1993 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO VR6

KEY FACTS

• Original throughout, this is a great example of the Karmann-manufactured sports coupe.
• Driving the front wheels is the 2.9-litre VR6 engine, which placed the cylinder banks at 15-degree opposing angles and shared one cylinder head. Producing 187bhp, drive is sent to the front wheels through a five-speed manual transmission.
• This particular example has been in the care of the vendor for over 10 years, and has been cherished throughout their tenure.

 EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• From the factory, this car was fitted with a full leather interior, along with the usual VR6 upgrades of a revised front grille and fog lamps, and longer gear ratios.
• This example is original throughout, and has no modifications to its factory specification.
• Included with the car are the original set of owner’s manuals, two sets of keys, V5 document showing five former keepers, and numerous invoices. The service book is stamped up until 1999, after which invoices have been kept and the vendor has serviced the car.

CONDITION

• There is no damage to the bodywork, with the vendor reporting that only minor marks have been touched-in over the years.
• The paintwork is in good condition and presents well, with only the usual minor smattering of stone chips and marks being noted.
• Its retractable rear spoiler works correctly.
• All four Speedline alloy wheels are in great shape, with only a few minor marks and nicks, and they include the original Speedline centre caps. The car has also had four new tyres fitted recently.
• Inside, the original leather interior has stood the test of time well. There is some minor wear noted to high-use areas such as the gearstick and driver’s seat, but the rest of the leather is in superb order for its age. The headlining is also in good condition.
• The electric sunroof is not working, but otherwise there are no known faults with the car.
• The most recent MOT test took place on 19 June 2021, with no advisory items.
• The vendor states that the car drives extremely well and feels very tight and responsive.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The vendor recently serviced the car around 200 miles ago with a standard oil and filter change.
• Prior to this, the car has not been used extensively but has been serviced throughout the current ownership in order to keep fluids fresh and engine well lubricated.

SUMMARY

This Volkswagen Corrado VR6 is a smartly styled 1990s coupe with an impressive turn of pace and fine handling credentials. Offered in highly original condition and from long-term ownership, this could be a great modern classic daily driver, or a fun addition to any assembly of collectible VWs.

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