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Ratty Rescue: Not-Very-Ratty ‘Rado

On the whole, our Ratty Rescues are cars in need of quite a bit of work. And then there’s this week’s car. If you’re in the market for what many call “the greatest sports coupe Volkswagen ever made” then this 1993 Corrado SLC might just be the car for you.

Quick history lesson. Volkswagen made the Type 1 Beetle which was the basis for their first coupe, the Italian-styled Karmann Ghia. The also Italian-styled Scirocco replaced the Ghia. Next, there was a second-gen Scirocco that was designed in-house. The Corrado G60 came next, and in 1993, the pinnacle of Volkswagen’s low-slung models was reached: the Corrado SLC VR6. While each generation grew in performance prowess, the Corrado achieved levels of media praise the prior models never achieved. And it mostly due to the installation of the new “narrow-angle” six-cylinder engine. It’s funny how adding horsepower can transform a car, isn’t it?

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In one year, the Corrado transformed from “sporty” (the word very much in quotation marks) to “sports car” (also in quotes, but more lightly applied). Magazines gushed over the power and the sounds coming from the engine bay. While it was a front wheel drive car, the handling was quite good, and in American style, generous amounts of horsepower can overpower handling complaints.

This week’s car is definitely not-very-ratty. To start, it starts. And runs. And apparently drives, but not perfectly since it’s been sitting a bit. The GIAC-chipped VR6 will need some attention, or maybe just the cobwebs blown out. The body’s in good shape, but the clearcoat needs attention. A nice set of larger-than-stock alloy wheels fill up the wheel wells. They even seem to enhance the wedge shape of the car, especially in the upswept rear.

The interior looks like it’s in really great condition. The seats show very little wear, and there are no cracks in the leather. The dash could use a dusting, and the carpet a good steam cleaning.

On top of all that, the seller, VWVortex member, ahem, paulytits, states the windows, moonroof, and even the speed-activated rear spoiler all work. It’s worth noting that he hopes the car sells to someone who will appreciate it. That says a lot.

If you want to look at the car, it’s in Warwick, New York. Take a look at Pauly’s VWVortex classified ad and his photos on Flikr. Current asking price is $3500, and it is negotiable.

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