G60MAT 0 Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) So after a decade since selling my last Corrado a Satin Silver VR6, yesterday was a long day, the culmination of 11 weeks conversations with me heading to Chelmsford from Cheshire to pick up another VW Finally managed to do the deal on one of the very last VW Corrado VR6 in Flash Red with Black Heated Leather interior. Registered in 1996, incredibly it’s only covered 93k miles and is completely standard except for the optional dealer fit “Brands Hatch” 15” polished alloy wheels. (For Sale soon). Sadly the retired owner passed last year after 16 years of ownership and very little use - Incredibly it’s only done 1,692 miles since 2009 and just 226 miles in the last year, well until I drove it 228 miles home to Cheshire! It didn’t miss a beat! Many thanks to Rob and his family for selling me the car. Now to decide what to do with it… Golf R Mk7.5 Estate | '96 Corrado VR6 | '77 Scirocco Mk1 G60 | '75 Scirocco Mk1 USA Barn Find Trimsport Owner | Trimsport IG | Trimsport FB | Trimsport Store Porsche Wheel Trader | WANTED: Eta Beta 17" Split Rims Edited January 20, 2023 by G60MAT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 26 Posted January 20, 2023 Good to see it went to an enthusiasts home. I have seen it in the classifieds for sometime and if I was buying a corrado it was the one I would have bought out of the current selection. I think first jobs is to put that Karmann sticker back in the right place 😄 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60MAT 0 Posted January 20, 2023 1 hour ago, MattJA said: Good to see it went to an enthusiasts home. I have seen it in the classifieds for sometime and if I was buying a corrado it was the one I would have bought out of the current selection. I think first jobs is to put that Karmann sticker back in the right place 😄 Thanks, yeah I've been talking to the family since it first went up for sale, they're expectations were a little unrealistic at first so took some time to sort! Really pleased with it, its better than I expected. ☺️ Golf R Mk7.5 Estate | '96 Corrado VR6 | '77 Scirocco Mk1 G60 | '75 Scirocco Mk1 USA Barn Find Trimsport Owner | Trimsport IG | Trimsport FB | Trimsport Store Porsche Wheel Trader | WANTED: Eta Beta 17" Split Rims Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted January 20, 2023 hello m8 - good to see you back on here purchase looks great, hope you are happy with it 🙂 on a separate note, do you still operate Trimsport? if so, is there any plan to bring back the UK carbon rear number plate tubs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60MAT 0 Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, g0ldf1ng3r said: hello m8 - good to see you back on here purchase looks great, hope you are happy with it 🙂 on a separate note, do you still operate Trimsport? if so, is there any plan to bring back the UK carbon rear number plate tubs? Thanks, yes strange to be back! 😆 Yeah really pleased with it, better than I expected, needs a full service soon, then should run really sweet! Yes still own Trimsport (10 years this year) No plans to do the carbon again, it was a nightmare last time and think we barely broke even. Best bet is James at SpoonFedTuning in the USA, I was out with him in California last year, so can help if needed. Golf R Mk7.5 Estate | '96 Corrado VR6 | '77 Scirocco Mk1 G60 | '75 Scirocco Mk1 USA Barn Find Trimsport Owner | Trimsport IG | Trimsport FB | Trimsport Store Porsche Wheel Trader | WANTED: Eta Beta 17" Split Rims Edited January 20, 2023 by G60MAT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted January 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, G60MAT said: Thanks, yes strange to be back! 😆 Yeah really pleased with it, better than I expected, needs a full service soon, then should run really sweet! Yes still own Trimsport (10 years this year) No plans to do the carbon again, it was a nightmare last time and think we barely broke even. Best bet is James at SpoonFedTuning in the USA, I was out with him in California last year, so can help if needed. Golf R Mk7.5 Estate | '96 Corrado VR6 | '77 Scirocco Mk1 G60 | '75 Scirocco Mk1 USA Barn Find Trimsport Owner | Trimsport IG | Trimsport FB | Trimsport Store Porsche Wheel Trader | WANTED: Eta Beta 17" Split Rims sounds good, i hope it goes as planned thanks, i understand the carbon hadnt gone as expect. i was lucky enough to grab an LWS design carbon bonnet which had never been fitted but i know they went through similar issues hmmm spoonfed - ok thanks - i have a niggle that they dont like shipping to the UK though. im pretty sure that company name has been floated around on here a fair few times. i may be wrong but i also dont want to say anything derogatory if he is a friend of yours Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamU 5 Posted January 20, 2023 5 hours ago, G60MAT said: Welcome back That is my dream garage, a Corrado next to a mk1 Capri (preferably a 3000GXL) is it yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60MAT 0 Posted January 20, 2023 13 minutes ago, GrahamU said: Welcome back That is my dream garage, a Corrado next to a mk1 Capri (preferably a 3000GXL) is it yours? No the Capri belongs to the seller. Golf R Mk7.5 Estate | '96 Corrado VR6 | '77 Scirocco Mk1 G60 | '75 Scirocco Mk1 USA Barn Find Trimsport Owner | Trimsport IG | Trimsport FB | Trimsport Store Porsche Wheel Trader | WANTED: Eta Beta 17" Split Rims Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamU 5 Posted January 20, 2023 1 minute ago, G60MAT said: No the Capri belongs to the seller. Golf R Mk7.5 Estate | '96 Corrado VR6 | '77 Scirocco Mk1 G60 | '75 Scirocco Mk1 USA Barn Find Trimsport Owner | Trimsport IG | Trimsport FB | Trimsport Store Porsche Wheel Trader | WANTED: Eta Beta 17" Split Rims lol, An true Essex car in Chelmsford, kind off expected you to say that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ger040 2 Posted January 20, 2023 looks a great car Never seen or was aware of those wheels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted January 20, 2023 Great looking motor, great purchase. Maybe start with some brighter headlight bulbs and an uprated loom. My best invested purchase for the Corrado has been clear headlight protectors and fog light protectors. I dont fancy having to sell my liver or kidneys to replace them due to a stone chip... 🤣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 22 Posted January 20, 2023 58 minutes ago, ger040 said: looks a great car Never seen or was aware of those wheels They were standard on the UK VR6 campaign models? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted January 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dox said: They were standard on the UK VR6 campaign models? They are on the VW classic Corrado metal sign. There were some for sale on FB for only 150 for a couple of months. I couldn't believe they struggled to sell. Had I have been nearer I would have snapped them up. But who needs 4 sets of wheels!!! 🤣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 22 Posted January 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Cressa said: But who needs 4 sets of wheels!!! 🤣 You need to catch up 😂 at one point I had 10+ sets 😳 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 7 Posted January 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Dox said: They were standard on the UK VR6 campaign models? Close. The campaign has “Monte Carlo” as standard. “Brands hatch” were standard spec in Canada but an option elsewhere. I’d keep them. Adds OE appeal. Nice looking car. Always happy to see another heading north 🙂. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 26 Posted January 21, 2023 I quite like the wheels. I have some old brochures here and they were an OE option and diamond cut.What are you plans for the car Mat? Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted January 21, 2023 12 hours ago, Dox said: You need to catch up 😂 at one point I had 10+ sets 😳 There must be a self help club for this 🤣👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60MAT 0 Posted January 22, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 6:57 PM, ger040 said: looks a great car Never seen or was aware of those wheels Were a dealer option apparently, but I was only aware on them recently. Cost £180 per wheel. Golf R Mk7.5 Estate | '96 Corrado VR6 | '77 Scirocco Mk1 G60 | '75 Scirocco Mk1 USA Barn Find Trimsport Owner | Trimsport IG | Trimsport FB | Trimsport Store Porsche Wheel Trader | WANTED: Eta Beta 17" Split Rims Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60MAT 0 Posted January 22, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 9:19 AM, _Matt_ said: I quite like the wheels. I have some old brochures here and they were an OE option and diamond cut. What are you plans for the car Mat? Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Not too sure yet, it needs a major service and full detail inside and out. I'll likely change the wheels and maybe suspension, but otherwise keep it pretty standard, drive it and enjoy it, then see if I'm keeping it longer term... Oh and a new stereo - thinking Blaupunkt SQR 46 as the current one is terrible! 😆But all in keep it nineties OEM style. 😎 Golf R Mk7.5 Estate | '96 Corrado VR6 | '77 Scirocco Mk1 G60 | '75 Scirocco Mk1 USA Barn Find Trimsport Owner | Trimsport IG | Trimsport FB | Trimsport Store Porsche Wheel Trader | WANTED: Eta Beta 17" Split Rims Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60MAT 0 Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) So the Corrado got its first deep clean inside and out, lots more to do but looking a lot better! Golf R Mk7.5 Estate | '96 Corrado VR6 | '77 Scirocco Mk1 G60 | '75 Scirocco Mk1 USA Barn Find Trimsport Owner | Trimsport IG | Trimsport FB | Trimsport Store Porsche Wheel Trader | WANTED: Eta Beta 17" Split Rims Edited March 3, 2023 by G60MAT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted March 5, 2023 some great work there to bring it up to scratch. Nice that the corrado text is still intact on your mats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneohtwo 8 Posted March 16, 2023 Nice! I quite like those alloys, and if they were a dealer fit item then you could keep them and maintain both an OE and individual look! Certainly look better than the 15" Speedlines otherwise. On the other hand I quite understand moving up to 16" wheels. The BBS 15s on the earlier models seem to look fine, but the 15s on the later models just look undersized. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60MAT 0 Posted May 3, 2023 Only a quick slightly dusty snap but my 17" OZ Futuras are back from a full refurb and brand new tyres... Golf R Mk7.5 Estate | '96 Corrado VR6 | '77 Scirocco Mk1 G60 | '75 Scirocco Mk1 USA Barn Find Trimsport Owner | Trimsport IG | Trimsport FB | Trimsport Store Porsche Wheel Trader | WANTED: Eta Beta 17" Split Rims Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted May 5, 2023 Split rims and the 5 spoke look, nice. 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
