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400 hp 1994 VW Corrado for Sale
I love a for sale ad that starts out like this:
“The car makes a LOT of power and is extremely fast. That being said I will not even consider selling it to you if I think you are not responsible enough to respect the car and not kill yourself.”
Amen brother! I have seen this car out and about and it is as advertised. The rare combination of performance and appearance. I have seen a lot of modded Raddo’s that are either really fast, or look fantastic, this car is both.
1994 Bramble Corrado for Sale:
From the seller -
“Drivetrain:
97 Passat obd2 vr6 motor. Stock block with 80k, ARP studs and 8.5:1 compression (spacer).
Burns NO oil, leaks no oil. Compression is perfect, no knocks, nothing. Chains are new, seals are all new.Custom built hybrid transmission: o2a ccm case with larger gear 02j stack from code EWW, Strengthened roll pin, completely rebuilt down to every nut, bolt, seal, bearing etc. Peloquin diff, and 3.38 final drive (r/p) Currently has 1200 miles.
Clutchnet stg 3 clutch and pressure plate
Driveshaft shop stg 2.9 axles
Turbo system:
Garrett t3/t4 60-1 .70 comp .82 turbine housing Journal bearing, no shaft play.
Beautifully tig’d 2.5″ I/C piping by momentum tuning.
Atp 400hp air/air i/c
Schimmel short runner
Apexi Avcr EBC
Tial 38mm wastegate
Atp 2 exh mani.
Stainless heatshield
Turbo blanket
Newest version of C2 42# software
42# greentops
95mm Maf housing
Greddy BOV (re-circulated)
3″ exhaust turbo back. w/g dumps to exhaust
Autometer boost guage
Aem Wideband
Devils own water/meth setup with 2.5 gallon rear mounted tank, single 441ml nozzle, shutoff solenoid
Fueling
S/X inline fuel pump
S/X fuel reg
Aluminum 15gal fuel cell w/ sump
-8 lines from fuel cell to engine bay, converted over to -6
Schimmel fuel railSuspension:
Bilstein pss9 coilovers
Everything else suspension wise is brand new, balljoints, tie rods, ends, end links, control arms w/ r32 bushings,bearings, you name it.
Brakes:
De 11.3″ New calipers rotors/ pads, Mk4 rear calipers w/ vented rotors.
Misc:
Msd ignition w/ shock therapy wires
Spal 11″ fans
Every nut, bolt, hose, fluid, sensor and/or wearable component is new w/ less than 1K
Coolant system is new (every part of it)
Exhaust is new
Custom built fan control
1of1 custom gauge cluster
ALL wiring is perfect and went over inch by inch. Completely rewrapped in fiberbraid and done right.Interior:
Black leather, 10/10. Glass Passat sunroof, black microsuede headliner, Rare Vwms steering wheel, mk4 shift knob.Exterior:
Badgeless, vr6 ecodes (smoked), Schimmel fogs, deleted plate tub, Euro vr6 bumper, Brand new BBS Ch’s (17×8.5) on new Dunlop Direzza star spec tires 215 / 40. Paint is 9/10. NO dents or scratches. A few rock chips here and there, nothing out of the ordinary.”
I know, I know, $18.5k is a ton of money for a 16 year old VW. But what we have here is a mint Corrado, a car the owner must have $30-35k cash into it. The color, Bramble, is uber rare. Lastly, it is capable of 400 hp, in a package this small that puts you in the power to weight ratio of a GT3, Murcielago, or Lexus LFA.
All of a sudden $18k does not sound so bad. If you like to go fast, within reason, and are a fan of the Corrado I suggest you check this car out.
~Aaron.
2 Scirrocos and a Slew of Parts, Best For Sale Ad Ever
Often times the difference between selling something and having it sit around for ever is writing an effective ad with well done photography. As my grandfather used to say, “everyone is selling something, if they say they aren’t they are REALLY trying to sell you something.’
What we have here are two Sciroccos and a ton of rare and interesting VW parts. When I say a ton I mean it, there is lots of VW goodies in that lot. Sure you may find a nicer Scirocoo or even more obscure parts but you will not find a better ad.
Two Sciroccos and Extras = $7,000
From the seller -
“Car #1: 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco – 2.0L 5spd track car
Runs good. Can run great if the carbs are adjusted by a professional or possibly cleaned. This thing is stiff as hell and will be uncomfortable driving as a daily. It’s loud and scary fast. This will be sold as an off-road/non street legal car. If you want the title to be a street legal car then it’s $300 extra. I have connections. DMV fees are paid untill October 2010.
————SPECIFICATIONS————-
ENGINE:
-High compression JH/9A engine
-Dual Dell’Orto 40mm sidedraft carburetors
-Quaife differential
-Techtonics racing camshaft
-Techtonics cam sprocket
-Techtonics race header(larger primaries)
-Mocal oil cooler
-Taylor Pro 8mm wires
-Steel braided fuel lines and oil lines
-Holley regulator with Marshall fuel pressure gauge
-Earl’s fuel filter
-SPAL electric fan
-New starter
-Custom 2.25″ mandrel bend exhaust(no cat)SUSPENSION:
FRONT
-Koni front inserts #8611(double adjustable race versions – $310 each!)
-Custom MK2 front housings
-A-1 Racing coil over sleeve kit
-Eibach ERS Springs
-Eurosport adjustable camber plates
-Eurosport front strut bar
-Lower cross bar
-Shine Racing sway bars(fat!)
-Urethane bushingsBACK
-Koni yellow rear(externally adjustable)
-A-1 Racing coil over sleeve kit
-Eiback ERS Springs
-Eurosport rear strut bar
-Shine Racing sway bars(huge!)
-Urethane mountsINTERIOR:
-MOMO Acropolis VTR seats w/ aluminum brackets
-MOMO 11″ suede racing steering wheel
-LTB Motorsports quick release
-Willans 6-point Camlock harness(driver)
-Willans 3-point Bucklelock harness(passenger)
-Defi Programmable 5″ Tachometer(very cool unit)
-VDO Millenium 3 3/8″ Programmable speedometer
-VDO Vision oil pressure gauge
-VDO Vision temperature gauge
-VDO Vision fuel level gauge
-VDO Vision voltmeter
-Thick sheet of carbon fiber for instrument panel(real CF)
-Battery cut-off switch
-Broadway mirror
-welded 6-point cage
-Door cards off ’76 Scirocco(rare!)EXTERIOR:
-Brand new windshield from VintageRubberParts($$$)
-Brand new windshield seal
-Brand new SPA Racing F1 mirrors(not cheap eBay/***** crap)
-Fenders, turn signals, and taillights off ’76 Scirocco
-TV headlights and grill(edit: now has brighter Hella H4 quad setup)
-Zender front spoiler
-Shaved bumpers w/ custom bracketsWHEELS & BRAKES:
-15×8 stretched steelies(staggered offset)
-195-45R15 Nexen N3000
-Brand new cross drilled brake rotors(front + back)
-Brand new HAWK HPS racing pads(front + back)
-New bearings
-Steel braided brake lines(front + back)
-ATE Super Blue racing brake fluid
-Adjustable brake biasCar #2: 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.5L 4spd daily driver
You all know how incredibly rare these 75′s are. Especially one with very very little rust like this one.I daily drove this when I first got it until I replaced it’s daily driver status with a BMW. Not wanting the car to get stolen or crashed into, I stored it at my dad’s backyard. I was never planning on selling this car but a business opportunity is getting me out of the car world altogether. I have to double check with the DMV but I think the registration expired back in 09/2009 so its almost 1 year behind in tags. As far as the mechanical condition the car runs really good just don’t think of driving it on the freeway because you’ll be going 50mph tops with the 1.5L and 4spd. lol”
That is a lot of value for $7k, the race car is the largest part of the package so if that is not of interest this probably woull not make much sense . Either way, the ad is extremely well done with a flyer like image that reads like a catalog and parts listings that look like something you would find at Ikea. I can’t think of a better way to accurately describe that many parts. Best of luck to the seller ans kudos on a well done ad.
~Aaron.
1983 VW Jetta Coupe for sale
While there’s been on/off talk of a new Jetta Coupe for the past decade or so, they haven’t produced on since the Mk2 series ended in 1989. This is a shame as the concept pictures of more modern coupes are quite attractive, and examples from 80s are awesome but rare. The sharp Jetta shape looks better just a little more compact, and this one for sale on VW Vortex is looking great in the Mk1 Mars Red and black. I’ve always wanted this color combo on an early GTI, but the funky rarity of a Jetta Coupe might even be a little cooler.
1983 VW Jetta Coupe for sale on VW Vortex
The list of upgrades is too long to put here, but worth checking out on the listing if you’re interested in VWs. Essentially, this is a thoroughly gone-over and loved Mk1 that’s better than it left the factory without being over the top modified. There are some scuffs and scratches outside but overall it looks great with that color, clean vinyl molding, and decent black wheels. The tweed interior is as perfect as one could put in a Mk1, and the running bits are very well-chosen and sorted. The seller is looking for $3,900, right in the middle of what I consider acceptable Mk1 range: beaters around $1k (or less), showy engine swappers closer to $7-8. The time, energy, and care put into making this a great little coupe makes me think it’s a good price for a fun and funky alternative to more common VWs.
-NR
Low, low mile 2004 VW R32 for sale
Until the new Golf R comes out, provided VW blesses us deprived ‘mericans with its presence, the 1st-gen R32 will be top on my list of modern VWs to have thanks to its healthy VR6, 6-speed, and awesome 4Motion all-wheel drive. I don’t think I’m alone in this, as the much newer (and thus less used and abused) 2008 models are going for just a few thousand more on the market. Today, I found a magically low-mile and clean 2004 in Black Magic, though I can never decide if, were I actually to make the purchasing jump, I would go for black or the Deep Blue. Regardless, this 20k-mile example comes in black, so I’ll go with it.
I’ll preempt the haters and say that this generation of VWs has it’s faults. It may require some maintenance. There, I said it, so I can go back to drooling over thoughts of bombing up the mountains with nary a care in my AWD hot hatch. This thing has gone just over 3k miles a year, in my eyes making it worth the $22,500 asking price provided everything checks out. Their rarity will only become more important as time goes on, and I think we all, as German car lovers, owe VW a hearty thanks for having the cojones to put out a car like this while a lot of other volume-based companies went bland and beige. I may have to wait a few more years until I get mine, but a low-mile one like this is what I’ll be looking for.
-NR
#2 of 18, 1999 VW Golf GTI Cup Car Surfaces in Poland
A super rare rally prepped GTI has surfaced in Poland. The seller is anxious to sell and willing to ship abroad for a lucky VW enthusiast.
VW Golf GTI 16V Cox RT:
From the seller -
“First registration 1999, number 2 of 18 vehicles produced by a collaboration of VW Racing and Cox Inc (VW Racing distributor for Japan). All vehicles incorporated lighter chassis mk3 left hand drive GTI 16v. Vehicle was produced and competed in the Japan Volkswagen Golf GTI CUP. Vehicle is after a complete service with all taxes paid and registration in EU.
Vehicle mileage: 12000km
Specification:
- Volkswagen cup sealed 16v ABF motor (155hp/185Nm with cat on pump fuel)
- VW 5 speed transmission with COX LSD
- VW Cup 6 point bolt-in roll cage
- Aragosta height and dampening adjustable suspension
- Cox sway bars and suspension braces
- Cox cat-back exhaust system
- Cox B.P.R. ECU
- 288mm front brakes with brake cooling ducts
- ABS
- Full throttle shift with launch control
- 18″ Enkei motorsport magnesium rims
- Recaro SPG seats
- Sparco 6 point harnesses
- Sparco intercom with helmet attachments
- Panasonic race battery with kill switch
- Aluminum skid plate
- Carbon fiber light pods with HID lights
- Carbon fiber roof vent
- Flocked dashboard.
- Carbon fiber accessories throughout
Price: 14,900 Euro”
Such a neat car and being one of only a handful produced you don’t have to worry about another one showing up at your local rally event. This car is littered with custom carbon fiber bits that would make any VW crazy gear head drool.
After conversion and shipping you are looking at something in the neighboorhood of $22k which is a lot if you don’t have the VW love. That is over $20k for a highly modified MK3 GTI, but, if you want the best and most rare GTI money can buy this car would be an excellent candidate.
~Aaron.
2007 VW Truck… German Pointer
For those of you who would like a VW Truck with modern bits that does not involve a swap this might be the rig for you, an imported 2007 VW Pointer. This truck is very popular in Mexico, on my last trip I saw dozens of them in various stages of tune. Surprisingly very few have been imported stateside, those that have made it up north run roughly $13-14k for a good example.
Imported 2007 VW Pointer:
From the seller -
“I’m selling my 2007 VW Pointer. This truck is like brand new inside and out, I love it and don’t want to sell but I need the space for other projects. It comes with after market wheels, exhaust, stereo and suspension. This truck is made in Brazil, then imported to Mexico, and then I brought it here to Denver, CO. It’s 100% legal here, and I have title in hand. If you’re looking for something unique, this truck is for you.”
With the upgrades an asking price of $16k seems to be reasonable. It is not as though there are any other Pointers to choose from. The seller is obviously a VW guy so a good offer may also get you your choice of wheels if the RH’s are not to your liking.
Why don’t we all arrange a road trip and bring our own over the border? These trucks seem like a great platform for some of the upgrades that are available out there. Is there a reason why most of these I have seen reside in Colorado, is there some kind of loophole there that makes importation easier?
~Aaron.
1993 Volkswagen Corrado SLC with 55,000 original miles
The late ’80s and early ’90s produced some of the greatest hot hatchbacks of our time. Cars like the Honda CR-X, Acura Integra and Mazda MX-3 are lameted these days, due to the increase in size and weight of all vehicle segments. Taking the place of the Scirocco, the Volkswagen Corrado was a welcomed German addition to this once sizable segment. Unfortunately, many of these great machines have been torn up and modified over the years, or just plain neglected. Here we have a nice example of the later VR6 engined Corrado.
The seller states:
1993 VW Corrado SLC VR6, 5 speed, silver w black leather, only 55,979 original miles! Bilstein struts, new pads and drilled rotors, cold air intake, Neuspeed exhaust… otherwise, stock from the factory! Slight clear coat peeling on right side in a couple smaller areas.
As of writing this, there are no takers at the $7,500 starting bid. Others in similar condition that I’ve seen in the past year have been going in the $5,000 to $6,000 range, so this asking bid may be a bit optimistic in enthusiasts eyes. The only thing that would detract a buyer in my mind would be the non-standard exhaust pipe (looks a bit ridiculous sticking out that far) and the added audio equipment. Other than that, this is a chance to own an unmolested example of Wolfsburg’s (well, Karmann’s) finest.
-Paul
1991 GTI VR6 Swap For Sale
The MkII GTI has always been in an odd no-man’s land for me. I respect the styling and the large tuning community of it, but any time I consider one myself, I wonder why I wouldn’t just get a MkI. When I see an example like this, however, I start to covet them a little more. They may not be as pure and old-school as the original, but they’ve got some serious style, a bit more “grown-up” cred, and can obviously more readily accept modern parts. Case in point, this fast 1991 with a healthy dose of modification that stops short of going overboard.
1991 VW GTI VR6 for sale on Craigslist SF
Despite a misunderstanding of quotation marks’ function, the seller provides a good rundown:
HI I have a 1991 gti white with about 70K on the engine. This car is faster then my 2004 vw r32. I have about $6500+ into this car not including labor or the car itself. Most if not all the parts on this car have under 500 miles on it including wheels and tires. This car can be a show car the way it sits.ENGINE “less then 500 miles on engine parts”The engine has 268 cams, lifters and springs to go with the cams. The intake manifold is shaved and painted black and the spark plug wires run under it ” for a cleaner look”.The engine mounts have BFI inserts. ” they are stiff”Corrado radiator and fans with there own relay set upSamco hose kitNeuspeed P-flow intakeBrand new catsNew magnaflow muffler and resonator the car is quiet but still sounds like a VR6 and you can hear the cams lope.Fairly new clutchSUSPENSION/wheelsH&R ultra low coilovers from a mk3 vr6 jetta “stiffer springs” “less then 500 miles on them” the car is stanced out and can be more to your likingBBS RM’s fresh powder-coating 15×8.5 REAR, FRONT 15×8 flat black faces with gloss black lips…… both front and rear have good size lips. brand new bbs bolts.. these wheels are worth about $2,000ALSO has BRAND NEW disc breaks all the way around.INTERIORIs in good shape has recaros out of another mk2 gtiMK3 guage cluster.everything on the inside works.BODYAlso has keyless entryHas the dual-round headlights with badgless grill, also have quad-rounds that come with the car.led tail lights ” doesn’t look as cheap as you think”16v fender flair all the way aroundThe paint is about a 7 out of 10 stock alpine white paint and the body itself has some dents ” its a 19-20 year old car”
1982 VW Rabbit Truck for sale
This Rabbitamino is just about exactly what I would have liked to have done with my first car, a white 1981 VW Rabbit Truck. The light pickup body and communicative steering made me first enjoy “driving slow cars fast,” as I once heard it aptly put. And slow they usually are, fitted with anemic but efficient gas and diesel engines. This seller solved that with plenty of go-quick bits from GTIs and Sciroccos that conveniently follow the VW tradition of LEGO-like parts interchangeability.
1982 VW GTI Truck for sale on Madison, WI Craiglist
A detailed but concise description from the seller:
Up for sale is my 1982 VW Rabbit Sport Truck. This is a super rare truck that is in awesome shape. The original 1.7 motor has been replaced with a single ohc 1.8 gti motor with a g-grind cam. Also has the gti trans, scirocco brakes with stainless steel brake lines, corrado recaro seats. The interior of the truck is in really nice shape with the exception of the headliner which I removed because it was falling down. The paint, as typical with this gen vw, is fading but there is hardly any body rust, no bed rust, no strut tower rust. Almost new winter tires on 15″ wheels to fit the scirocco brakes. I just had brand new 2 inch exhaust installed from the header pipe back. I have a matching tailgate but the handles does not work, I also have a bumper with hitch ball mounts. I love this truck I just need something with more seats so the kids can cruise with me.
Despite Wisconsin roots, notorious for devouring all things metal, this GTIchero has minimal rust and none in the most common problem areas. The pictures show a pretty beat tailgate because the original has a broken latch, but that’s an easy fix. For $3600 this would a fun, efficient, and useful little truck. I love the style, the big steelies, the great interior, the OEM+ upgrades. Well done to the seller, and cheers to whoever buys and appreciates this funky take on the GTI.
-NR
Barn Find: 1978 VW Scirocco With 18k Miles
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Or car port find…
How about, stumbled across this under a tarp in my neighbor’s driveway…
A 1978 VW Scirocco has been posted to that auction site that has been sitting for several years. It looks as though it has 18k miles which can be verified. Sure the front bumper has fallen off and it has some surface rust but this could be a diamond in the rough.
From the seller -
“Offered for sale is this beautiful ’78 Scirocco. It was barely driven for two years when purchased new in ’77, and then stored for 25 years. This car was reworked when removed from storage, but has fallen behind as we no longer drive it. Odometer no longer works, but car had 15,092 in 2000 when odometer still worked. We estimate the car may an additional 1,000 since it stopped functioning. Included is the original owners manual & Chilton’s repair guide. Vehicle has original paint with minor rust that is typical of model. Interior is in excellent condition and has a rock star feel with black and chrome detailing and hip 8-track player. This model was equipped with factory-installed A/C. I’ve had this car at over 70mph and it was fast and smooth. All lights work.
The car turned over fine the last time we tried, but battery has since died. It’s just been sitting COVERED in our driveway for 4 years, and seems to just need someone who knows what they’re doing. Tires are flat from sitting too long, so it would need to be towed. Front bumper has fallen off, but part is fine.”
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