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Find of the Day: Low Mileage ‘Rocco

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The Scirocco has always been an interesting chapter in Volkswagen’s history. The sporty wedge was the antithesis of the model it replaced, the Karmann Ghia. The MKI Scirocco was front engine, front wheel drive, and it had actual power. It was right angles and creases compared to the sensuous curves of the aircooled model. It seems like these two models only share two things: a VW badge, and slick Italian design.

The Giorgetto Giugiaro-penned Scirocco thrust Volkswagen into a new era. The taut bodywork and snub, upturned tail left the old KG in the dust (literally and figuratively). The MKI Scirocco, while an intriguing design, is not what most would call beautiful, but the purity of the lines from Giugiaro’s studio are still evident. Now you can own a piece of automotive art. And for far less than some of his other famous works like the BMW M1, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint, and even the Delorean DMC-12.

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This particular Scirocco is the perfect project car. To start off, the car has only 66,000 miles on the odometer. It has the original Blaupunkt radio, and the dark gray exterior and red vinyl interior is quite a handsome combination.

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The seller states the car runs well, but like all older cars could use some work. While the ad is unclear, it sounds like some work was done to the rear passenger quarter panel in the past that could benefit from additional attention. The struts are worn, the seats could use a re-stuffing, and the gas tank may need to be reconditioned or replaced. All in all, this appears to be a solid car that just needs some freshening up. That makes it the perfect car for someone looking for an approachable project.

You can find this time capsule Scirocco on The Samba with an asking price of $3400.

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