Newera car specs - Volkswagen Corrado G60 - Facelift … · 2 preserved throughout. Magazines and...

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Most hot hatch enthusiasts whose adolescence was spent in the late 80's & early 90's will

remember when the Corrados were first introduced, as a late but much improved roughly

equivalent replacement for the original Sirocco Mk 2's. These were sold in the U.S. too (The

original Sirrocco wasn't).In the UK they were at first introduced ar LHD's only but once

Volkswagen realised the UK was a viable enough market to warrant manufacture in RHD, they

proceeded. The first 16V Corrados were not only better built than it's older Sirocco sibling, but now

had a whisker under 140 bhp with better breathing courtesy of the 16V twin cam head, to cope

with an increase in weight of 120kg. Thereafter, the Corrado G60 (160 bhp) and later the VR6 2.8

(179 bhp) & 2.9 (187 bhp) models were released. The VR6 had wider arches, improved

suspension with a wider track & revised rear axle assembly, a subtly raised bonnet, revised grille

& front bumper. These styling & chassis options were carried over on the entire range of specs.

from 1992. The chassis modifications improved handling and ride. Some preferred the smooth 12

valve VR6, but those who really knew these cars well and had compared the two, knew the lighter

weight under the G60's bonnet with less weight ahead of the front cross member made for a better

handling car, especially with post facelift models which carried the further chassis and styling

improvements described above. Not least, the G60 was very easy to tune for more power (by

changing the pulley ratio of the supercharger), with power increases obviously not nearly as easily

done of the normally aspirated VR6. With it's go-cart like handling and stylish looks, the Corrado

naturally appealed to younger drivers as it depreciated over tune and therein many of those that

survive today have been given hard lives at the hands of merciless younger owners, or been

extensively modified. Today there are very few left in low mileage original & completely rust free

condition, as this example. Most suffered from chassis corrosion but this example never having

seen salt, or the other corrosive & wearing natures of European roads - remains beautifully

Corrado G60 - Facelift Wide Body Model. Stunning Rust Free Japanese Import- FSH.

Basic InfoRegistration date 3/1992Chassis Number WVWZZZ50ZNK00429

9Mileage 91769Color Tornado Red

(LY3D/G2)OTR Price £ 8795

Detailed description


preserved throughout. Magazines and road testers in TV programmes gushed praise on the

Corrado. In 1988, in the first incarnation of the BBC TV show Top Gear, racing car driver and

presenter Tiff Needell reviewed the Corrado in G60 form, giving it a positive review and stating

that "Handling-wise, the Corrado is classic front-wheel drive, and it's really very, very good

indeed." In 2003, in series 3 of the then re-launched Top Gear, Richard Hammond identified the

Corrado as a future classic, "a kind of classic waiting in the wings... I think it's really rather

special... the result is fantastic."[9] He also stated that the Corrado "was too expensive, and

nobody bought it".

Many 1980's & 90's icons that are now collectable have been increasing sharply in price and being

in the international market for 90's performance icons over the last 17 years we can see they will

continue to rise in value going forward. As one of the best styled 1990's hot hatch coupes with

performance & handling to match, this is one of those icons that is now sharply increasing in

value, where the best examples are concerned. We knew of Corrados that had originally been

supplied new in Japan by Yanase (official importer of VW) but through extensive searching over

the years we know most were supplied in Japan with Automatic transmission. We searched and

rejected several less than perfect examples over a long period of time till we finally came across

this one, after over 12 months of searching. Photographs will show it's clearly been kept well,

always garaged since new by it's single owner. There is a thick folder full of service & inspection

data which further confirms the love this car has had during it's entire life in Japan.

To explain it's rust free condition, it's important to understand that in Japan, all roads are drained

of water through the use of efficient concrete storm ditches (there are heavy rains at times from

typhoons and Japan is 70% mountain terrain with forest, so safety is paramount). This means

there is no mud & debris washed onto roads during storms, unlike what is commonly seen

throughout Europe. Roads in Japan are probably the best maintained worldwide, without potholes,

mostly smooth surfaces with good grip, etc. Japan is also the country with the largest network of

roads in the world for a given area. No salt, grit or sand is laid on road surfaces over winters in the

most populated areas, as urban towns & cities are invariably built on lower plains, due to risk of

earthquakes and consequential landslides that would be risked if building on mountain areas.

Because roads are so well designed and maintained in Japan with drainage as described, this

means undersides of Japanese cars don't tend to be covered in electrolytic dirt & when the

underside gets wet in rain corrosion is much less likely to develop. Essentially car's undersides are

washed clean in Japan when they drive on wet roads. This explains why older used vehicles from

Japan are typically completely rust free, including their undersides and all components. By

contrast if you were to feel the inner arch of a car that's been on British roads for a decade or

more, it will have corrugated dirt built up inside from years of exposure. This is electrolytic when

wet and therefore corrosive. Corrosion to these VW's was common in much of Europe.


In keeping with the history of it's life in Japan this example, although rust proofed as new from the

factory, has no corrosion at all to the underside. Even the original exhaust remains corrosion free

as the original item supplied with this car, new in 1992. Try finding the same in Europe! Note that

in Japan it's not uncommon for imports to be LHD despite being a RHD country. This is because

after WW2 there were no cars of good quality made in Japan yet, so imports were considered a

status symbol. As there is very little legal overtaking on the opposite side of the road in Japan,

LHD remains a status symbol. All exotica, Prestige and such are LHD in Japan.

Condition report: It would be easy for any enthusiast to assume this car's condition is just like any

other Corrado that has been used through it's life on UK or European roads, but the truth is close

up in the places that are known to be problematic, these cars do suffer from corrosion in the EU.

Bolts seize, wheels corrode, interiors wear away, dashboards crack, paint fades, etc. This

example has been amazingly well preserved. The body is completely straight and paintwork

original and still beautiful, the mechanicals (incl. suspension bushes, etc) all show low wear. If you

compared this to a UK car of the same age, it'll either have this covered in rust or a thick coating of

underseal to hide the corrosion beneath it! Note the original wheels on this car and their condition

after 24 years of (occasional) use have zero corrosion, even on the inside. For this reason we shot

the car before having minor paint faults on wheel edges repaired, so the perspective owner would

be able to see the car's original condition. The interior is similarly very well preserved except for

the bolsters, which as with all Corrados, have become creased over time (Foam has now been

professionally replaced). Also, under the bonnet the insulation foam had hardened and begun to

fall away, so we ordered brand new replacements, which are now fitted as we complete final

preparation of this car. Presented now completed in near new condition, inspection of the

underside is available during inspection.Test Drive: Performance from the supercharged engine is

strong for a hatchback of this era with good . There are no rattles from the suspension and no

drama from the brakes, even under hard use. It's a pleasure to drive. Condition of this example is

much like that of a 4 year old car in the UK.

Currently safely stored in a heated & dehumidified collection whilst awaiting sale - this car is

warmed and driven slowly around private estate grounds in dry weather at least once a month, to

maintain it in perfect fettle. For the discerning collector who knows the difference between the

average examples for sale in the UK & on the continent & the rare truly first class, such as this

example - the fortunate future owner for this Turbo II will realise this is something absolutely

unique and not to be missed. Supplied fully road registered in the UK, complete with 12 months

MOT and comprehensive UK warranty.

Price: £8,795

Note:We are able to arrange safe & fully insured professional delivery to Europe & worldwide.

Viewing is welcome by prior appointment.


Contact us for further details on how to reserve.

Hurry, if you're a serious G60 collector / enthusiast. Once this is gone it's likely we will never again

find a replacement in Japan like this. A unique G60, make no mistake.

Newera Imports - as recommended by our customers, club members, magazines and marque

specialists for the very best hand-picked cars from Japan.


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Stunning condition throughout. Beautifully cared for since new.

Nowadays a rare facelift (wide bodied) G60.


Paintwork is in beautiful condition throughout.

Completely original spec. throughout except for a shift knob!


Lovely to drive too.

This must surely be the best G60 Corrado currently for sale in Europe.


Panels are factory straight.

Wheels are original finish - with zero corrosion even after over 20 years!


Stunning!

It took a lot of searching to find an example as nice as this, even in Japan.


Styling has aged well. Still a very smart looking car today.

Shape has aged well.


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Beautiful!

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Elevating rear spoiler works perfectly, of course.


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Stunning from any angle.


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Wheels are original finish - with zero corrosion even after over 20 years!


Elevating rear spoiler works perfectly, of course.

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Outer seat bolsters for both front seats are to be (professionally) replaced with new, once the cararrives to the UK,



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Driver's view.

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All warning lights are present & correct.


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Odometer shows total mileage in km (Since new).


Only the shift knob is non original on this car.

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Original warning triangle also included.

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Fist aid kit is unused.

Original floor mats are included.


Under bonnet foam has aged, so it will be replaced with new upon arrival to the UK.

Engine bay has been well preserved and cared for.


Engine bay is clean & tidy in keeping with original low mileage.

Note the lack of corrosion to engine bay too.


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Imported officially to Japan by Yanase.

Oil change recently completed as part of FSH.



A non-smoker's car.


Full Service History from new!

All Japanese manuals & literature is also included.


(1). Starting with your inquiry, we provide a quote or e-mail communication, so that

we are clear on just what you are after. We ask for detailed information from you, so

we can provide an accurate quotation from the beginning. If you are inquiring about a

car from stock, steps (2) and (4) are not required.

(2). When sourcing to order, our quotation is based on your requirements. As long as

your budget is sufficient for the car youre after & the car is likely to be available, we

will be prepared to find the car you order, or better. Remember: even if you budget

too much, it doesnt matter. We operate a system of supplying the best car we can

find, plus a set fee of 900. If we can buy your car for a low price, then you make the

corresponding saving.

(3). When you are ready to proceed, we ask for a deposit (& completed order form, if

applicable). The deposit is usually 1,000. If you want a car worth over 10K OTR,

then the deposit is 1,500. The deposit is fully refundable without question, should

you for any reason need to cancel before a car is bought on your behalf. If you are

reserving a car from stock the deposit is refundable less costs and time incurred

provided you cancel 4 working days before shipment from Japan.

(4). Miguel, our buyer keeps you informed via e-mail periodically whilst searching

for your car. Sometimes it can take weeks, even months to find the right car. In

addition to Miguel attending the major Tokyo auctions daily, we have buyers

searching daily throughout Japan for the car you want. No news simply means we

havent found it yet. We dont buy the first car which comes along. It must meet or

exceed your requirements whilst not costing more than the OTR price we agreed,

though it frequently costs less.

(5). As soon as available, we will e-mail you up to 30 detailed photographs, showing

all aspects of your car. We also include a detailed description. Of course, total OTR

price is known at this stage, so we let you know. Cars are insured from the time

theyre bought, to the time they are completed & collected by you in UK.

(6). Usually, boats are available every 2-3 weeks, from Japan to UK (Southampton).

We arrange for your car to be shipped on the first vessel available. Around the time

the car is shipped, we ask for the second instalment. Typically this is approximately

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60% of the cars OTR total cost. Note that the car we supply to you is fully insured at

all times prior to you collecting it.

(7) We arrange booking of the SVA test in advance - shortly after the car departs, so

that the car can be tested as soon as possible upon arrival to UK. We also inform our

UK agent of your full contact details and information on everything which needs doing,

to make sure the car wil be presented in beautiful condition.

(8). Shipping takes 5 weeks. Around 2 weeks before arrival, we ask you for the final

instalment, to cover Import duties, VAT, shipping, UK conversions, testing,

registraton etc.

(9). Before the car arrives, we arrange customs clearance, etc. so the car neednt

spend un-necessary time waiting at the docks upon arrival. It usually takes 3-4 days

for cars to be unloaded and cleared by UK customs.

(10). The car is sent from Southampton to our UK agents premises in Canterbury

aboard a car transporter. Upon arrival there, it is SVA converted, derestricted, SVA

tested & MOTd (If applicable).

All minor cosmetic work required (e.g. bumper scratches) is carried out. The car is

fully valetted just before you collect it.

(11). The car comes with 6 months road tax and is fully registered in your name as

the first UK keeper. If you have a suitable private number plate youd like to go on the

car, we can also arrange this, provided you have a DVLA retention certificate.

N.B. The entire system of how the Newera Imports system works, from

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