The Volkswagen Scirocco Story

A video on the history of the Volkswagen Scirocco!
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[@BigCar2]

Erratum: The first bi-motor had a 1.8L engine (based on the 1.6L), not a 1.6L.

[@jonnyc429]

Outrageous

[@BigCar2]

@florence Upton In this case the article was right, but I couldn't read.

[@thedave7760]

So is it not ok to say something has "Masculine good looks" any more? Thats a new one to me it's so difficult to keep up now.

[@Waechter_im_All]

​ @Big Car Not to take away your memories, but... It's pronounced *she-rocko* by the way

[@seshelbow336]

@@Waechter_im_All depends where you live.

[@jamesengland7461]

It seems insane to me that the Scirocco didn't sell like crazy! Best looking VW ever.

[@jakobholgersson4400]

Same thing that killed the Celica, Prelude and virtually all affordable sports cars: who the f**k wants to pay a whole lot more just to make a car look good? Could you not throw in a slightly longer drive shaft to power the rear wheels at that price point?

[@fastinradfordable]

Jakob Holgersson Then you would spin out in the wet like crazy.

[@ohshitnotanotherknob]

Because they were seen as hairdressers cars, not serious sports cars.

[@alanwayte432]

My 2 was plain ugly

[@brettknoss486]

I'm wondering why they didn't try to sell it in the US market. Perhaps not as sporty as a Jetta, but it would have been a good entry level car. They could have made a stripped down ute in Mexico.

[@mikebell2750]

Being a Volkswagen fan, I am glad that you did the history of the Scirocco. Thank you for another interesting and enjoyable video.

[@BigCar2]

I'm a big VW fan too (my last car was a GTI). So you'll likely get other VW videos.

[@A-FrameWedge]

Drove a new 1988 16 valve Sirocco with a 5 sp manual from California to Arizona and back,, it felt like a solid car with a nice free revving engine.

[@patrese993]

Loved the Top Gear commercials: The new Scirocco TDI. Berlin to Warsaw in one tank.

[@the_kombinator]

Now, yeah. Not in the 80s.

[@ravenouself4181]

"berlin to warsaw in one tank" uhm... are we sure this refers to a tank of fuel and not a tank with a gun?

[@dallesamllhals9161]

@@ravenouself4181 Nope!

[@seanshafer2253]

I had a 1980 Scirocco S with recaro wool seats, was a beautiful and great handling vehicle

[@69InchLemur]

As a young man I was really into American muscle cars and didn't appreciate all cars yet. Then I saw my first Scirocco all done up in a race livery and fell instantly in love. It was the coolest shape id ever seen. That wedge look and hatchback style, the molded in spoiler oh man I had to have one. I finally got one at the age of 26. Bought from the second owner I worked with both the original owners. Both meticulous engineers that took great care of it. Neither had kids when they owned it and just drove to work and home. It had 235k miles on it but no rust and a real nice interior minus the cracked dash of course. The fuel line burst and the owner was sick of working on it so he sold it to me for just 300 bones. I put a ton of work into it and had so many adventures in it. Her names Charlie and 17 years later still got her. Best car I've ever owned and I want to be buried in that car. Just smash both of us into a cube and throw me in the ground.

[@dakavanagh]

My 1st car. '79 Scirocco that I updated with an '84 GTI engine and gearbox, plus many other updates (suspension, intake, exhaust etc). Raced that in Solo II and drove it all the time for years! Was sad when it got too rusty to keep going.

[@liesl7617]

I've always liked the Scirocco. Great video, really informative as always.

[@BigCar2]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@j4stice746]

The only German car I have ever owned that I still miss, a mk2 1.8 scirocco gt. I loved it.

[@Flies2FLL]

I had an '85 Scirocco turbo. Yes, they sold a turbo version in the United States in '84 and '85, it was a dealer installed kit and was covered under the factory warranty. 133 hp and lots of torque from the small IHI turbo = bottle rocket acceleration.

[@anotherwatch]

I used to own a Scirocco 2 30 years ago. Thanks for your video. Brings back good memories.

[@danphelps8865]

I love my 87 16v... Always liked the lines... As well as the Corrado..

[@brianbarnes7774]

I had a 1986 16v. Wrecked it in New England in 1995. That car saved my life. I miss that car.

[@springy-2112]

I totally forgot I had a 1983 1.6 gti scirroco in 1995 ish .. happy memories . 👍🏻☮❤

[@j.thomas7128]

I loved my 1982 Callaway Scirocco. Chassis stiffness was insane. It would lift the inside rear tire 8" off the ground on hard sweeping turns.

[@leejohnson3209]

A very honest preamble. You're not alone, I cringe at some of my my own early driving. Thanks for another good video, I really enjoyed this one. 👍

[@lesrogers7310]

Yes it's good to hear some honesty on this subject. My own early driving was nothing short of appalling now i come to think of it.

[@hydrolifetech7911]

I once tried to pass a big rig at a bend on a steep climb only to realise there was another big rig hurtling down towards me! Luckily I manage to duck back. I still can't believe I made such a reckless decision. It was a second chance at life and I've been extra careful since

[@petebike]

My first car was a 1984 Wolfsburg edition. That was in the US. It is my “rosebud”. The only car I ever truly loved.

[@BluechipCanada]

I bought the same car new also. Drove it for 15 years. Good times.

[@signals34]

loved that car...i owned 3 ...'75,'78 , '86 1/2 16v..... the 16v was awesome !!, still have the original brochure...great memories....

[@BigCar2]

I loved the 1970s VW brochures so much I made a t-shirt with the front cover. I haven't received mine yet, so I don't know how good it will look: teespring.com/stores/bigcartv

[@jeffwoyjcik7882]

I Can Remember Being A 14 Year Old Boy When My Neighbor Bought A New Silver Scirocco In 1977 And It Sure Made An Impression On Me Back Then !!! The Next Year We Bought A New Rabbit Diesel With A Manual Transmission And Eventually I Learned How To Drive With It And Volkswagens Were Always Cool Cars To Me !!! Now 45 Years Later, I Bought A Used Passat TDI And I Feel Young Again !!! LOL !!I I Think Volkswagen Is One Of The Highest Quality Cars Brands In The World And Wish I Had Owned Many More Over My Lifetime …….

[@jonnyc429]

Really needed something to watch whilst prepping tea and up this pops! Perfect :D

[@curbowman]

The most British comment ever, haha!

[@david-iandawson]

👍👍

[@buddyclem7328]

I don't know what the last part means, but I like your attitude!

[@zanderxymox]

I love my 1988 Scirocco 16V, it was my first car and was such a blast to drive. Sadly the motor blew up a couple years ago and the car has been sitting in my garage since then. Hoping this year I can get it back on the road!

[@djkenny1202]

Do it!

[@earthstick]

My parents had a Mk1 Scirocco from new. Dad said it was the only car he ever owned where the tyres lasted longer than the body panels.

[@stoneylonesome4062]

Are you implying good tyres or bad body construction quality?

[@oldesertguy9616]

When I met my wife in 1982, she had a 1979 Scirocco. I wish we had kept it.

[@nathaliem9597]

Thanks for that. This made me a bit emotional. I have one of the last models made a 2017 2L diesel and I profoundly love it! I've driven every car out there as for years my company provided me with endless hire cars and nothing can match the Scirocco's powerful fun driving, ergonomic logical interior and sheer beauty. It's the silver lining on lockdown that I'm not putting miles on it!

[@c0nn0r94]

Drove a Scirocco S on a trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles and back on HWY 1 - one of the best road trips ever! Nice video

[@dsan2509]

Had a 1980 and a 82 scirocco Great cars.

[@timsmith2525]

I had a 1992 Corrado with a VR6. Awesome car. I absolutely loved it.

[@robertmassucci1]

I'm sure it's a matter of taste, but the scirocco is gorgeous, the corrado not so much. Wish I could mix and match characteristics. I'd take te carrado motor and interior over the 16v. I'm having one restored in California now. totally stock. anyway, get another corrado while they are cheap. I sold my last one in 2008 for $4800 and paid 12k for an intact stinker and will double that and then some to bring it into good nick

[@djkenny1202]

@@robertmassucci1I think Corrado is amazing looking. I love my 92 GTI 16v a little more, though. If I had the $ and space, I’d get a late Rado.

[@robertmassucci1]

had a mk1 and 3 mk2s, one of them had leather and power windows. loved every one of them. so beautiful and a little underpowered. had an 88 16v , an 88 e30 M3, a 72 alfa gtv and a 2001 audi s4 all at the same time. now I have kids and a cayman S

[@d.rodrickeamon6133]

I test-drove a Scirocco back when they were first introduced to the U.S. I remember one specific thing: It felt "planted" on the road and that you could accelerate around corners without torque steer. If I wasn't a young dad and family man, I would have gone back into the dealership and shouted, "Take my money!"

[@panathaninf]

Got a mk3 in late 2008, gifted it to my father 11 years later but still I occasionally drive it, BEST car I ever had. The only mainstream car you really look forward to drive everyday. I now drive a merc glc due to children and it’s meah. The sales where great at the beginning until with the facelift they stopped the small turbos and focused on 2.0 engines making it forbidden for the Mediterranean countries like Greece etc where the car was selling like crazy and surprise surprise sales tanked... today with the new 1.5 150 it would sell like crazy, hope they make one again, I would definitely buy one as second car since it is fully useable for a family of 4 with small children

[@BK42Cycles]

Excellent video! I'm a happy owner of a Scirocco 2012 R :) I is still fun to drive and the maintenance is low and not expensive when needed

[@MarkPalmer1000]

A lot of people had the little "Rabbit," but a fellow student in high school in the mid '80's had a Scirocco, and it was by far one of the coolest looking cars of the time IMHO.

[@nicolasansom2681]

I wish we had more coupés like this now - practical, reliable and stylish. Great vid keep 'em coming! X

[@baronvonjo1929]

That's why we dont have coupes like this now. Not as practical as 4 doors.

[@speedwell0560]

Only ended production of the most recent Scirocco a couple of years ago, SUV T-Roc replaced it in the line up as Coupes don’t sell in high enough volumes these days

[@nicolasansom2681]

@@speedwell0560 yes sad but true. I don't like SUVs but the T-Roc convertible looks quite cool even though its a bit daft :-D

[@speedwell0560]

@@nicolasansom2681 I had one of the last scirocco’s, brilliant car. Test drove a T-Roc R which was fast but had a really cheap cabin, all scratchy plastic. Driving Golf GTi 8 now and very happy with it but doesn’t handle like the Scirocco did

[@Psycandy]

i have a Golf 3 Cabrio with Kharmann badge from '96; they were a good partnership and it shows...

[@2many2say]

Thanks for taking the time to upload. Really enjoyed watching this episode. Forgot to mention the Mk2 Scirocco Storm edition which i brought many years ago in the ugly golden tan addition which was offered to me for less then a bag of chips.

[@exeuroweenie]

I had an '84 US spec Scirocco(Mk2?) as a teenager.If any car ever had a soul-and so reliable it was almost spooky.A sleek,indestructible Sherman tank.Later I had Saabs and a Peugeot 505.Great cars,but the VW put them to shame.Despite the more recent bad press and public opinion ,I went back to VW.It was like coming home.300k miles later I sold it to a nice family from Kansas,for their teenage daughter.Later the mom said she couldn't resist driving it,much to her daughter's resentment.

[@macdaniel6029]

One of he best cars ever. I really love driving my MK2, it´s great fun :) Always makes me smile.

[@Iluvbisquits]

I had an '85 Scirocco, awesome little car to drive!!!

[@itsshalevfromtaxidashcamer9390]

The Volkswagen Scirocco was the best peformence car in the world! 👍

[@carltonperks9151]

Had a 75 lime green that I rolled and wrote off, replaced it with a 77, I put a GTI engine in it and what a car it was. Loved that it had a single windshield wiper. Thanks for the video.

[@marlborom2c829]

I appreciate this video. The Scirocco is one of my favorites but I know so little about it. Wanted to buy one when they came out. Wasn't cheap in those days.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I remember my neighbour having a Scirocco...that design was great in the 80s and 90s!

[@Jester-Riddle]

Loved my Mk2 ... Built solidly, as I discovered when I looked at what was left of the car that drove into me ... !

[@roma8111]

Bought a new one in 77 best car in the snow I’ve ever owned. Very easy to work on the mechanical fuel injection. Only thing I didn’t like was the different thickness discs to adjust the valves . Mine had a non electronic distributor with points & condenser

[@sirpatmcc]

Very interesting video. I do have a mark 2 scirocco.

[@Grease_Factory]

I have a 1981 Mk1 Scirocco. Its my favorite car by far out of over 40 different cars that I have owned. Its an absolute blast to drive.

[@onefastcyclist]

A fine account of what was one of the best cars to come out of the 70's! The crisply folded body was a breath of fresh air that set styling trends for years.

[@jesuschristpose896]

I had a 84 and truly loved it, loaded it down with Nuspeed performance parts and had a close friend who was a VW master mechanic who helped me a lot on it. Really miss that car.

[@maureensmith3769]

I really enjoyed your video on the old classic scirocco. I have had my scirocco GT11 for 22 years and it was the last of the production in 1992. I intend to keep I forever.. thank you again and I hope everyone enjoys all the info. You put out..

[@johndoyle4723]

Thanks, another great video. I lusted after a Scirocco in the seventies, it was a hopeless dream as I could barely afford a clapped out mini. Someone in my office did buy one and boy was I envious, how could they afford it, and I was skint. I suppose it pushed me to try harder and move job and eventually be able to get the cars I wanted. Never did own one, in fact I have never driven a VW for some unknown reason. Keep up the good work.

[@BigCar2]

I almost skipped university because I wanted a Toyota MR2. Thankfully I deferred my enjoyment, but like you I never bought the car of my dreams.

[@jameslatimer1432]

As a boy driving that car looked a real man back then great video

[@billkipper3264]

I've owned three Scirocco's. 1979,1981 and a 1982. The '79 and '81 were both the same color, kind of a metal flake red, while the '82 was black. I bought the '81 used in 1988. I loved those cars. The '82 wasn't as quick, had a bit more body roll and I do like the original body style better. I had a similar situation in the '79 when it was brand new as the one you describe in the video. I was in the mountains of Pennsylvania hauling ass down this winding road. I came flying around a corner and suddenly there was a Jeep CJ doing about 20 mph. I still remember seeing the Rolling Rock beer tire cover right in my windshield. All I could do was bang it out into the oncoming lane and hope no one was there. I blew by this guy and just kept on going. Scared the crap out of me. The way I drove those cars it's amazing I never crashed one.

[@Linescrew1Canada]

I owned 2 1978 models. I loved them!

[@erikskole7669]

Me too, had a 78 when I was in high school. It sat for a couple years before I got it. Was a nightmare on the fuel injection. After replacing pretty much the whole fuel system. It ran like a top. On the mountain roads in Colorado it was super fun to run. Wish I still had one to this day.

[@tommykokotinis9248]

My 87 red loaded Scirocco 16v is my favorite car ever.....I loved it. Incredible build quality!! In the real world I could leave cars that were supposed to be faster cause it was so easy to drive fast!

[@scottylawrie]

Thanks for this review! I was one of the youngest and first owners of a Scirocco in my City when the Mark 3 came out in 2008. Still remember how many heads it turned when i got it. Nothing else like it on the road at the time 😀still miss that car!! Shame they discontinued it again.

[@Flies2FLL]

The first 16 valve head sold by Volkswagen was developed in house, not by Oettinger. The later sold their own quite different version as an aftermarket part starting around 1982.

[@burtuppercut]

I could watch and listen all day. Great work as always.

[@holyworrier]

My '77 Scirocco saved my ass one night in the Ozarks. I was doing around fifty on unfamiliar twisty two-lane when suddenly I came to a sharp left onto a two lane bridge. The car got me onto the bridge, and wound up sliding at a 45 degree angle, nose to the left. Suddenly the front tires bit and hurled the car around into the concrete rail to the right. Bang. Crunched the front end. I loved that car.

[@fastinradfordable]

I love my mk1. It’s been my pride and joy for over 10 years. Knock on wood it’s never been on a tow truck. Excellent chassis on the ragged edge of barely enough.

[@kylemiller2440]

"Or if you wanted an emissions cheating diesel..."

[@Jester-Riddle]

Harsh ... 🤣

[@tapper701]

BMW, Mercedes & Volvo were also part of said soot soot ...

[@criptard]

Coincidentally they denied the union that year. Union power😢

[@erikberg1623]

I had a bright orange ‘76 Dasher two door that was great fun when I was in college. My buddy had a Sirocco, I loved it.

[@tanattecnocraft]

My first car during high school. Good times.

[@totalrobot]

Mine too! I had a brick red 82 with the name across the back window

[@finerbiner]

Owned one in 1981 when I was 17. It was a rusted out POS with an engine that was burning oil like crazy. Loved that car!

[@1962lp2h]

I always loved the MK1 and got to drive many many mk2s when I worked for a VW dealer in the early 90s, three nights ago I watched George A Romero's original classic 'Dawn of the Dead' waiting for the part where they use a MK1 scirroco from a display to go round the shopping mall and lock all the entrance doors, dare I say it's a 'drop dead gorgeous car' - groan!!

[@darrenmartin1049]

I had a 1985 MK2 in metallic blue, still a very handsome car even now.

[@gcoatsjr.8643]

I've had 5 of them. As well as just about every other model. Still my fav.

[@Gintaras64]

My brother had Scirocco MK2 1984 back in 1996 (I was 6 years old). In my mind this is still best looking car ever. My brother often says that Scirocco was more or less dissaponting. Not practical (only 2 doors) and really slow, but to my eyes it's the most beautiful car.

[@SonOfTheDawn515]

Nothing a GTI engine couldn't fix.

[@tucoramireztheugly]

Brilliant video. Great insight. My dad taught me to drive in a 1983 Scirocco in 1997. Love older VWs.

[@catjudo1]

Had a neighbor growing up that owned a late Mk. 1 Scirocco. I always thought it was a good looking car even with the crash bumpers we had here, and I preferred the round lights to the square things that were on most cars here by the early 1980s. Those square things were ugly. Great topic and video!

[@felixf5211]

I had a '76 Scirocco in the early-80s. Loved that car. It wasn't exactly quick, but so much fun to drive. I'm about 5'11" and my hair would graze the headliner. It was silver, which suited the shape beautifully. To this day I miss it dearly. I had a series of GTis afterwards, owning a '91 model for 17 years. Then I switched to the AWD Evolution platform and have lived with the Evo IX for the past 14 years. Sure, I love the car and there are no plans to let it go, but to this day I remember my Scirocco very fondly.

[@ichibanmanekineko]

Thanks for another great upload!! You really deserve more subscribers..your content is always top draw!!

[@BigCar2]

Thank you so much 😀

[@alanblanes2876]

This comprehensive report is greatly appreciated by us in North America who had almost forgotten about the Scirocco.

[@spiritof6986]

Another superbly edited,well researched and concisely informative video. Really enjoying and appreciating your channel.

[@billgund4532]

Had a '79 5 spd. Wonderful car. Decent acceleration, cornering, braking & fuel economy (40+ MPG). A bit of a maintenance prima dona, but we can't have everything.

[@chrisdeever6367]

Reminds me that I miss my 1990 G60 all black VW Corrado. Really love the history -- thank you!

[@busterbubble]

Stumbled upon this , so many great memories. I had a MK1 GLI in gold colour paint , bought it for $900 in 1988. Great car , thrashed it and it still came back for more.

[@davidtraynor8075]

I was really lucky to drive my mates 2009 Scirocco from Scotland to Malta with my dad. On three eurotunnel, Through the St Bernard's pass (the one in the Italian job) Down the autostrada, through the Amalfi coastline and on to Malta. It. Was. AMAZING. A beautiful memory of a time with my late father in a lovely car. Just sublime. Keep up the fantastic videos :)

[@ProjectSupercar]

Great video, and a great car. I had 5 back in the day. Also a 1.5 TS Mk1 Scirocco was available in the UK. Time 7:36

[@deetee1188]

Drive for over 30 years Scirocco. 3x Mk1 and 2x Mk2. I own my second Mk2 (1990) right now for 22 years and got it just licensed as a historic car hear in Germany (Minimum age 30 years and original condition). Enjoyed your video very much. Nice idea!!

[@RCAvhstape]

Used to love the Scirocco. Never heard of the bi-motor, that's insane!

[@reslider]

I couldn't find you in that picture, everyone had hair! LOL. What a great memory picture. Same type memory for me in a 2000 CLK 320. Locked in my brain forever. Love the channel; borderline addicted. Thanks for the calm presentation.

[@Shrek_2452]

You put a lot of work into your videos ! Great job , keep up the great work . Thank you

[@BigCar2]

Thanks Shrek!

[@Fanvanvliet]

I had a Mark 1 85bhp, which I swapped for the 110bhp version as soon as it came out. The seats were uncomfortable over long distances and the brakes could have been better... but what a car! Excellent performance and handling. Congratulations on your entertaining and informative videos. Just one other thing: it's pronounced jor-jetto joo-jar-o!

[@rustybearden1800]

As a teenager I drooled over the 1978 Acid Green Scirocco in my local dealership - still love the shape, particularly the second generation model with the square headlamps and Audi- esque styling. A restomodded version of the Mk2 with a turbo in line 5 cylinder engine and Quattro/4motion drivetrain would be very nice- LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!

[@andyhefner3670]

I was teaching a friend to drive in my Scirocco on a dirt road. He was driving at low speed but having some coordination problems and before I could react we were upside down. So much for the low center of gravity.

[@panathaninf]

I looove my mk iii, it makes me smile every time I drive it contrary to my {family}GLC

[@yogoombah2356]

Here in Los Angeles, I had a 1977 Scirocco back in the early '80s, 4 cylinders with a stick, good memories. I'm so old, I can't recall why I got rid of it... cheers!

[@SteveColburn3]

My first new car was a US 1976.5 Super Scirocco, a limited edition model that upgraded the 1976 emission-strangled 1.6 with Bosch CIS injection. In Spring of 1976 while delivering a friend to his repaired Audi Fox at our Austin Texas VW-Audi dealer, I happened to be gazing into a regular '76. "Interested?" he asked. "Nope," I replied, "at least until VW changes..." And I rattled off a long list of details starting with fuel injection and ending with opening vent wings. "Wait here," he replied. He returned with a fax he had just gotten that day from Wolfsburg announcing the limited edition Super Scirocco with every single change I had noted, no more & no less. "How much do I have to deposit? Will $50 do?", I asked. "Of course", he said. Over the next 3 months he would call with "no progress" updates. Then, "It's on Karmann'a assembly line". Then, "It's on the boat". Since my beloved '65 Alfa Gulia Sprint GT had been dead for almost a year and I had no other money for a new car, I thought I was SOL. Then my Alfa mechanics called to report they had fixed its broken frame as an off the books project; come pick it up. I did; I sold it in 1 day (with full disclosure) and got my Scirocco deposit money the day before the car arrived from the port. Whew! Loved that car: raced it in Hill Climbs, drove the pants off it, used it as a delivery vehicle, and basically used it up in 10 years. BTW, Since I was new to Austin & Texas, I got Ziebart rustproofing, which it never needed there, and didn't get air conditioning, which I did. Good thing I had those vent wings...

[@davedumond9268]

Great video. I owned a 1977 S 4-speed in metallic grey with tartan seats in the early 80s. Added an air dam, fatter performance tires and a Thrush muffler. I loved that car.

[@joepopes7923]

I was a Scirocco fan for many years and had all of them. From the Scirocco 1 with 1,5L to the Scirocco 2 in 1,8L 16V. Great memory of times I was much younger.

[@Englishman_in_Taipei]

Excellent video, like usual. Always an interesting pleasure to watch your latest release.

[@gileshyland2573]

I owned a Mark II GT in red about 20 years ago. Excellent car and always regretted selling it. Terrific video as always.

[@stuartleckie]

The shape was writing cheques the engine couldn’t cash. One of your best good sir 😃

[@BigCar2]

Thanks 👍

[@alexandermathar7780]

Bla bla. Ever heard of the Callaway turbo kit. ? Was meant for the Rabbit, but you could also put it into a Scirocco.

[@buddyclem7328]

I still miss my 1987 Scirocco. My 1.8L NA only got 90hp, but it was still fast with the 5-speed. I threw a rod through the block in 1996.

[@hanstubben]

Fond memories, my older brother bought a TS when launched, it was like the sportiest car on the road in 75 in the Netherlands.

[@itzed]

I had a 1980-S, and I really enjoyed this.

[@seangelarden8753]

I loved my scirocco and my brother had the diesel rabbit that got 50 miles per gallon in the late 70s, but I can't remember the last time I saw a scirocco but I know what a ghia costs now because I owned three of those as well

[@AdamJRichardson]

The family I went to as a kid for summer camp in Kent in early 80s had a Scirocco Storm, loved that car. Still a great shape. (They also had an original Datsun 240Z - good taste in cars!) I really liked the revival version of the Scirocco, shame it never came to the US

[@provocase]

Ahhh.. the Scirocco MK1 was such a sexy car... one of my best friends bought a late 70s one in 1986, with extra wide tires and sporty aluminum rims, painted silver grey including the bumpers - it was a stunner and also great fun to drive! What a great car it was to get around when you're barely in your 20s! Thanks for this story, Big Car!