Full service history with recent service in August 2023
Well maintained and carefully upgraded over the last 15-20 years
Huge history file dating to very early days
Timing chains, clutch and slave cylinder recently replaced
Reconditioned luxury cream leather interior
Will be sold with fresh 12 months MOT
The Appeal
In the 1990s, coupes were back in vogue. Of the many options, Volkswagen’s Corrado was amongst the most appealing. Based on the superb Golf Mk2 chassis and available with the grumbly 2.9litre V6, the Karmann-built Corrado had it all.
A high price suppressed sales when new, but these rare cars have found their place on the modern classic scene. The later 2.9litre VR6 makes this car a clever blend of long-legged GT and agile B road banzai.
Finding a good, well kept car is the key, and here, as if by magic, is one. The history file can be measured in inches, such its is scope, with full service history and evidence of significant ongoing maintenance and improvement over the last two decades.
Finished in smart dark blue metallic over a retrimmed cream leather interior, this is a really example of one of the 90s’ best cars. It was last serviced in late 2023 and will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT.
History and Paperwork
First registered 29th August 1995
Six registered keepers
Current enthusiast keeper since July 2021
Always garaged by current keeper when not in use
Recently completed 220 trip across UK without fault
Factory handbooks and wallet in good condition
Service book with 20 stamps to 109,817 miles in August 2023
Extensive maintenance history as shown in photographs
3 keys and 2 alarm fobs
Current MOT expires 08/2024 with minor advisories
These advisories appear to have been subsequently rectified based on history file
Car will be sold with new MOT
Vendor advisors lots of work and upgrades done over the last 15-20 years
Recent work to brake pipes plus service in August 2023
Service, brake fluid, suspension work, electrical work and bearings replaced July 2021
Set of Goodyear Eagles fitted in 2021 at 108,500 miles
Recent maintenance and improvements since July 2021:
Fitted with quality Schrick manifold
ECU remap
Stainless steel exhaust
KW coil-over suspension
BBS RXII 16" alloys
Timing chains and tensioners
Tappets
Replacement clutch and slave cylinder
New brake pipes
Front brake calipers
Suspension components
ABS sensors
Power steering pump
Water pump
Battery
And other smaller items
The Condition
Very tidy car finished in smart dark blue metallic which good paintwork
Vendor advises paintwork has minor stone chips and light scratches
These are not immediately visible and do not detract from condition
Well kept bodywork with recent undersealing to wings and sills
Underside presents well with no structural advisories on last MOT
Largely standard aesthetics with lightly tinted rear lights and side repeater indicators
Fitted with smart BBS 16in alloys and fresh Goodyear Eagle tyres
Sunroof works well, with a replacement motor installed in 2017
Recocnditioned cream leather interior in very good condition
Work included reconditioned seats and door cards and new seat bolsters
Autostyle 'VR6' carpet mats
Replacement Alpine CD stereo
Fitted with boot-mounted amplifier and B&W speakers
Cabin reflects the recent investment and shows only minor signs of aging
These include light marks to cream headlining
Spacesaver factory spare wheel with tool kit and roll
The Mechanics
2,861cc V6 205bhp engine delivers 0-60mph in 6.9secs
Recent timing chains and tensioners fitted
5spd manual gearbox
Recent new clutch and slave cylinders
Attention to brakes and brake pipes in 2023
Full service history with 20 stamps as shown in photographs
Vast history file of ongoing maintenance showing considerable expenditure
Last serviced at 109,817 miles in August 2023
Various upgrades by current keeper detailed above
Further upgrades advised by seller by previous keepers
No reported running or driving issues
Vendor reports that the car runs and drives very well
Car will be sold with fresh 12 months MOT
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Auction Details
Year1995
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Corrado
Colour
Blue
Odometer
110,136 Miles
Engine size2861
Seller TypePrivate
Town
Burford
CountyOxfordshire
Country
United Kingdom
Auction ends
Bidding history
26 Bids
lance-k••••£8,00013/08/24
MasonRa••••£7,20013/08/24
lance-k••••£7,00013/08/24
MasonRa••••£6,80013/08/24
lance-k••••£6,60013/08/24
MasonRa••••£6,50013/08/24
lance-k••••£6,30013/08/24
MasonRa••••£6,20013/08/24
lance-k••••£6,00013/08/24
lance-k••••£5,50012/08/24
MasonRa••••£5,20012/08/24
Shippy8••••£5,00011/08/24
william••••£4,90011/08/24
william••••£4,51011/08/24
william••••£4,25011/08/24
craig-o••••£4,05110/08/24
lance-k••••£3,50010/08/24
craig-o••••£3,05010/08/24
lance-k••••£2,60010/08/24
craig-o••••£2,50009/08/24
Harry20••••£1,70009/08/24
A1VTS••••£1,60009/08/24
Rick761••••£1,50009/08/24
MasonRa••••£1,00008/08/24
NoelOD••••£30006/08/24
allanro••••£10006/08/24
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