The follow-up to the quite popular Scirocco was the even better driving, even more popular, even more powerful, and way more expensive Corrado. And after looking at a neat Euro-spec G60, I thought it would be neat to look at a Canadian-spec VR6 that popped up for sale.
Mechanically, there were basically no differences between US market Corrados and Canadian market examples. However, there were a few odds and ends which help to set them apart for the Corrado fans. Most notable is probably the wheel design, which was shared with European models but not available in the US. More subtle, though, was the lack of fog lights – different bumper regulations meant that the Canadian market cars got dummy lenses. So you had to live without fog lights, but you also had the opportunity to live without the running mouse seatbelts. That’s right, Canadian Corrados got NORMAL SEATBELTS. Gosh, that alone could probably sell the car.
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1993 Volkswagen Corrado SLC on eBay
Year: 1993
Model: Corrado SLC
VIN: WVWEE0507PK000351
Engine: 2.8 liter narrow-angle VR6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 212,000 km (TMU)
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Price: $11,950 Buy It Now
Vehicle Description
1993 Volkswagen CorradoExcellent Condition Throughout
Newer Paint in Flash Red
Rebuilt Engine
New Steering Rack
New Heater Core/Evaporator
New Seat FoamAdditional Information:
Canadian spec car (featured non-U.S.-spec equipment including Euro steering wheel, 5-spoke wheels w/full size spare, manual seat belts, DRLs)
Odo shows 212,327 kilometers (TMU)
Last owner purchased in 2004
Last owner is ASE Certified auto tech and has gone through entire vehicle
Audio w/remote Bluetooth music streaming module
Owner’s book, extra key, Bentley Publishing shop manual
All stock and a great driver!Vehicle Highlights:
178hp/173lb-ft 2.8L VR6 (G60)
Flash Red with Black Interior
Leather Bucket Seats
Front-Wheel Drive
5-spd manual trans with hydraulic clutch
ABS
Power windows/locks
Heated seats/mirrors
Rear wiper
Rear folding seats
2.560lb curb weightFor more information on this 1993 Volkswagen Corrado or any of our 100+ high-performance, exotic, and special interest cars always in our inventory, please contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales consultants or always feel free to drop by our Bellevue, WA Park Place Ltd campus – where we have over 40,000 sq ft of indoor showrooms filled with the finest cars. As part of the Park Place Motor Group family, which includes Park Place Aston Martin and Lotus of Bellevue, Park Place Ltd is Home to the West Coast’s Most Diverse Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, Collectible and Special Interest Automobiles. With 150+ Always On Site, Nobody Has What We Have!
So a smattering of changes here and there leads to a unique Corrado with some mild modifications. It generally looks quite good. I wonder if a US bumper skin was swapped on, because Canadian-market cars are supposed to have headlight washers. And it’s obvious that at least the top end of the engine has been apart with the neat color-matched and polished intake, so hopefully the chain was addressed at that point as well.
Pricing? Well, though it has more miles, this VR6-powered example is cheaper than the G60 offered last week. And it’s a lot more desirable, with black heated leather and a nice shiny Flash Red exterior. The asking price isn’t outrageously high overall either. In all, it looks like you could do worse if you’re in the Corrado market.
-Carter
high price for high milage Corrado. Always loved this car.