Corrado Storm 1995 Green, manual, VR6 – 2 owners from new 130,000 miles

[edd 0]

Corrado Storm 1995 Green, manual, VR6 – 2 owners from new 130,000 miles

 

MOT Nov 2018 - No advisories

 

From following the market from a distance, based on the condition, the current advertised prices of Storms elsewhere, the 2-owner status, the cars history on file and the work undertaken in recent years I think it could be worth in the region of £8,000 – £10,000. However, I accept we often do not know what cost these cars are actually trading hands for, I also accept that the car is not completely original, even though the upgrades undertaken are well tested and complimentary to the vehicle.

 

I purchased this Green Storm in March 2013, as a one owner local car with circa 124,700 miles on the clock. In the 6 years since I have only done 5000 miles.

The car was originally purchased from VW Worcester on the 29th November 1995 at a price of £21,862. It is designated as a “Storm” model as noted on the bill of sale and the extended warranty documentation I have on file. The chassis number of the car reflects the last batch of 1300 Corrado’s that were produced; the batch from which the 500 “Storms” were within.

 

The car has the normal Storm spec of Classic Green paint LC6U, cream leather, heated seats, colour coded grill (with solid top slats) and BBS solitude alloy wheels with BBS alloy wheel caps.

 

The car has a full VW or VW specialist service history up until my ownership in 2013 with a massive file of receipts spanning its lifetime. It has continued to be serviced since 2013 either by myself or by a Mechanic friend who is a VW nut and a Morgan Sports Car Specialist who has incredibly high standards of work and does all the servicing work on my Morgan +8. Frankly I would not trust many other garages to do work on these cars anymore. Certainly, none close to me.

 

When I purchased the car the then owner advised that the car had been used predominately to drive between his flat in Brighton (place of work) and home in Worcester; therefore, the miles it has done over its life are generally distance motorway mileage.

 

The car runs great with no issues, does not use any oil and whilst the chains have not been done they are not noisy. I have had previous Corrado Vr6 engine fully rebuilt by Stealth Racing in Southam so I am aware of the issues that can present, but have no concerns on this engine. We recently replaced the sump gasket due to a slight oil weep and the bottom of the sump was spotless with no debris evident whatsoever.

 

All typical parts that can have problems on the Corrado are working i.e. sunroof opens, closes fully and tilts, heaters working great on all vents and all speeds, spoiler working as it should, heated seats work etc etc…

 

I have undertaken a large amount of (largely unnecessary) work on the car over the years using quality OEM or genuine VW.

 

I had not planned to sell this car ever and I have therefore undertaken some upgrades/modification which I think are an enhancement to get full enjoyment out of their ownership.

 

• Bilstein B12 sports suspension (circa 30 - 40mm lowered from stock)

• Magnex S/S Exhaust

• VW 288mm front brakes. Brand new, callipers, discs, bearings, braided hoses etc less than 50 miles on them

• VW Mk4 rear brakes. Brand new, callipers, discs, bearings, braided hoses etc, less than 50 mils on them

• Vibratechnics front engine mount. Brand new less than 50 miles on it.

• Audi TT Aero wiper upgrade, literally fitted last week after I sourced some 20” blades

• Eibach front and rear anti roll bars. Brand new less than 50 miles.

 

The body work and paint is in a good condition, no lacquer peel etc

It has not had any paintwork undertaken during my ownership. There are receipts in the history file for what looks like periodic paintwork maintenance and touch up done here and there prior to my ownership. Its looks (on file) like the bonnet was painted and blended into the nsf wing in 2003 at a cost of £400 and the roof for £468 at an unspecified date; therefore, given the price of the work undertaken it would have been reputable and is of good quality.

 

There are stone chips on the bonnet and the odd mark that has been touched up/sorted around the car as would be expected given the car is 24 years old and has largely the original paint.

 

In 2018 the original battery tray was cut out and replacement new Corrado Battery tray was professional installed; this was due to the previous one rusting, presumably from a leaky battery at some point.

 

The one area that does let the car down currently is a section of rust (now holed) to the drivers wing, there is also some rust to the top of the slam panel (the result of a once rusty bonnet stay).

 

These are my last things to sort. I have a replacement rust free wing and slam panel ready to be painted.

 

I currently plan to still do these prior to sale but I will be negotiable on price so will consider selling as is.

 

The windscreen cracked in the first winter that I owned the car, I subsequently had a new one fitted at my own cost (£300) this was not under insurance as I wanted to use a company (Autoplus Windscreens) who are recognised as very experienced at fitting Corrido windscreens

 

Works undertaken in 2016

 

• Bilstein B12 Sports suspension fitted all round with all new Genuine Top mounts and front lowering caps, bump stops, dust caps, etc. I do have set of H&R front and rear lowering springs that will come with the car which are also an excellent setup for the VR6 Corrado

• New Coil pack

• New front fogs and indicators

 

Recent work undertaken in 2018 (less than 50 miles use since)

 

Having spent a few years purchasing parts to refurbish the underside of the vehicle it recently underwent a complete overhaul of the drivetrain and underside of the vehicle. On reflection I probably got a bit obsessed with the “let’s just do that too while we are at it….”

 

Engine Bay

• New OEM Quality alternator

• New OEM quality crackpipe

• New OEM quality thermostat housing and sensors

• New Quality OEM Radiator (think it was a Hella)

• Full Oil Change and Filter with VW recommended Oil

• Full coolant changed with VW recommended Coolant

• Sump off and new sump gaskets (sump was very clean and no debris)

• New engine mounts all round – Rear 2 engine mounts were Genuine VW and front was a vibratechnics road spec

• All parts were fitted with new original VW/AUDI bolts.

Drivetrain and underside Chassis

• Aftermarket Stainless Steel Straps were fitted to fuel tank with new retaining brackets

• Any superficial chassis rust or nicks to underseal was removed, treated and sealed

• Exhaust shields were removed and reinstated with new clips

Rear axle

• Refurbished, professionally powder coated matt black VR6 rear sub frame

• New Eibach rear anti roll bar and bushes

• New copper brake lines

• New Rear brake bias valve - OEM quality

• All new brake lines clips

• New Braided hoses

• NEW genuine rear trailing arm bushes

• New stub axles

• New brake disc shields

• New Mk4 rear callipers

• New rear bearings

• New ABS sensors

• New ABS rings

• New Discs

• New Pads

• All parts fitted with new genuine VW/AUDI bolts/nuts/washers etc

Front Axle

• Refurbished, professionally powder coated matt black VR6 front Sub frame (the one with front engine mount, front rad support and main subframe

• New genuine VW front wishbones (L&R) and new bushes etc

• Refurbished knuckles/wheel bearing housing (L&R)

• New front wheel hubs

• New abs rotors

• New drop links

• New front wheel bearings

• New front

• New CV boots

• Refurbished Brake disc shields (L&R)

• New copper brake lines

• New Braided Hoses

• All new genuine bushes all round

• Refurbished Mk3 callipers and calliper brackets – 288mm upgrade

• New OEM 288mm Mk3 discs and pads

• New OEM ABS sensors

• New OEM Ball joints

• New Steering rack brackets and bushes (very hard to find)

• New Eibach anti roll bar and bushes

• All parts fitted with new genuine VW/AUDI bolts/nuts/washers etc

Edited May 22, 2019 by edd

[edd 0]

Forgot to say it also had a new oil cooler, spark plugs and HT leads fitted in 2018

[Keyo 47]

Autotrader will be the best place to sell this car in my opinion, as Dox has mentioned in past posts everyone on here has all ready got a Rado.

 

I just sold an R129 that was 7k over other cars with similar mileage but had done to it what you have done to your Rado, there are buyers out there that appreciate what you have put into a car is what its worth.

 

Very well maintained / healthy car by the way, best of luck in the sale.

Edited May 21, 2019 by Keyo

[delfinis38 1]

Good luck with the sale.. nice example.. try car and classic also.

[robrado974 1]

Worth every penny in my opinion. A well maintained car . Glws .

[_Matt_ 32]

Try Pistonheads/eBay as well. Must admit when I was looking I focused on those sites rather than here (seems silly in hindsight!)

[Rich135 10]

It isn't only owners that come on here. I am not an owner but would like to be some day (once I sell my current classic car).

 

Your advert reads really well Edd

 

Many thanks

 

Rich

Edited May 22, 2019 by Rich135

[edd 0]

also replaced roof trims last year...

 

The list is going to keep on growing as I remember stuff :)

[Dox 23]

It isn't only owners that come on here. I am not an owner but would like to be some day (once I sell my current classic car).

 

Your advert reads really well Edd, but my advice would be to tone down/remove the first 6 paragraphs talking about justifying the price - that really puts off a potential buyer as they want think (or be able to imagine) they are getting a good deal/bargain, even if they aren't! They don't have that opportunity after reading your ad.

 

Any pics of the interior and engine bay at all?

 

Many thanks

 

Rich

 

I’ve never seen a Corrado sell for that kind of money on this forum, always willing to be corrected if anyone has an example?

[edd 0]

I’ve never seen a Corrado sell for that kind of money on this forum, always willing to be corrected if anyone has an example?

 

Not sure what it went for but this one was advertised at £8k and discussed an acquaintance who sold their Storm a few years ago for 10k, this was part of the info I used to set my pricing...

 

http://www.the-corrado.net/showthread.php?109724-Corrado-Storm-Classic-Green/page2

 

Anyone would be hard pushed to find any Corrado with "lowish" miles, 2 owners, great condition and where the complete underside of the car has been replaced less than 50 miles ago (Let alone a Storm.)

 

I'm going to leave it advertised here only for now, i'm in no rush and would really lik eit to go to someone who appreciates it for what it is and can be...

[fendervg 32]

Well, we don't really know what people are paying, and very few are willing to say! A lot of work and parts have gone into this car - and the original paintwork is not a down side in my opinion, much better than a bad blow over.

 

Having said that, most other committed owners will have replaced much of this stuff over the years as well, but would not expect to see that back. What will be a problem is the chains and clutch, as all the buying guides will mention these, even if they don't always need to be done, and I think you will find you'll have to negotiate down over them.

 

Best of luck with the sale - I think the ball park is reasonable, and with a bit of patience you should do well.

[Keyo 47]

Not sure what it went for but this one was advertised at £8k and discussed an acquaintance who sold their Storm a few years ago for 10k, this was part of the info I used to set my pricing...

 

http://www.the-corrado.net/showthread.php?109724-Corrado-Storm-Classic-Green/page2

 

Anyone would be hard pushed to find any Corrado with "lowish" miles, 2 owners, great condition and where the complete underside of the car has been replaced less than 50 miles ago (Let alone a Storm.)

 

I'm going to leave it advertised here only for now, i'm in no rush and would really lik eit to go to someone who appreciates it for what it is and can be...

 

In all likely hood you will not sell it on here so good job you're in no rush to sell it. I dare say the link of the car that was sold that the buyer did not hold on a bit longer and purchased your car, as yours really has had the full monty minus the chains and probably a better buy.

Edited May 22, 2019 by Keyo

[MarkR 11]

Good luck with your sale. Another market place is Car and Classic. I believe it is free to advertise.

[vw rule 19]

Hello Edd,

 

that's one hell of a car you have there,

plus the list of things you've done to it over the years is phenomenal.

 

In my opinion your Corrado is well worth the money you're asking for it,

to be honest I wouldn't accept anything under £10000

People seem to forget that the Corrado was only in production for roughly 7 years,

and the VR6 was only around for 4 out of those 7 years,

your STORM model they only ever made a few hundred and only in two colours,

this was in the last year or so of the Corrado production plus only available in the UK,

basically this makes it rare as rocking horse pooh.

 

So anyone asking to purchase your car for a lot less are taking the p*** in my opinion.

 

I've seen a VR6 for sale with 53000 miles priced between £15000 and £18000

this was over a year ago now and it wasn't even a STORM.

 

Also seen a 2.0 16v with 56000 miles selling for £8500 to £9000

 

 

MK1 VW Scirocco in mint condition can sell from £20000 upwards.

 

MK1 Ford Sierra Cosworth 500 I've seen sell for roughly £100000

 

The original style old mini before the year 2000,

in mint condition are selling for £10000 upwards.

 

My point is the Corrado is going to go up in value especially as there's not many left now,

and even the old barn finds that are in bad condition will go for silly money soon.

 

 

Like you say Edd if you're in now real rush to sell,

then I would 100% hang on to your Corrado.

 

 

 

Si

[Dox 23]

You mean asking for £xxxxx, what they sell for is alway a secret.

 

Auction prices are always indicative of value trade buyers will pay, there’s one going through Morris Leslie today

[Keyo 47]

The thing to do with these cars is stock piling parts , i'm always looking for a bargain on ebay even if i dont need the part .

 

Ive got a hunch that the Mk2 16v golf lads are going to start nicking the 16v engines out of the Rado as people are going to try and return them back to stock.

Edited May 25, 2019 by Keyo

[Dox 23]

The thing to do with these cars is stock piling parts , i'm always looking for a bargain on ebay even if i dont need the part .

 

Ive got a hunch that the Mk2 16v golf lads are going to start nicking the 16v engines out of the Rado as people are going to try and return them back to stock.

 

That’s a slippery slope, once viewed as a pile of parts worth more than the sum of the total that’s when the itch to break the car begins.

[edd 0]

Hello Edd,

 

that's one hell of a car you have there,

plus the list of things you've done to it over the years is phenomenal.

 

In my opinion your Corrado is well worth the money you're asking for it,

to be honest I wouldn't accept anything under £10000

People seem to forget that the Corrado was only in production for roughly 7 years,

and the VR6 was only around for 4 out of those 7 years,

your STORM model they only ever made a few hundred and only in two colours,

this was in the last year or so of the Corrado production plus only available in the UK,

basically this makes it rare as rocking horse pooh.

 

So anyone asking to purchase your car for a lot less are taking the p*** in my opinion.

 

I've seen a VR6 for sale with 53000 miles priced between £15000 and £18000

this was over a year ago now and it wasn't even a STORM.

 

Also seen a 2.0 16v with 56000 miles selling for £8500 to £9000

 

 

MK1 VW Scirocco in mint condition can sell from £20000 upwards.

 

MK1 Ford Sierra Cosworth 500 I've seen sell for roughly £100000

 

The original style old mini before the year 2000,

in mint condition are selling for £10000 upwards.

 

My point is the Corrado is going to go up in value especially as there's not many left now,

and even the old barn finds that are in bad condition will go for silly money soon.

 

 

Like you say Edd if you're in now real rush to sell,

then I would 100% hang on to your Corrado.

 

 

 

Si

 

Thanks Si, appreciate the comments. You are quite right the time will come where these cars are very sought after and the value will be greatly reflected. We also have a 1968 Daimler V8 250 that was purchased about 15 years ago for £6k that has just been valued at £25k with minimal restorative work undertaken in that time; admittedly, it does only have 32k miles on the clock but it is the rarity that has driven the value increase.

 

I have little doubt that this car will do exactly this in the not too distant future given the current condition and works I have undertaken; especially given its Storm status.

 

However my issue with keeping is no garage space, a lack of use in general with other cars in the household that need to be used to maintain them in good order and a promise to my wife, the last being the crux of it ��

Edited May 26, 2019 by edd

[edd 0]

Thanks All,

 

Car is now considered SOLD, will update if sale falls through

 

Edd

[Rich135 10]

Great news, well done Edd!

 

Rich

[Dox 23]

I am not an owner but would like to be some day (once I sell my current classic car).

 

 

Rich

 

What are you selling please?

[Rich135 10]

What are you selling please?

 

Hi Dox, I will be selling my Lotus Elan +2 in a month or so, just want to enjoy a little of summer first!