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Re: 1984 Scirocco Mk 2 GL Auto Project

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the edmundator wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:04 pm
essextom wrote: Tue May 05, 2020 3:07 pm According to Dr dubs scirocco page all GL's were 1600. all the info for this suggests its an 1800 though, any thoughts?
My understanding is that all mk2 autos were 1800
The early models were 1588 as mine is - 82 build year.


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Re: 1984 Scirocco Mk 2 GL Auto Project

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Walshy wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:06 pm
the edmundator wrote:
essextom wrote: Tue May 05, 2020 3:07 pm According to Dr dubs scirocco page all GL's were 1600. all the info for this suggests its an 1800 though, any thoughts?
My understanding is that all mk2 autos were 1800
Hi.
Mine is a 1982 auto and it’s definitely a 1.6 Image


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We should get these rare motors together for a shoot, they all seem to be Diamond Silver for some reason... Gladys is an 82 Auto also.
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Other Half's Wagon - 2018 Mk7.5 Golf GT TSi Auto - White
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Re: 1984 Scirocco Mk 2 GL Auto Project

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RussGLAuto wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:33 pm
Walshy wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:06 pm
the edmundator wrote:
essextom wrote: Tue May 05, 2020 3:07 pm According to Dr dubs scirocco page all GL's were 1600. all the info for this suggests its an 1800 though, any thoughts?
My understanding is that all mk2 autos were 1800
Hi.
Mine is a 1982 auto and it’s definitely a 1.6 Image


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We should get these rare motors together for a shoot, they all seem to be Diamond Silver for some reason... Gladys is an 82 Auto also.
i would love to if it werent for the fact that this is number 3 in a line of cars to get roadworthy and restored. hopefully late next year it will be out n abou.


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Re: 1984 Scirocco Mk 2 GL Auto Project

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Yes that would be pretty cool. I’m in Essex, where are you from?


RussGLAuto wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:33 pm
Walshy wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:06 pm
the edmundator wrote:
essextom wrote: Tue May 05, 2020 3:07 pm According to Dr dubs scirocco page all GL's were 1600. all the info for this suggests its an 1800 though, any thoughts?
My understanding is that all mk2 autos were 1800
Hi.
Mine is a 1982 auto and it’s definitely a 1.6 Image


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We should get these rare motors together for a shoot, they all seem to be Diamond Silver for some reason... Gladys is an 82 Auto also.


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Re: 1984 Scirocco Mk 2 GL Auto Project

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Walshy wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:11 pm Yes that would be pretty cool. I’m in Essex, where are you from?


RussGLAuto wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:33 pm
Walshy wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:06 pm
the edmundator wrote:
essextom wrote: Tue May 05, 2020 3:07 pm According to Dr dubs scirocco page all GL's were 1600. all the info for this suggests its an 1800 though, any thoughts?
My understanding is that all mk2 autos were 1800
Hi.
Mine is a 1982 auto and it’s definitely a 1.6 Image


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
We should get these rare motors together for a shoot, they all seem to be Diamond Silver for some reason... Gladys is an 82 Auto also.
chelmsford. you?


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Re: 1984 Scirocco Mk 2 GL Auto Project

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Walshy wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:11 pm Yes that would be pretty cool. I’m in Essex, where are you from?


RussGLAuto wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:33 pm
Walshy wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:06 pm
the edmundator wrote:
essextom wrote: Tue May 05, 2020 3:07 pm According to Dr dubs scirocco page all GL's were 1600. all the info for this suggests its an 1800 though, any thoughts?
My understanding is that all mk2 autos were 1800
Hi.
Mine is a 1982 auto and it’s definitely a 1.6 Image


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
We should get these rare motors together for a shoot, they all seem to be Diamond Silver for some reason... Gladys is an 82 Auto also.
Not too far away - Spalding Lincolnshire. According to Howmanyleft.com there are 2 x 1.6 GL Auto's and 1 x 1.8 Gl Auto left on the road...


Daily Driver - 2017 Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine - Polestar - Arctic White
Weekend Wagon - 51k 1982 Mk2 Scirocco 1.6 GL Auto - Diamond Silver
Other Half's Wagon - 2018 Mk7.5 Golf GT TSi Auto - White
Daughters Curb Scraper - 2016 Fiat 500 1.2 - White
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Re: 1984 Scirocco Mk 2 GL Auto Project

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essextom wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 1:10 pm
RussGLAuto wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:33 pm
Walshy wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:06 pm
the edmundator wrote:
essextom wrote: Tue May 05, 2020 3:07 pm According to Dr dubs scirocco page all GL's were 1600. all the info for this suggests its an 1800 though, any thoughts?
My understanding is that all mk2 autos were 1800
Hi.
Mine is a 1982 auto and it’s definitely a 1.6 Image


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
We should get these rare motors together for a shoot, they all seem to be Diamond Silver for some reason... Gladys is an 82 Auto also.
i would love to if it werent for the fact that this is number 3 in a line of cars to get roadworthy and restored. hopefully late next year it will be out n abou.
Got nothing but time!!


Daily Driver - 2017 Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine - Polestar - Arctic White
Weekend Wagon - 51k 1982 Mk2 Scirocco 1.6 GL Auto - Diamond Silver
Other Half's Wagon - 2018 Mk7.5 Golf GT TSi Auto - White
Daughters Curb Scraper - 2016 Fiat 500 1.2 - White
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Re: 1984 Scirocco Mk 2 GL Auto Project

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im in Coggeshall so not far at all
essextom wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:35 pm
Walshy wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:11 pm Yes that would be pretty cool. I’m in Essex, where are you from?


RussGLAuto wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:33 pm
Walshy wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:06 pm
the edmundator wrote:
essextom wrote: Tue May 05, 2020 3:07 pm According to Dr dubs scirocco page all GL's were 1600. all the info for this suggests its an 1800 though, any thoughts?
My understanding is that all mk2 autos were 1800
Hi.
Mine is a 1982 auto and it’s definitely a 1.6 Image


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
We should get these rare motors together for a shoot, they all seem to be Diamond Silver for some reason... Gladys is an 82 Auto also.
chelmsford. you?


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Re: 1984 Scirocco Mk 2 GL Auto Project

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We must have the two then. Mines an early 82 car on an X reg with 32k on the clock
RussGLAuto wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:43 pm
Walshy wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:11 pm Yes that would be pretty cool. I’m in Essex, where are you from?


RussGLAuto wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:33 pm
Walshy wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:06 pm
the edmundator wrote:
essextom wrote: Tue May 05, 2020 3:07 pm According to Dr dubs scirocco page all GL's were 1600. all the info for this suggests its an 1800 though, any thoughts?
My understanding is that all mk2 autos were 1800
Hi.
Mine is a 1982 auto and it’s definitely a 1.6 Image


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
We should get these rare motors together for a shoot, they all seem to be Diamond Silver for some reason... Gladys is an 82 Auto also.
Not too far away - Spalding Lincolnshire. According to Howmanyleft.com there are 2 x 1.6 GL Auto's and 1 x 1.8 Gl Auto left on the road...


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Re: 1984 Scirocco Mk 2 GL Auto Project

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i wouldnt fully trust that how many are left, it all depends what the person put on the v5 when it was originally registered. a lazy person probably would only put scirocco


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Re: 1984 Scirocco Mk 2 GL Auto Project

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essextom wrote:i wouldnt fully trust that how many are left, it all depends what the person put on the v5 when it was originally registered. a lazy person probably would only put scirocco
Yeah very true!


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