Do you know of any Mk1 Sciroccos....au

[Hydro]

Just asking " everywhere " to see if can find out how many
Mk 1 Scirocco 's in Australia.
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List so far :

1.Gold GTI in S.A.
2.SilverBlue TS in Liverpool.
3.Green in Adelaide.
4.Restoring in Melbourne.
5.Restoring in Melbourne.
6.Grant in Perth.
7.Grant in Perth.
8.Grant in Perth.
9.Grant in Perth.
10. Daniel's turbo 16 V. in Perth .
11. Silver 76 in Canberra,( S3 awd) .
12. White 78 16V. in Canberra .
13.- 16. [ wrecked....2 in Perth, 2 in Canberra ]


pics..
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http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/scirocco_011jpgt1253436085-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/scirocco_021jpgt1253436145-2.jpg
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2. no pic.
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http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

[Golf Loon]

The yellow turbod one is a Mk2 mate.

I have heard tell of a Mk1 Rocco in the Blue Mountains

[greasykitchen]

I recall an SA member here serving one at the servo where he works. It may well have been the first one pictured here.

[Tulyar]

There is also a green MkI in Adelaide - havent seen it around for a while though.

[roccodingo]

2 Mk 1's in melbourne that i know of undergoing restoration work.

4 in my possession, Daniels turbo 16 V located in Perth, and have rumours of another one in the hills here.

scrapped 2 in my time also.

Pics posted years ago in the gallery section.

I estimated about 20 in all.

[OEM G60]

Did VW sell a few here are they all personal imports?

[roccodingo]

VW imported several cars in 75/76 for evaluation, the silver car that was articled in "Modern motor " around that time is undergoing work in Melbourne.

I have heard through various sources that they actually bought over 6 evaluation cars at that time, but it could be all talk. They would have been all 75 or early 76 models. Pretty well all the others are personal imports.

Have a look in the vBPicGallery as there are images floating about in there of several cars...mine are about page 25...

[aprr32]

There's 2 in Canberra, my silver 76 and my brothers white 16v 78 plus the 2 we scrapped years ago when nobody wanted them.

[Hydro]

Thanks for those Replies. I will compile all I get but Grant has probably got good idea on numbers. My Scirocco is the one that was in the Blue Mountains for some time.
Glenn.

[phaeton]

Yellow one owned by a Gentleman from the UK.
Will pass to nephew when he can no longer drive.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/MTLScirocco1-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/MTLScirocco2-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/MTLScirocco3-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/MTLScirocco4-2.jpg

[roccodingo]

There was a black early car in Melbourne too, was totalled apparently, bought the doors, screen and dash from the fella too. Think Tim knows the bloke. He was the one who informed me there were 6 original evaluation cars.

[16v80]

Hi

I have spotted one driving around Maida vale / High Wycombe area,

Ian

[roccodingo]

Hi

I have spotted one driving around Maida vale / High Wycombe area,

Ian


Colour please Ian, maybe me as I have access to a storage yard over there and looking for a place to rent ;)

[16v80]

Hi,

I would say it is a light metallic green.

Ian

[Tim]

There was a black early car in Melbourne too, was totalled apparently, bought the doors, screen and dash from the fella too. Think Tim knows the bloke. He was the one who informed me there were 6 original evaluation cars.

That was a crazy car. Probly the nicest mk1 scirocco ive ever seen. Cant remember the specs of it cos it was many years ago. But it was Black, low, loud, had zender wheels and was running a link stand alone system. Poor Mat was gutted when he got rear ended by some clueless twat! Car was a writeoff

[audineil]

I used to own a Mk1 yellow Scirocco last registered as PAN 403 in NSW. This was one of the motorshow cars that VWA brought in.

It was badly rusted when I bought it and I used another (red) bodyshell and spent over $16000 getting it to assembly stage with a bare metal 2 pack respray etc etc then had to sell it when I closed my motor racing business in 2000.

I sold it for a fraction of what it cost me to a chap in Melbourne and have since lost all trace of it.

Anyone know what came of it?

I forgot to mention that it was a TS. I seem to recall that it was the only TS brought in by VWA.

Neil

[roccodingo]

Hi,

I would say it is a light metallic green.

Ian

Forgot about Carol's ( think thats her name) silvergreen storm. not seen it for ages. My daily hack is still the dark green car you would have seen at Wade's place.

still have my silvergreen storm tho...
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/roccodingo/storm.jpg

[Scotty65]

http://s401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/MakoFenn/

Cant get the upload image to work so you just need to follow the above link.
A few pictures of my MK1 TS just out the paint shop restored to its original color a cool viper green.
Now the fun bit remembering where everything went!

:banana:

[greasykitchen]

Nice looking car. Love that green.
Here's the pics (use the IMG link):
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/12/P1010018-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/12/P1010013-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/12/P1010015-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/12/Frontpainted-1.jpg

[Jarred]

I love it, looks fantastic!

Viper green really is a cool colour for something that's 30 years old!

[roccodingo]

Looking really good there Dave,that RHS repair looks to be well executed.
I would seriously consider going with a larger radiator for Aust conditions though. Got some 525mm wide units here btw.

Did you keep the clips that hold the rear quarter window trims in place , there no longer available anywhere on planet earth !!

[Scotty65]

Took many hours to get it there Grant. Two inches of filler from the cowboy job before to just a scim in a few places. You can still see just a bit of a ripple but I am happy with the result. Still a couple of high spots in the lacquer that the painters will have to fix once its finished but they did a good job.
In my box of nuts, bolts and plastic bits I think they are there the clips. Need to get those seals for the rear quarter window from you some time and I see your mate Randy might have the seal finished for the rear window early in the new year.
I would have to take your word on it Grant about the radiator as I have only own two others in Glasgow which is not renowned for scorching temps. lol

[Scotty65]

I was asked for an update of how things were going so since last night was a good night I will let you know.
Got the engine and gear box a while ago and eventually got some new rubber piping for the cooling sytem also change the old two speed heater fan for a slightly newer 3 speed one. Then add water only to see it piss out the bottom of the radiator and the two frezer plugs at the side of the inlet manifold. So Grant got his way and I had to fit a new larger radiator and eventually found a guy in Wales UK that did the freezer plugs. Got the wrong size 15.3mm hole so you would think a 15mm freezer plug would fit wrong its the 16mm that fits.
So last night made a couple brackets to support the radiator fan for the larger radiator and filled the cooling system up with water, no leaks and turned the key.
Could hear immediatly that I had the timing wrong and this was confirmed as petrol was ejected out the top of the Weber carb.:stupid:
A quick adjustment and after a couple of turns the 1471cc fired into life for the first time in a couple of years. Happy as a pig in **** and had a few beers to celebrate. :banana:
Next is to finish off fitting a new roof lining supplied by Newton Commercial. This is taking a long time because it took a while to find a glue that would work Newton Commercial recomend Fast fix which you cant get here but eventually found a contact adhesive from K & H to be best suited.
Also pain in the arse cutting corners to fit but getting there. From there get the glass back in a few wiring problems, new suspension bushes to fit, bleed the brakes and find a couple of new front seats as the old ones are rooted.
will post a few more pictures shortly.

[roccodingo]

Still got to send those window rubbers over Dave, hopefully have them in the mail Monday.

[Scotty65]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/11/SciroccoFront1110-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/11/Sciroccoside1110-2.jpg

A couple more pictures to ponder over.
All going well might be about ready to get it on the road by the end of the year.

[Tulyar]

That is truly magnificent - congratulations.

[Jarred]

wow, looks great! very jealous!

[roccodingo]

Picx are looking good Dave, a few of the lads here in Socal are quite jealous the fact that it is a 75 ( pre smog !!)

I missed out on a steering wheel for you although just about to head out on a wrecking yard excursion !!!

Seeya next week.

[poprocco]

Yellow one owned by a Gentleman from the UK.
Will pass to nephew when he can no longer drive.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/MTLScirocco1-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/MTLScirocco2-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/MTLScirocco3-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/MTLScirocco4-1.jpg


This little baby is in my hands now......she is beautiful!!

[Jarred]

lucky you, very, very lucky you!

(p.s. sell it too me..?? :D)

[greasykitchen]

This little baby is in my hands now......she is beautiful!!

Cool. I thought I recognised it from your other thread! :cool:

[Scotty65]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/1471ccFD-1.jpg

Vass approved, thanks Bill, road worthy passed with ease and today got it regester with vic roads. Only cost me originally $800 NZ so stamp duty was bugger all. :icon_lol:
A few minor problems to sort and still one or two bits to source but she's road legal :beerchug:

[Jarred]

yay! congrats!

must feel great! would also be great to see it around at a few meets! :)

[roccodingo]

Looks good there Dave, glad its now registered !

the strut mounts are looking a bit worse for wear , what brand were they ??

[Scotty65]

Yep glad its registered takes a bit to keep the muppets at vic roads happy.
The strut mounts are new, picked them up in the UK last time I was there. God knows what brand they were to many sleeps ago, just remember they were German.
Sourced a set of Koni Sport suspension to replace the hottuning coil overs. As I said the adjusting rings on the front cant get past the tyre on those wheels so the front is way to hard for speed bumps at 60kph and had to go. :bounce:
Will put a wish list together for the last remaining parts I need and see what you got.
Speak to you soon.

[Scotty65]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/P1170121-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/IMGP10881-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/P1220126-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/IMGP1132-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/P1220129-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/P1220127-1.jpg

Almost finish.
Old gearbox die and replacement one has a crunchy sycro on 3rd when cold so will need to replace it some time soon before it gets stuck there.
keep destroying top strut mounts so might need to spalsh out in a set of bonraths unless there are any other good ideas but apart from that its a lot of fun to drive :driver:

[Wolfgang]

How ironic I that I spotted a metallic blue Scirocco in Fairfield yesterday arvo only to realise it was Hydro after this thread is bumped to the top the next day .

Was looking good.

[roccodingo]

keep destroying top strut mounts so might need to spalsh out in a set of bonraths unless there are any other good ideas but apart from that its a lot of fun to drive :driver:

Will get back to ya Dave, just new job has my ring hanging out seriously low...