Highlights
- Passed first MOT in 18 years with no advisories
- Over £4,700 spent on professional recommissioning after dry storage since 2007
- Working electric boot spoiler - a rare feature on surviving examples
- Low mileage of 83,000
The Appeal
There's plenty of grunt in the Corrado. Not quite a muscle car, sure, but it's not a million miles off - nimble, responsive handling, excellent engine, quintessentially 90s good looks and even a galvanised body. It could be argued this is one of Volkswagen's greatest ever driver's cars, if not the best they ever built. Quite an accolade!
This 1994 example stands out for its originality and solid condition, having been dry stored for many years before a comprehensive recommissioning by a well-known VW Corrado specialist. Finished in desirable Dragon Green paintwork that perfectly complements the car's sleek lines, this Corrado has been brought back to road-worthy condition while maintaining its factory standard specification. Even the spoiler is working!
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1994
- Acquired by the current owner in early 2023 as a project after being off the road and dry stored since 2007
- Specialist who recommissioned the car described it as "one of the most solid and original Corrado's seen in a long while"
- Over £4,700 spent on professional recommissioning by a well-known VW Corrado specialist
- Current owner has driven almost 1,000 miles since recommissioning
- Passed first MOT in 18 years with no advisories
- Successfully completed a 300+ mile trip with no issues
- Believed to be completely factory standard
- Comes with history file covering early years in service book
- Indicates 83,234 miles
The Condition
- Appears in good condition, partly due to many years in dry storage
- Dragon Green paint perfectly suits the car's handsome lines
- Has some minor scratches, marks, chips and a small area of lacquer damage on the roof
- Other than these, though, the car presents well, and is eminently drivable
- Wheels have been professionally stripped and powder coated, within the last 6 months
- New full set of Kumho HS51 Solus tyres, fitted February 2025
- Interior is in nice patinated condition
- Some age-commensurate wear, but nothing overly intrusive
- Possibly has a later fit CD player
- Electric boot spoiler is working, which is rare
- All electrical items and instruments work except the sunroof (works on tilt function but not slide function)
- Vendor informs us the car has had an all round paintless dent removal specialist attend to any minor dents.
The Mechanics
- 2.9-litre VR6 engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
Mechanical work carried out includes:
- Head and head gasket
- Timing chains
- Thermostat
- Fuel pump
- Clutch
- ECU
- ABS sensor
- Blower motor
- Fan resistor
- New tyres
- Spark plugs
- Engine service
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