivers are agreed through your brief.

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