1993 VW Corrado SLC Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day

• This 1993 Volkswagen Corrado SLC has amassed only 47,000 miles over its 30-year life.
  

• When it was new, the spunky VW coupe produced 178 horsepower from the 2.8-liter narrow-angle VR6.

• The seller notes a plethora of presale work done to the car, which is up for auction until Monday, March 6.

The Volkswagen Corrado SLC is a car that simply exudes character. The sharp angles and somewhat unconventional sillhouette lend to its presence on the road. In Car and Driver's 1993 road test, Frank Markus asked readers to "Think BMW hatchback. Think reliable Alfa GTV6. Don't think buzzy overpriced VW with boost lag."

Sure, it's six years older than I am, and compared to modern standards it's not winning any stoplight drag races—we managed 60 mph in 6.4 seconds back when the Corrado SLC was new. But viewing any 30-year-old car through that lens is a recipe for sadness. Get those rose-tinted glasses on and let the waves of nostalgia wash over you. The naturally aspirated 2.8-liter V-6 develops 178 horsepower at 5800 rpm, and it hums and pops as it spurs you through back road after back road. The engine in this particular SLC is equipped with a Neuspeed P-Flo intake, and according to the seller, the oil was changed and the spark plugs and ignition wires were replaced in December 2022.