Yahoo Autos 1989 Volkswagen Rabbit Cabriolet is a Hot Wheels Legends Tour semifinalist
The annual Hot Wheels Legends Tour kicked off in Miami, Florida, on May 13, and the judges have selected 2023's first semifinalist. Finished in a head-turning shade of blue, this heavily-modified 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet could get scaled-down and added to the Hot Wheels catalog.
Pembroke Pines, Florida, resident Giraldo Penton bought this drop-top in 2016 as a "run-down" project car. Instead of keeping it stock, he set out to build a one-of-a-kind Cabriolet that turns heads everywhere it goes. Hot Wheels notes that the list of modifications includes a Berg Cup body kit, a Clipper body kit and15-inch BBS Flip Face wheels. Lambo Blue paint adds a finishing touch to the design.
Suspension modifications significantly lower the ride height — Penton's Cabriolet sits just a few inches off the ground. Inside, there's a three-spoke Nardi steering wheel, white upholstery, a Pioneer head unit and numerous small modifications like bright window cranks.
