Highlights
- Fully restored with extensive documented mechanical repairs
- Complete respray with all rust areas properly repaired
- Recently serviced with new timing belt, water pump, brake callipers, discs and pads
- Professionally refurbished original Snowflake alloy wheels
- Original factory upholstery used to recover the driver's seat and door cards
The Appeal
During the 1970s, Volkswagen set about replacing its much-loved, yet now rather old-fashioned rear-engined air-cooled models. The Golf replaced the Beetle, while the Scirocco replaced the Karmann Ghia. Mirroring their predecessors, the cheaper, simpler Golf sold strongly, while the upmarket Karmann-built Scirocco garnered a more rarefied following.
Today, these hard-to-find Sciroccos are increasingly desirable, and we're pleased to present this lovely 1989 example, which boasts the 'Scala' trim level.
This Scirocco has undergone extensive restoration work both mechanically and cosmetically, making it a standout example of the model. The current owner has maintained the vehicle's originality while addressing key areas of wear, including a full respray, refurbished wheels, and reupholstered interior components using factory-correct materials.
With extensive documented history and recent mechanical servicing, this Scirocco presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-sorted example of this increasingly collectable classic VW.
The vendor tells us:
"I purchased the car in August 2019, the previous owner had undertaken extensive mechanical repairs that is well documented within the service folder.
Today, these hard-to-find Sciroccos are increasingly desirable, and we're pleased to present this lovely 1989 example, which boasts the 'Scala' trim level.
This Scirocco has undergone extensive restoration work both mechanically and cosmetically, making it a standout example of the model. The current owner has maintained the vehicle's originality while addressing key areas of wear, including a full respray, refurbished wheels, and reupholstered interior components using factory-correct materials.
With extensive documented history and recent mechanical servicing, this Scirocco presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-sorted example of this increasingly collectable classic VW.
The vendor tells us:
"I purchased the car in August 2019, the previous owner had undertaken extensive mechanical repairs that is well documented within the service folder.
The vehicle was stored in a workshop from February 2020 where it underwent external body repairs and then had a full external respray, whilst this was being carried out the snowflake alloy wheels were sent off to be fully refurbished and the drivers seat and door cards were also sent to an upholsterer to recover with factory original materials.
"The car is a fantastic example of how these should be. It is well maintained and drives as it should.
"The car is kept covered and secure and is started and left to run up to temperature every week. The car is in my opinion the best colour combination that VW offered this in.
Its appearance is superb, and it sits on the road exactly how an '80s/'90s VW should."
History and Paperwork
- UK market RHD example first registered in 1989
- Current owner purchased the car in August 2019
- Recently fully serviced and passed MOT
- MOT until 27th February 2026
- 180,000 miles indicated
- Previous owner completed extensive documented mechanical repairs
- Extensive history available
- Currently kept undercover
The Condition
- The bodywork has undergone a full respray
- All corrosion areas were cut away and replaced with welded steel sections
- All 'Snowflake' alloy wheels have been fully refurbished
- Driver's seat and door cards re-upholstered in original factory-finished material
- Original parcel shelf still present
- Features an aftermarket stereo
- New aerial
- The owner believes the original colour and interior specs are the best VW offered
The Mechanics
- 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol
- Five-speed manual
- Recent replacements include the timing belt, water pump, brake callipers, discs and pads
- The car is kept covered and secure, and is started and left to run up to temperature every week
- Drives well
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