We were privileged to feature two brothers, Ziyaad and Yazeed Ismail, who are both members of the Capestance community. Ziyaad, the eldest of the two, owns a 1999 Mk4 cabriolet, while Yazeed, a 1997 Mk3 Karmann Edition.
Ziyaad is the second owner of this German beauty and purchased it from a German immigrant in Johannesburg. He purchased it as it is a Karmann Edition and because of its rarity, and beacause very few 1999 models came with the heated leather seats and a stock 2L 8V motor. Ziyaad says that he thinks it was an optional extra.
On purchasing the car, Ziyaad has fitted JOM coilovers, a custom front bumper (number plate recess removed), 16inch BSX, free flow stainless steel exhaust, replaced headlights and taillights for that ‘fresh’ look and inside installed a Kenwood sound system.
Ziyaad’s short term plans are to change the wheels on his car. He doesn’t want to give much away on to what he wants to fit next, we will just have to wait and see.
Ziyaad’s short term plans are to change the wheels on his car. He doesn’t want to give much away on to what he wants to fit next, we will just have to wait and see.
Yazeed’s Mk3 Cabriolet is fitted with 17inch Hartge rims, lowered suspension with a Jetta front and its renowned burgundy roof top is bound to attract attention.
He is also the second owner of the car with 160k’s on the clock. Yazeed’s future goals or plans for the car is to get a high polish lip as well as air suspension.
He is also the second owner of the car with 160k’s on the clock. Yazeed’s future goals or plans for the car is to get a high polish lip as well as air suspension.