In the 30 years since it was made, this 1993 VW Corrado SLC has only been driven 47,000 miles. When it was brand new, the VW coupe’s 2.8-liter narrow-angle VR6 engine made 178 horsepower. The seller says the car has been fixed up a lot before it goes up for auction on Monday, March 6. The Volkswagen Corrado SLC is a car with a lot of character. Its strong angles and odd shape stand out on the road. Frank Markus told readers of Car & Driver in a 1993 road test, “Let’s look at a BMW hatchback as an example. Think about the reliable Alfa GTV6. Don’t think of a loud, expensive Volkswagen with boost lag.” Sure, it’s six years older than I am, and by today’s standards, it won’t win any stoplight drag races. But we could reach 60 mph in 6.4 seconds when the Corrado SLC was brand new. But looking at a car that is 30 years old through that lens will only make you sad. Put on your rose-colored glasses and let the memories flood over you. The 2.8-liter V-6 engine makes 178 horsepower at 5800 rpm and hums and pops as it takes you down backroad after backroad. The machine in this SLC has a Neuspeed P-Flo intake, and the seller says that the oil, spark plugs, and ignition wires were all changed in December 2022. SLC stands for “Sports Luxury Coupe,” It has all the features you’d expect from a car with such a fancy name. As you can see, the automated rear spoiler pops up when you reach a particular speed. Sporty. Do you remember when seatbelts were built? They’re in Salt Lake City right now. So, the wealth is taken care of. How many doors do you count in all? I can find what I want in a coupe. This SLC is also in good shape and has only 47,000 miles. The cabin, especially in this old car, has matured with exceptional beauty. The new 205/50 Yokohama Advan Fleva tires are on the 15-inch Speedline wheels with five spokes. Like most 30-year-olds, the SLC has picked up a few flaws in its appearance over the years. The passenger-side panels have been repainted, the sunroof is broken, and the left-side fog light is cracked. These flaws help tell the story of a car that was first registered in Michigan and then moved to Colorado, Arizona, Florida, and California before being bought by a dealer in Washington. Because we enjoyed the Corrado so much, we held a head-to-head comparison test with it and four other hot coupes in 1993. The SLC’s excessive pricing and unexpected oversteer kept it from winning outright, but it’s torquey VR6 engine and lively driving style restored Wolfsburg’s reputation, which had previously been missing.
