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Re: Different editions

Reply #1
Good that you found it, but a little sad you didn't find it within this site. I guess Google isn't working in our favour.
We've already got this covered in the knowledge Library with a few additional links to specific models:

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https://www.vwgolfmk2.co.uk/clubforum/index.php?topic=56.0

I think a lot of the initial info may have come from there.

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Reply #2
Cheers for sharing, always like to read this sort of stuff. I love old brochures as well and seeing what the OEM upgrade options were.

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Reply #3
So does anyone know anything about the Riviera model?
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So does anyone know anything about the Riviera model?

isn't that a model name of a Mk1 Cabby edition?

I thought the same , Or was that Rivage or both ?



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Reply #7
Definately Riviera. 1989 Mk2 1.3 poverty spec. I'm unable to get a picture at the moment.   This is assuming no one has stuck decals on it  :o
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Reply #8
Sometimes local dealers created their own 'editions'. Wondering where this was first registered, could I take a punt and say Torquay?

There's something nagging at the back of my brain that makes me think I have come across this before though. Or maybe it was just you raising this previously.

I believe Riviera is related to camper van (T2 specifically) conversions. I know there were a number of authorised companies that did conversion, ie. Devon, and Danbury. Perhaps it's something to do with the same company.

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Reply #9
Without checking the original registration office would have Exeter.  I get the Riviera  connection. I know there is paperwork but I've not seen it yet. You never know it may have been part of a package or built to order for someone local or as a holiday car. I'll get a picture of the graphics when I can.
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Reply #10
So here is the picture. I forgot to do the sides which are a decal and dotty. So is it a model or not?

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Reply #12
It's not in keeping with the styling of any of the VW specials, but it also isn't quite the 'special', 'turbo', 'luxury' type universal sticker popular in the likes of Charlie Browns Autocentre back in the day.

So as mentioned before, and based on the location of the original purchase I still suspect this was a local dealer 'edition'.

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Reply #13
Finally got more pictures

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Side

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