Accidental newbie... please be kind

[tenpasten 10]

I'm a long time Corrado fan but up until three weeks ago, I had no plans to become an owner. This all changed when a guy as work announced he was intending to sell his G60: a car that was bought new by my colleague’s father 22 years ago and that he took ownership of around 18 years ago.

 

I was immediately interested and, following a quick viewing and a small negotiation (the terms of which includes an annual drive for the former owner), I am now the proud owner of my first (and possibly not my last) Corrado.

 

It has just passed its MOT and runs very well so there are no urgent issues to resolve but over the coming months I have a couple of projects in mind:

 

Mend/replace the sunroof (hasn’t worked for years)

Repair/Recover the threadbare fabric on the drivers seat (unsurprising at 135k miles)

Repair/Respray spots of rust here and there

 

During my time here, I’m hoping to tap into your collective experience and knowledge as my project unfolds and, no doubt, more fundamental problems present themselves.

 

So thanks in advance for your input and your patience while I get up to speed – in the meantime, here are a couple of shots of my pride and joy…

 

 

 

Thanks

TPT

[borachris 0]

Welcome to the forum :)

 

I'm sure you will find all the knowledge you will ever need here, and believe me your new purchase will keep you busy :lol:

 

Looks like a nice one!

[VR6 South 0]

Welcome. That looks very original and unmolested.

[Jim 1]

Very nice - a very late G60 indeed - not many about on a K plate :)

[Hairyarse 10]

Welcome to the forum TPT. That looks a very nice G60 ;)

[scarlet_vr6 0]

welcome to the forum Ten. Looks like a good purchase and hope ownership lives up to expectations.

[tenpasten 10]

Thanks for your warm welcome all. As far as I can tell, it is entirely unmolested barring a tow bar(!), and I plan to keep it that way (after removing the tow bar) - a gentle and sympathetic restoration rather than a racing transformation.

 

TPT

[Rathion 0]

Looks a good one. Love red but of course I am biased.

[tenpasten 10]

I've now had a a bit more time to browse the forum.

 

Interesting how the same issues that I have with my car ( sunroof, sloppy gearchange etc.) keep

coming up.

 

TPT

[VAG-hag 0]

Not sure I've ever seen a late g60. Good find! :)

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

very nice m8, welcome :)

[A5 VRX 0]

I love late style G60's esp in red!

[Bullfinch 0]

Very nice. I didn't think late style G60's existed - you learn something everyday! Does the dash include rotary dials for the heater or are they sliders?

[loepan 11]

being a late model, and help me out with my old eyes here. does that bonnet raise like a vr or is it inverted?

 

let me go get my glasses.....reaches for walking stick

[Jim 1]

Raised :) The later G60's have facelift exterior (bumpers, wings, bonnet, etc) but retain the early interior (slidey heater controls, etc).

[loepan 11]

 

i can see...i can see

 

eyes not so bad after all!

 

welcome to the forum dude, nice looker you have there

Edited September 27, 2014 by loepan