The Volkswagen Corrado is a front engine, front wheel drive coupe produced by Volkswagen from 1988 to 1995. The Corrado was conceived as an up-market Scirocco and built on the MK2 Golf platform. The Corrado eventually replaced the Scirocco entirely in 1992. The upmarket features of the Corrado included its flush mounted windows and active rear spoiler which either raises automatically or can be controlled by the driver.

At launch the performance-hero of the range was the G60 model with a 1.8L in-line four mated to a scroll supercharger delivering a very competitive 158bhp. Things got more interesting again, however, when VW doubled-down on the hot-hatch arms race and introduced the Corrado VR6 in 1992. 

The VR6’s 2.9L engine is actually a very narrow-angle V6. Unlike a conventional V6, but exactly like an inline six, there’s just one cylinder head which enabled such a high capacity and high-power unit to fit into what is essentially a Golf floorpan. In one fell-swoop VW raised the power stakes to a heady 190bhp. That was an eye-widening output in this sector in 1992.

The current owner has owned this car since 2019 and is a self-confessed VW aficionado having owned and currently owning a number of other performance VW’s. It is easy to see this enthusiasm writ large when viewing this superb Corrado VR6. It is immaculately presented throughout with a lot of effort focussed on keeping this a period correct and original example unlike so many.

It is that number of other projects that now prompts him to find an enthusiastic new owner to cherish and enjoy this Corrado VR6.

As you will see from our photographic package, there is a significant archive of paperwork to accompany this car. What is photographed here is just a sample of what is available with the car. There is the current V5, of course and the all-important original book pack and service book.

You will see from our photographs that there is a full compliment of stamped service records on hand from either approved VAG dealerships or renowned specialist organisations. The latest service record is from July 2019 at 129,339 miles by Corrado specialists Stealth Racing.

When the VW reached 132,517 miles, the instrument cluster stopped working and he left it to the same Corrado specialists to be fixed and keep the originality, but as it was gonna take some time and to be able to continue enjoying it, the seller drove with a replacement that had 166,028 miles on the clock (this is all documented on the invoices) making the last MOT state the mileage on the clock was 170,523 miles. 

The original one has been fixed this year and has been put back on the car with the updated mileage of 137,601 miles.

The interior is in amazing original condition with the black leather upholstery belying the age of the car. It presents very well indeed without any rips, tears or areas of undue wear noted or reported. The carpets are in equally good condition too and are protected by Corrado branded carpet mats.

The dash facings, door cards, headlining and parcel-shelf are all in great condition making this one of the best original Corrado leather interiors we have seen for a long time.

A modern Pioneer head-unit is fitted and there is a moon-roof fitted to the sunroof aperture currently. The original, body coloured hard sunroof is included with the car, and it is pictured in the boot in our photographic package.

The bodywork of the VR6 seems to be in good a condition as the interior with no dents, dings or scratches apparent. The original white paintwork is in very good condition and appears thick and lustrous throughout. Please see our photographic package for shots of the exterior condition.

The car stands on 15-inch Speedline five spoke alloys all round. They are presented in first class condition with no dents or curb rash in evidence. The Speedlines are shod with 205/50 tyres all round with a good degree of tread remaining as per our photographs.

During our visit all mechanical systems appeared to be in fine fettle. The engine bay of the VR6 has clearly been well cared for with all components presenting well. As you will see this car benefits from a very full-service history so it should come as no surprise that the owner reports that everything works as it should and that the car runs very well indeed.

The current owner has attended to several key maintenance requirements during his tenure, mostly with Corrado specialists Stealth Racing. These items include new coolant pump and hoses, replaced timing chains and ancillaries and new engine and gearbox mounts.

Fast Volkswagens have always enjoyed an enthusiastic following. Their combination of sensible and robust German engineering mated to powerful engines has an enduring appeal. As some of these hot-hatch heroes age further it becomes harder and harder to find the good, original examples that the market expects and demands.

This is one of those rare cars. A very original example in great condition. All key maintenance work has been attended to and documented leaving a great looking car which is ready to drive away and enjoy for many years to come.