ChrisL's Classic Green Storm

[ChrisL 15]

I wasn't sure whether to do a thread on my new Corrado as I guess I won't be doing much especially in the way of modifications, in fact I wont be doing any modifications to it!

 

Well its a 1995 Corrado VR6 Storm in Classic Green (the car that got me hooked on Corrado's some 19 years ago now after seeing a friends neighbours brand new green storm back in 1995), the car is well known to many but dont think there has ever been a thread on it previously.

 

The car is completely standard in every way and is a credit to its long term owner the late Chris Gaskell and having only covered 46K miles it looks like it was only driven from the showroom yesterday.

 

To say I like the car is an understatement, it has service history and general history in ways I have never seen with a car before. Chris recorded every journey he made in the car from getting it in 1996 along with every fuel fill up and any fault he had along with the repair. I also amongst other stuff have all the 'Tech-know file' letters and write ups he did for the sprinter magazines, he was a true enthusiast.

 

Anyway some pictures:

 

Hope you all like it!

Edited February 28, 2015 by ChrisL

[Sean_Jaymo 0]

You are the perfect owner for that car!

[BILLCOR 1]

Looks minty fresh Chris, very nice :thumbleft:

[Jim 1]

Cripes! I didn't know Dave was looking to move this car on. Thrilled it's gone to another great home. Congratulations Chris!

[stuarttaylor37 13]

I would think that has to be one of if not the most desirable Corrado there is

[Goldie 2]

Time warp Corrado.. Mr Gaskell was fastidious to say the least and I'm sure he would approve that you are its custodian..

[KipVR 1]

That's a truly great Corrado you have there Chris, and I'm sure you'll look after it well. I also think it's a sound investment as I reckon Corrado's will go up in value over the next could of years, the more original the better.

[clumpy1 11]

Lovely Car Chris you are the man to look after a car as original as this "Concourse Calling"....

[n3p 3]

Wow that is perfect! Never seen those mudflaps before either

 

Enjoy it :)

[robrado974 1]

They don't come much better than that . I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr Gaskell , although he helped me out a lot with my car through the forum . Congrats on the car , what stunner .

[Harrier 1]

Ok,you are forgiven for selling your blackberry!

Nice one Chris

[seanl82 23]

Nothing to say that hasn't already been said mate. :thumbleft:

[Macdaddy 10]

Made up you've found the car for you and it's still a Corrado. :)

 

It's gone to probably the best home it could.

 

As for not needing to touch it……. How long before it's pulled apart and made even cleaner?

[Portent 0]

Lovely :)

[ChrisL 15]

Thanks everyone, it wasn't for sale but I was persistant and it paid off!!

 

The tricky thing is what to do with the underneath, the car is unbelievably clean and I dont want to take away the originality of the car. I'm going to have a good think before winter and decide the best way forward.

[delfinis38 1]

Thanks everyone, it wasn't for sale but I was persistant and it paid off!!

 

The tricky thing is what to do with the underneath, the car is unbelievably clean and I dont want to take away the originality of the car. I'm going to have a good think before winter and decide the best way forward.

 

Nice one Chris... Chris g will be happy it's in the right hands.

[nrc 0]

It's great news you're still in the fold with another Corrado! Did you and Dave do a swap or something? :)

[mic_VR 3]

As others have already said, Fantastic car and you're the perfect owner to keep it in that condition.

 

Well done mate.

[DriverVR6 11]

Thanks everyone, it wasn't for sale but I was persistant and it paid off!!

 

The tricky thing is what to do with the underneath, the car is unbelievably clean and I dont want to take away the originality of the car. I'm going to have a good think before winter and decide the best way forward.

 

A fantastic original Corrado. Superb.

 

The best thing to do with the underneath of the car is precisely nothing. If it ain't broke then don't try to fix it.

[Jonny777 0]

Lovely!

[emu 0]

Very nice, looks like mine but cleaner :)

[bruny 0]

The Storm is with its rightful owner, not an easy decision to sell what is possibly the best in the country but I was won over by the standard of work on the blackberry, your dedication and enthusiasm. I very much look forward to seeing this car go on to concours winner and then superclass winner.

......no pressure Chris!!

[Roger Chatfield 0]

Gorgeous car and owned by the right person.

[sexybourbon 0]

Glad you finally got it mate

[liam_raddo 0]

Must be something in the water today I just bought my first Storm (Green) also far way off this one though!