The Volkswagen Scirocco Rekindles A Forgotten Fury

[@ravesilly]

I agree with his statement that more companies need to listen to their enthusiast base and continue to make parts for those who need

[@thesheepherd9904]

ravesilly me too, but they listen to the cash that they can make, so VW prefers to sue enthusiasts or sellers that offer rebuilds of parts they dont do

[@walperstyle]

ravesilly Try owning a 1965 Chrysler...

[@alexcheetah79]

ravesilly Typically it's the aftermarket that comes to the rescue if a car is desirable enough and VWs normally have a large community.

[@1QuickSlovak]

Alexander Est I have this exact problem with my FC RX-7, and I figured all the 80s cars are kind of in the same boat. This is the decade that cars became very complex with electronics and plastic parts everywhere. Most of the plastic interior panels are NLA from Mazda. My only option is to try and repair a cracked, brittle, piece of 80s plastic, or just not install it. There is no aftermarket option for random parts like demister vents, and any used ones will be in a similar state. Even if someone else has a vehicle with an intact part, just removing it is likely to break it. I really hope we don't lose an entire generation of cars, but even 5 years ago the number of 300ZX's, Supra, RX-7's, and 240SX's I see is at least 5-10x greater than today.

[@VashSpiegel]

Alexander Est Got two Ford cars from the 80s. Escort parts cost twice as much as Merkur parts just because the community stepped up in one over the other.

[@nboy7]

This car looks like the lovechild of an Audi Quattro and a DeLorean DMC12.

[@radicalrobason]

Or Maserati

[@clementinforsea7950]

and drives exacly like that....i have one too : )

[@snoop2727]

So true!

[@TheKreattion]

DeLorean and the Scirocco were both designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro

[@garrydavis3475]

Great car I have had four of them smashed two of them one stolen managed to sell one ☝️

[@rks68rt]

Best car I've ever owned! I bought a 85 Scirocco brand new, put 350k miles on it and sold it after 26 years. Wish I still had after watching this video. thanks for the memories.....

[@69InchLemur]

Definitely should have kept it! I've had mine for 16 years and I'm the third owner. I worked with the first two and neither ever replaced the clutch. The odometer broke 15 years ago at 265k so it's gotta be over 300k on the original clutch. Still going strong!

[@rks68rt]

@@69InchLemur Smart move keeping it. Great to hear 16 years of ownership. I should of waited one more year for the 1986 16V model. I paid $10,995 for my 1985 brand new from the dealer in March of 85. Best car I've ever owned. Also, one of the easiest cars to work on. I had no power steering, no AC, and only power assisted brakes. I filmed a farewell video of my car right before I sold it back in 2011 for $1800. My youtube channel is Rick S if you're interested. Thanks!

[@Loopsrainforest]

God I miss my Scirocco. The sound of the ignition brought me back 20 years and how has no manufacturer been able to make such a great steering wheel, seats and dash.

[@johncampbell7239]

I am the same I had 2 an 89 gt and a 91 gt2

[@michaelignasiak42]

I had a 78, 82 and 87. Such incredible cars! I even remember how cool the ignition key was!

[@0YouCanCallMeAl0]

Finally someone NOT rich, or at least if he is, it doesn't hurt my eyes.

[@LostAquarium]

***** He says he gets out of veyrons and porsche 918's and still wants to drive his Scirocco so be pretty minted to drive those cars as well. But yes he seems like a down to earth guy, who likes to work on his car himself.

[@johnmcloughlin6234]

LostAquarium He works for Road and track as a driver. He drives and then writes about the cars, and who cares if he has money? more power to him...the only people who get pissed off at someone else's success are those who can't have their own success.

[@0YouCanCallMeAl0]

John McLoughlin It's about the attitude and appreciation that you have for things you worked hard to get. You don't get that feel from most rich people they show here, specially kids. Yeah they try to fake it, but it shows anyway.

[@stopdropandroll]

+0YouCanCallMeAl0 you got something against people who earn more than you?

[@Neuroguitarist]

+0YouCanCallMeAl0 That's the nice thing with VWs: You pay 90% the price of e.g. an comparable Audi and everybody thinks you're "poor". :-)

[@thepoundmusicclub1102]

I totally get him. My friends that have Porches can't believe and question why i prefer to drive my 16v Scirocco rather than their cars. Its an all round great car, great torque and handles superbly. Fantastic handling on corners. I have no power steering so i can throw it into corners even better. Some parts are hard to get for the 16v version. WUR, Cold start valve etc. These cars run on a Bosch system similar to BMW, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz,Ford, Porsche, Audi, Saab, DeLorean, and Volvo. There is not a load of electronic crap, just the brain to control the fuel injection and if you drive one you feel very engaged with the car. I hope in twenty years time my Rocco is still going and keeping me an alert driver and i'm still alive!. When i was young living in the UK, most cars were scrapped after six years as their build was terrible. My Scirocco 16v is 27 years old and is a bullet. You have to drive this car to appreciate it.

[@twagn]

Back in the day, I drooled over the Scirooco...I settled on an 84 GTi

[@Fugue602]

Wow I never knew Jason had a Scirocco. I respect him more now.

[@michaelmeliambro5117]

Except no one worthy of real respect EVER owned a VW in their lifetime.....

[@aygwm]

He’s actually a massive VAG fanboi

[@69InchLemur]

Same, now I know he's got superb taste in automobiles XD

[@JETZcorp]

​@@michaelmeliambro5117 I struggle to think of a more incorrect statement than that.

[@deepocean3738]

My first sirocco was a 1976 - my first car. then, I got a 79 and then an 84. Love those cars. Good to see someone else enjoying them

[@W0mpa]

You could change Scirocco to Corrado and his story could be my story. I have the same history with my Corrado. Wonderful car, will never get rid of it.

[@jgpwlcs36]

Thomas Wallblom awesome car. better start stockpiling parts if you never want to get rid of it

[@georgesnyder5337]

Thomas Wallblom Love the Corrado - although it is a more complex beast and will probably be even more difficult to maintain for the long haul.

[@Beany2007FTW]

Thomas Wallblom I have the same 'problem' with a Ford Puma, alas, they weren't galvanised too well, and welding is *expensive* so I'll have to get shot. Four years of non stop fun though. Time for something sensible for a bit till I get a craving for something snorty and rorty, light and nimble again I suppose, mebbe another Puma....

[@JobeMinacum]

Thomas Wallblom Is it a SLC or a G60? I love the G60's. Nimble, light, and the powerband feels like it's infinite

[@W0mpa]

Ben Dover I think that the time has change the look at spares. When the Scirocco was new there was no internet and the scene was small. And I dont think that when a Scirocco was scrapped in the 80's they thought "Hmm, best I save this fender.." Im not affraid.. but the thing is, the parts is still expensive :(

[@valkeriesilk6136]

Awesome Scirocco ... Used to race around in my friends Dad's Scirocco and when we were done with that we hopped in my 1984 GTI. I departed with my Mk1 GTI in 1991 for a brand new Mk2 and had regretted it ever since... Until now, as I just picked up a completely stock 84 MK1 GTI... 25 years later and I'm back in the car I never should have left.

[@ciig4604]

Valkerie Silk I love the mk2 Cabrios there honestly gorgeous AF

[@hasbeengood]

Memories! Mine was identical with the "euro trim" and some suspension and mechanical upgrades. Had it for 13 years....and more than loved it. First time I actually hear someone else put in words what I felt, and still feel for this car. It was a wonderful ride, a fun ride, I thought it looked great also. A special machine indeed. I hope you keep on enjoying it for a long time to come. I learned to drive on that car... I mean really drive. It lived on the track for 13 years and never gave me a bother. I learned mechanics on this car. Yep, nice vid, thanks!

[@mynt253]

Jason looks very young compared to today, considering that it's only been 8 years.

[@griffins750]

Covid aged us all like 10 years 😂

[@zhenren9703]

My brother had one and I had an Isuzu impulse in the 90's... do not question the fun we had. Now I have a mazda3 hatch. The spirit never dies.

[@andrewdaniels4119]

Such a beautiful car! Reminds me of my 1991 GTI 16V! Gone, but never forgotten...

[@Sander_Salamander]

It doesn't get much better than listening to Jason Cammisa talk about old spritely vw's

[@art-gs5lx]

superb video. Superb car. Heartfelt. I feel the exact same way about by 92 scirocco gt2 carb

[@jotacalvo]

Not counting a Beetle that I had for just a couple of months, an orange 1975 Scirocco was my first car in 1985. Hands down the coolest car I've ever had as a daily driver. And got more looks than I would have ever imagined.

[@HobieKatt]

dude, I feel ya .. I had and I hence the word "had" a scirocco back in 95-96 burgundy 16v , just like the one in you video... I MISS her , I love the way it drove, and the speed you get from it .. if I can find another just like her in my price range BELIEVE me id buy her in a heart beat... thanks for showing love on a forgotten piece of beauty ... respect

[@TFritz82]

Man, such nostalgia in this video! I remember meeting Jason when I was barely a legal adult (17 going on 18), at Waterfest '99 in Montclair, NJ. I had my first car there, an '85 8 valve model in Flash Silver metallic. I'd never participated in a show event before and walked out of there with first place in the stock Mk2 Scirocco class - I was hooked. And after 21 years of ownership, we still have a gorgeous Tornado red '87 16v in the family to this day and couldn't be happier! I've recently rekindled my old and unwavering passion for these feisty, quarky little coupes and my 16v has gotten lots of attention in the form of overdue wrenching, detailing and road time...I'm in love again!

[@satnitcboy]

This is a terrific piece. Thanks, Jason and Petrolicious

[@thegreenskeep1]

Definitely one of my favourites growing up.

[@damianhayden784]

Love this. Watching was like looking in on my youth. I had this car for 4 or 5 years in my 20's. Same color. Drove it across Canada twice. It was a part of me. Fixed or replaced almost every part, and when I had to sell it, it was already one of the last on the road. And to see your car in my SF neighborhood is extra special. I so hope you are still dtiving your scirocco. You are living my own dream to have this car again.

[@tomboston9669]

Back in the day I had a first generation Scirocco followed by a first generation GTI. It's difficult to describe how much fun those things were to drive. Nice job articulating what I've been trying to tell everyone for years.

[@69InchLemur]

Agreed

[@chrisgregson3626]

Nice to hear from a journalist that it's not all about the high horsepower exotica. What makes a car special is what it means to you. Doesn't matter what it is. I too have a car that is worth peanuts to other people, and will probably never go up in value in any significant way. But it means the world to me, and that transcends any argument about money.

[@davidanderson985]

Nice video! My first car was a 1982 VW Scirocco at 14 yrs old (this one still had the single windshield wiper). My second car was a 1988 VW Scirocco 16V. I loved both of those cars. I think it is safe to say they had some impact on my love for cars even until today, many years later. I never upgraded the front headlights with the aftermarket kit, but I always liked the look of it.

[@superpulaski9767]

This really shows how a true automotive enthusiast feels about cars, it's not about how much it's worth retail. It's about the feeling you get when you drive, my first car was a 16valve GTI and nothing compares to the feeling I got when I drove it.

[@DinanEX]

It's videos like this that make me kick myself in the ass for buying a luxury car instead of cars that might be an utter nightmare to own, but are worth all the smiles I'd have driving them. Thank you Petrolicious you guys are doing an phenomenal job expressing and conveying the art of cars.

[@edstababy]

Yup, my vanagon always has something that breaks or needs fixing. But man peoples reactions are well worth it, people always giving the thumbs up, peace signs, and asking what year it is. Gotta love it.

[@heribertmueller9613]

Alredy an older video, but still it shows the same like 6 years ago and for old sciroccos the time stopped long ago, so this video cannot be ever torn by time or loose its meaning. The narrator is a super cool guy, I hope you get bunch of children in life and still keep the scirocco. People say it doesn't fit, well not for bunch, but two by two would still be a nice ride with even a bigger smile. 16 valve is great, I have to be happy with 8,1983 gti. I wish you a good life.

[@michaelignasiak42]

What a great video. Can’t believe I am just seeing it now. That was my first car, followed by a G60 Corrado. Such great memories!

[@talfacprez]

Awesome cars. I worked for a VW dealer and always loved to drive the 16 valve Sciroccos when we had a few to take out once a week to drive before they sole....I remember how sad I was when the last one we had at the dealership sold.

[@jesuschristpose896]

True so true, I miss my 84 Rocco almost everyday, and I did the same, built it with a very experienced VW tech and myself who showed me all kinds of neat little tricks to make the car faster and better.

[@MikeDyer6378]

How does one not like a petrolicious video about a VW? Das Auto!

[@studybuddytutoring1421]

Easy. You just click unlike, like how I've done.

[@vo7tage]

Nigel Wong You're so edgy and witty!

[@studybuddytutoring1421]

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[@studybuddytutoring1421]

Btw since my edgy and witty actions... there have been 30 others to date that have made the brave step to unlike... Let's start a revolution! #unlikepetroliciousvideos

[@LangersVW]

Mike Dyer haha agreed Mike love scirocco’s just got one myself head over to my channel 😉 there’s a trailer full review coming soon👌🏻👍🏻

[@jcarlton7368]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I purchased and owned a 1985 Scirocco Wolfsburg edition blk/blk new. I drove that car from Alabama to Maine several times attending college. I put 110k miles on the odometer. I still reminisce about the handling and power that this car had. I have compared every car purchase I have made since to this excellent machine. Sadly my brother blew-up the engine in 1990 but the body of the car was still at my father's house in Birmingham the last time I was there in 2010. Jason's story took me back with a fondness and desire of a vehicle that was for me, pure driving pleasure. Much appreciated.

[@nadersoli815]

He is an artist with words. I love you, Jason.

[@erichhenley7]

Wow! a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco was my first car. Loved that car. Great episode. I look forward to watching more of your Head to Head show with new respect. ps I already really liked it. Thanks for sharing!

[@Toarcade]

My grandfather worked at Volkswagen in Germany his whole life and naturally, I felt very attached to the company when I was a child and saw both my father and grandfather drive new Volkswagens home. This second generation Scirocco always had a very special place in my heart. As a kid, it stood out to me as a mysterious sports car, something from the recent past that I couldn't quite grasp what it really was because VW had already stopped giving out brochures for it - but it was present everywhere on the streets still. Thank you Petrolicious for making this beautifully photographed video. It captures the style of the era in wonderful pictures, and the many combinations with sunsets remind me of the old Scirocco ad booklets. I bet this wasn't intentional, but it's really nice.

[@prathameshsundaram7509]

Glad to find Jason Camissa here with another great story about how much he loves his VW

[@andrewmclagan2791]

You are absolutely correct. I've had my 89' 16V since 97'. Everything you said hits home and is exactly why I've kept it all these years! I don't care it's not the fastest thing out there. It's the overall experience that really matters....period.

[@richardtrantham5622]

Love this video, I had an 88 scirocco 16v. It is still my favorite car I have ever owned. I did a little work to it(hor tech springs, kyb struts, neuspeed 8 mm wires, 3.5 in exhaust etc etc....it was absolutely FUN to drive and made decent power, hugged the curves here in the mountains like it was made for them. I would still have it had I not poly'd all the motor mounts and broke the rear one on a trip beating my nemesis a hopped up vtec. One power shift later shredding the core support....almost in tears when I think about it 30 years later for my stupidity.

[@erikberg8098]

When I was little an uncle had a Sirocco much like this, and basically had most of the extended family driving Jettas & Golfs. I love older VW’s! Nice car, Jason!

[@sapurvis]

You're amazing Jason! You're love and passion mirror mine for my '91 BMW e30 318is. I hope to hold on to my '13 Golf R forever as well. Another great film Petrolicious!

[@ArthurSperotto]

Yet another magnificent video! I think 20 years from now 3D printing will be pretty advanced, and you'll probably be able to print anything you need for this amazing vehicle.

[@69InchLemur]

This is a good point. I hoard as many Rocco specific parts in case I need something but this reduces my obsolete part anxiety somewhat haha

[@vinylpatrol101]

Love that car, it was my 2nd car back in the 80’s and I wish I never sold it - beautiful car and super fun!

[@jo05dk]

I've always loved the Sciroccos from way back when. Especially the facelifted/better styled like this one. We desperately need for new parts to be made for them. Great cars, an important part of some of our stories:)

[@garysetter5328]

I still have the first new car I bought, an 84 Scirocco . Take it out of storage every few years. Has less than 15,000 miles on it. Sometimes I forget how much fun it is and think about selling it, but I always change my mind after driving it. Totally get what Jason says about owing a car you can't get parts for.

[@doca8792]

That’s awesome. I have my original ‘86.

[@donaldwalter8300]

I feel the same way about my scirocco. Great video Jason.

[@spoiler42ify]

I've owned my 63 bug for 18yrs and feel the same way about it than Jason with his Scirocco. I call it my 4wheel therapy. Also have a slightly tuned 90 cabriolet and absolutely agree with him that there isn't a more fun car to drive than an early watercooled A1 platform VW. What ignited my passion for VWs was my brother's 91 GTI 16v with recaro interior and BBS RM wheels. It was new at the time and I was a teenager but it marked me for life. Unfortunately it was stolen after just 3 months but it will always be, like Jason's Scirocco, a benchmark for fun on wheels for me. Great vid petrolicious, as always.

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

Fantastic car, great owner, and a level depth that I didn't think I was going to get when I hit play. Time well spent.

[@joeyeyes7045]

I owned one in the late 80's and to this day it's still one of my favorite cars that I've ever driver. They are quick but more importantly they are FUN TO DRIVE!!!

[@tonyd2795]

I had that same car, same color! Bought it new in 1985 and drove it 250,000+ miles before selling it. It never let me down even in NY winters and all I ever replaced were the tires, battery, alternator and water pump. Great car to drive and very well built!

[@rhythmsaint73]

Superb channel and contributors No idea why anyone would dislike this video

[@farrukhathar5540]

I truly respect people who appreciate old cars! Most people just want to through them away which is sad!

[@JayeOFarrell]

I bought my first car without a licence, it was a Polo Coupe' of the same area. I worked on that for 6 months to get it on the road, then I sold it for a Polo Coupe' GT, there are only 160 left in the UK and I have loved it, I love this generation of VW!

[@romflo528]

my 1st car was an '87 16v. back then oem and aftermarket parts were available. i upgraded the suspension with neuspeed springs, front and rear stress bars and adjustable tokico shocks, low profile tires and bbs mesh rims. it handled like it was on rails and superfun.

[@MikeSmith-cy7jw]

I love this video and was in love with this car as a kid! Thanks for share your car with me!

[@bryanlatimer7653]

I owned 3 of these...had a red 84 8v then a white 87 16v and lastly a very customized white 16v. Still miss it very much. It was so simple and raw. you could really feel the road thru the steering rack and my second one with borla exhaust would literally cruise at 140mph.

[@csnyd2936]

These cars are absolutely beautiful. Miss mine.

[@zanderxymox]

A few years ago I was searching for a first car, looking for something cheap. My dad tried showing me some Mk2 Golf GTIs but they were way too expensive for me if they were in reasonable condition. Then my dad showed me a Scirocco which honestly didn't look the best in my mind when I saw the pictures, and it was still a bit out of my price range. But one day I found out my dad had bought the Scirocco and he gave it to me as a first car, even though he bought it for $4000 I had to pay for all the repairs and expenses of it. So 3 years later and about $2000 worth of new parts added onto my Scirocco I can happily say that I will do anything to keep this car on the road because it is so much fun to drive and it is a huge part of my life.

[@discovery2727]

Funny, i have had a scirocco with a Zender Kit, it looked nice.

[@elliottmalone3949]

I bought mine for $500 found it on a local website nearly 8 years ago. I remember getting lost with my dad trying to find the guy's house. He was a burnt out hippie living in the woods. I remember him taking me for a ride in it and he was giving it hell, let me hop in test drive it. I never had a second thought, I knew I had to have it. For anyone wondering just drive one. I plan to drive mine for the rest of my life. They are amazing cars. Such great memories.

[@nicklasveva]

I wish I could get a free car... Had to buy my own car for $2,500..

[@zanderxymox]

@@nicklasveva it's not all that great, I put $8k into it and just yesterday my master cylinder went out and I lost all brakes. Yeah sure I got it for free but it is quite literally a project that always tries to kill me haha

[@nicklasveva]

@@zanderxymox a scirocco is worth spending that kind of money on. Damn, I want one so bad but there are only shitty and expensive ones where I live.

[@erm000]

Jason, hope you still have this Scirocco. Favorite car in from and function. Had a 86’ and change it for a Corrado. Also excellent car. It the Scirocco 16v is still one for the most beautiful designs ever.

[@Poorschedriver]

he does, he'll never sell

[@CrackMatrix]

Had an 84 black Wulfsburg Ed as my first car in 95. I miss that car to this day. I would’ve cherished a 16v! To bad VW never gave the US a chance on those newer models. Great video. I envy your ride.

[@97I30T]

It's kind of refreshing to see a video on this channel with a car that is within reach of the average automotive enthusiast. While I respect and appreciate the very expensive cars on this channel, it's always nice to see that petrolicious includes all sorts of classic cars, even the ones that are relatively inexpensive to buy. This channel is definitely inspiration for me to own a classic car in the future.

[@swiper1818]

My first car was a Scirocco GTI - fantastic car and miss it 35 years later - yours looks like what we would have calle a Scirocco Storm special edition in the UK

[@robertrishel3685]

I had a black one back in ‘86. My first sports car. I LOVED that car. Loved it! ❤️

[@chiptmcc8656]

Had an '82.....best overall car I have ever had. On the highway it hunker down around 85-90 mph like a rock. Great car!

[@TidalSnow1]

Finally a video for the scirocco lovers! I love mine!

[@eric36207]

Of all the cars I've owned in the past 35 years (E30s, SL, RX7, TA, Z28, etc...), none were as fun to drive as my '86 GTI. What a great little car it was and I miss it.

[@andrewbrown1463]

My first car was a 1983 Scirocco 8V, 5 speed. I agree with everything said in this video. To this day my favorite car ever. Most unique looking. Better feel than any car I’ve ever had since.

[@sohailarshad923]

Petroli... really has great stuff .amazing cars.thanks to make the vedios of these beautiful cars.

[@WCW4469]

One of my favorite cars ever! Loved the Scirocco since it first came to US.

[@MrCsluggo]

I agree! When the scirocco came out with that 16 valve in the late eighties and I saw one in person, I dreamed of that car. It was just like Jason's, silver in color....oh my dream car in college!

[@djkenny1202]

Sounds like the 92 GTI 16v I bought in 98. I’m still taking it out 1-2 times a week. Cannot let it Go. It is my favorite car EVAR!

[@tz5558]

I drove my first Mark 1 Scirocco in 1978. I've wanted one since then!

[@markharnitchek2009]

thanks Jason...my first new car was a '79 silver Scirocco....believe i paid about $8K...had it for about 3 years and sold it when i went overseas -- still one of my favorites

[@SparksofOhio]

I’ve owned a 1976 Scirocco, two 1982 Sciroccos, and one 1987 16V Scirocco, I’ve never owned another car that gave me as much joy to drive as my VW Sciroccos. ❤️✌️😎

[@mattschwartzstein3159]

My 2nd car was an 85 8v scirocco. Loved it despite the seat cushions wearing out in 3 years. I remember it ate alternator belts for breakfast too.

[@kevn99]

Love the euro headlight set up accented with the 16v red badge. Looks fabulous in silver.

[@Wajang1]

Nice to see someone enjoy their car that much. It is a nice car.

[@heybulldog137]

I feel this way about the, "Corrado"

[@peteoesterle4032]

I owned 3 Sciroccos. Started with an 80 type 1 4 speed. short wheel base. Found an 82 that was all manual no AC , loved that . Seats were long and very comfortable. I kept one after the car was junked. My favorite chair! Got an 86 and it was too cushy for me , after that 82. It had head gasket issues , but was still a fun driver. FUn cars to own and drive! ;) Pete

[@KYoss68]

I feel the same about my B5.5 Passat as he does about his Scirocco. It's the unicorn Passat, 1.8 turbo, 20v manual 5speed awd car. If I had to have a mechanic fix everything that needs work, I wouldn't be able to afford my car. It's amazingly quick and looks like a family sedan. I love my VW :) Great video

[@davidvanderson941]

KYoss68 I drive a '05 1.8, 5 speed 4Motion Passat. I knew the combo of the 5 speed with 4Motion was unusual, but I didn't realize that they are that difficult to find. Do you know how many were produced for the US?

[@ChrisInIndy06]

great shots, cool car, relatively interesting dude. well done, random channel that showed up in my "what to watch" list!

[@j4stice746]

I had one of similar age, mine was an 1800 gt, and I adored it. It was epic fun, made superb noise and went like its pants were on fire. Unfortunately some local vandals totalled it in the street one night and it was beyond my capabilities and financial situation to repair. I cried over that car, the only car I loved until that is, I got my Alfa GT, which I feel the same way about. Still makes me sad to think about my old scirocco though.

[@LogansRun314]

How can you possibly thumb down this? The message at the very end was very powerful for car enthusiast everywhere.

[@jeffbauer3425]

One of two , of my dream cars in the early 80s. 1. Camaro Z28 2. 2nd gen. Scirroco. At the time i had a '79 mk1 Scirocco. Great car though , had it almost for 8 years and was still going strong when i sold it .

[@kevindematteis6706]

my dad had a black 87 scirocco 16v held onto it for as long as he could. miss that car

[@Ice703B]

restoring and customizing my 84 gti has been a pain in my ass! but i'll always love it.

[@TheSmreeder]

In the mid 80's I had a Scirocco and it was everything you said it is nimble quick responsive it was just an all out great car... if I had not been pushing the envelope a little to hard , That is a car I would still have today... But the Tree on the corner won.... Many Blessings , SMR

[@secondmouse9458]

Now don't laugh, but one of the things that I miss most about my Scirocco is the wheel on the side of the seat to adjust backrest angle, I loved it because it was mechanical and you could put the seat back wherever you wanted it and weren't restricted to what some designer of the seat considered the three or four angles you would need like most mechanical seat adjusters of the time. It's the little things .......

[@94BrunoO]

This was just wonderful to watch.

[@chavillacking9775]

wow no wonder my neibor who autocrossed and dailyed a shericco had a backyard full of them... he would drive all over with his expedition and a flatbed to go pick up a new parts cars... i used to go with him sometime... this car was the one that got me into cars and tuning them and raceing them! he actully sold me a running 1987 when my fox body got totaled out... such a fun car! i wish i could find another one but i wish i nvr sold my white & black 87 16v! it had white seats and interior accents and everything... god i miss that car, he made me sell it back to him when i moved on to an e30

[@chrisryan8810]

i had 4 of them in 1997. 2 Red and 2 Black. One car was built up with exhaust, intake, awesome suspension with nuespeed springs and koni shocks nuespeed suspension braces. Energy polyurethane bushings. Techtonics adjustable cam gears and an Msd ignition.....Needless to say that was my favorite 🚗!!! It wasn't fast by today's standards....but she could get up and out of the way. Her pull was at least exciting. But the exhaust and suspension were tuned so well that it made it a joy to drive.....Long story short... I left home for a small vacation in the summer of 98 and when i returned home I found my father had sent all 4 of my beloved scirroco's to the scrap yards.

[@MegaJJ1968]

Very nice story, Sir. I wish you best of luck

[@thatguy-ly9cn]

Scirocco my beloved

[@mattmascaro6749]

I wish I could talk to this guy I own the same car I naught it when I was sixteen and I'm still trying to fix it to pass inspection and I'm sure he knows what's up with the stuff I need and this car being my first car as well I think is awesome.

[@JasonShinks]

I've owned quite a few cars in the 30+ years I've been driving but my Scirrocco was my absolute favourite.

[@BenjoC8632]

I owned 5 sciroccos INCLUDING a flash silver metallic with those same body colored euro bumpers! I LOVED MY SCIROCCOS!!

[@ahmedalshamsi8144]

Jason. My man. Nice car

[@jerome1194]

I had 86 same color 16v.Loved this car.

[@rsdouglass4]

Had this car. Loved. It, miss it greatly.