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- 1995 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 Storm
1995 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 Storm
Lot Number: 568
1995 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 Storm
A rare and collectable Corrado Storm VR6, fresh from restoration with £5,000 of receipts for parts and labour.
- Sold for: £13,275
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 17th June, 2023 at 10.30am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Mystic Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
N866 VRX -
ODOMETER READING
124000 Miles
SUMMARY
A rare and collectable Corrado Storm VR6, fresh from restoration with £5,000 of receipts for parts and labour.
DESCRIPTION
- The UK-only Storm was a 1995 run-out special edition, of just 500 examples. Available in two colours, Mystic Blue or Classic Green
- Ingenious, very narrow angle, 2,861cc V6. 190bhp and 0-60 in 6.7 seconds
- Known to our vendor since 2007. Purchased by him in 2018 prior to a full restoration. MOT'd in 2022 with only 100 miles since
- Genuine Storm status confirmed by current original registration, engine bay barcode, wheel well sticker, interior badge and paint name on centre tunnel under carpet
- Paintwork is in great condition having received a full glass-out respray in its original Mystic Blue
- Engine rebuild includes overhauled heads, timing chains, clutch, cam-followers, head gasket set and head bolts, all work carried out by Stealth Racing in Warwickshire
- All original BBS 'Solitude' alloys, powder-coated in original colour. New BBS centre-caps. Four new 205/50/15 Toyo PXTR1s
- Rightly considered a 'modern classic', this low-ownership, freshly MOT'd, crisply painted Storm seems very sensibly guided
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 568
- Make
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- CORRADO
- Registration Number
- N866 VRX
- MOT Expiry
- 05/06/2023
- Chassis Number
- WVWZZZ50ZSK002978
- Engine Number
- ABV016733
- Transmission
- Manul
- Body Colour
- Mystic Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
98 / 135
Exterior
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Remarks
Mystic blue was a limited edition storm only colour. Paint work is in great condition, Car has received a full window out re-spray in original Mystic Blue LC5L, some minor rust repairs were needed to the n/s rear wheel arch around the n/s sill towards passenger door and to the o/s sill near driver’s door, rust was removed back to metal and original parts installed by a professional VW restorer. Car has also received new original roof mouldings, antenna gasket, windscreen, door hinge pin and door strikers. All original badges can be found, with colour coded front grill as standard storm. Active spoiler is fully working and operating at correct speeds. Underneath the subframe, rad mount, cradle and rear beam have all been powder coated.
Interior
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All original black leather interior in very good condition, original head liner all fully intact without any sags. Original Sony head unit with rare Sony steering column stalk and cd changer. Heater matrix has been replaced with Febi matrix and new gaskets. Heater box has been re-foamed, heater controls fully working and re-greased, Sunroof has been restored and is fully working with all controls.
Engine
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Cylinder head has had complete overhaul inc. Timing chains, Clutch, Cam Followers, head gasket set and head bolts, all work carried out by Stealth racing in Warwickshire. As part of overhaul, engine oil, filter, plugs and belt tensioner have all been replaced. New original sump and gasket has been fitted. New g13 coolant.
Transmission
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Transmission is working perfectly. Drive shafts have been painted and gators replaced.
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All four brakes have received new pads, discs and callipers all original items. Brake liners, flexis and ABS sensors have been replaced. New brake proportioning valve installed. All brackets and carriers have been repainted. All suspension has been either restored/ painted or replaced with new including top mounts, bump stops, shocks, and springs. Rear beam bushes replaced. All original BBS solitude alloys re powder coated in original colour. New BBS centre caps. 4 new 205/50/15 Toyo PXTR1. Power steering has had new Pump and expansion tank, Steering rack has been reconditioned by Power steering services Greenwich. Car has also received new ball joints, wishbones, Stabilizer links and tie rods.
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All electrics are fully working, window mechanism and runners have been re-greased, as before mentioned sunroof has been restored and is fully working. Wiring looms have been re insulated with Tessa tape where original foam has disintegrated. Heated seats, door mirrors and spoiler all working as should.
Vehicle History
Remarks
I have known the car since 2007 when a friend purchased the vehicle with the aim of painting and using on the road. Unfortunately, he didn’t manage to restore the car fully before his passing. I then purchased the car in 2018. After full restoration I gave the car an MOT in --- 2022. I have personally put around 50-100 miles on the vehicle since owning it. Unfortunately, I have no evidence of service history although I was told it had full records before 2007. Proof of genuine Storm has been proven from the current original registration, Engine Bay barcode, wheel well sticker, Interior badge and paint name on centre tunnel under carpet. Car has had 3 former owners and will have a fresh MOT before sale.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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