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came across this example.

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:03 am
by ben
Hi. New to this forum but am a mod on another vwaudiforum. I stumbled across a nice classics scirocco the other day and wondered if it would be worth a punt.

It has the FR 1588cc engine with 85ps reg and chassis no.s match.

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Re: came across this example.

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:40 am
by fev1983
    i bet that would clean up a treat.
    where did you find it? if the price is right id definatly take a chance .

    Re: came across this example.

    Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:41 am
    by Reverend Frog
    I think that this was on eBay recently. Looks lovely. Unless it was a total rip I'd be tempted. is this the one that's been in storage since 2000?

    EDIT: I am talking nonsense. There was an X reg one that looked identical, but with 50k on the clock.

    I particularly like the red pin-stripe

    Re: came across this example.

    Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:27 pm
    by ianaudia4
    Commented on Scirocco UK site.
    Like it, where you based mate?

    Re: came across this example.

    Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 4:27 pm
    by Nate
    looks like it should clean up nicely, and that rust patch by the screen should be a nice easy repair for a decent bodyshop. worth having it done too, as it'll probably let water thru into the cabin and onto the fusebox!

    Re: came across this example.

    Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:13 pm
    by Reverend Frog
    Ben, you didn't specifically mention whether you'd actually bought the car or whether you'd merely seen it for sale and were wondering whether you should buy it?

    Re: came across this example.

    Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:53 pm
    by ben
    Hi.

    No I have not bought the car. It is within 10 miles of Coventry in the Tamworth direction. I would be tempted but I don't have a garage to keep it out the elements whilst doing work.

    Are there any members on here that are in the coventry area?

    Re: came across this example.

    Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:55 pm
    by ben
    It needs a new drivers mirror housing as its been impacted at some point. Also needs carpets in the front. The risk is in the state of the underbody I suspect.

    Re: came across this example.

    Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:40 pm
    by Ryan
    Alexander - SCIROCCOSILBERFEDER definitly needs this! :hehe:

    Re: came across this example.

    Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:13 pm
    by jim91
    That looks like real nice find, hard to find one as untouched as that. Early ones like that look a treat decked on dished rims, I'd say worth a punt alright!

    Re: came across this example.

    Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:18 pm
    by Old Mac Rocco
    It's crying out "RESTORE ME PLEASE" :crying: :crying:
    From what's visible on top not a lot required, what's it like underneath ????
    Wish I lived in Tamworth.
    :bye:

    Re: came across this example.

    Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:26 pm
    by ben
    No idea on the underside. It's a bit of a risk as I've never done anything like this.

    Re: came across this example.

    Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:31 pm
    by GTXTRA
    as long as the axle mounts are fine and the rear arches/filler neck not too far gone it well worth a punt - my project rouge gtl was in a similar state after 7 years underneath a lean-too.

    Re: came across this example.

    Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 6:22 pm
    by ben
    What do you reckon. 800 quid?

    Re: came across this example.

    Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:05 am
    by mazellann
    Looks like a really nice car mate, but I'd try and have a good look at the underside and as GTXTRA said the axle mounts and rear arches.

    I paid £800 for my 82 GL a couple of years ago with 56K on the clock and it had tax and MOT.
    It had a similar patch of rust around the front screen, a couple of patches around the rear arches, a small tear in the drivers seat, and the brakes needed replacing, other than that it was in great condition!

    Mirrors with the chrome are pretty rare but they do come up for sale now and again.

    cheers
    Tony