VWSCIROCCOSTORM
Year 1984
Acquired 2013
Mileage 16 4,499
Costs £3 28.56
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2007 VolvoC301.6DMODERNCLASSICS 87
Emma Airey, Head of RH Insurance tackles insuring our drives
‘It’s great to see that JJ has persevered with the Scirocco. RH
offers the perfect insurance solution for cars undergoing
restoration – damage, fire & theft cover. It’s a cost-effective way
to ensure total peace of mind. Cover starts from as little as £40.’
Call 0333 043 3911 or visit rhspecialistinsurance.co.uk‘WHEN JOHN TRIED TO DRIVE IT TO
THE MOT THE CLUTCH CABLE SNAPPED’
the bottom of a K-Jetronic running issue as
remapping a new RS6 or GTI. They’re a
one-stop shop for everything VAG. So if
you’re looking for someone to take on a full
resto, mechanical overhaul or even just a
service give them a call (01753 655271).
The drive back up to Modern Classics HQ
in Peterborough went without a hitch,
though it reminded me what driving a three-
and-a-half-decade old Volkswagen is all
about. Mainly, huffing and puffing. No power
steering and wider than stock tyres mean
parking provides a decent bicep workout. At
speed it’s a giggle though. It feels light and
nimble and every bit as entertaining as the
MkI Golf GTI upon which it’s based, and
that’s before I catch a glimpse of it in a shopit around the corner the clutch cable
snapped. A new cable later and it was
granted a full bill of health from MoT man.
Coinciding collection of the Scirocco with
picking up Nathan’s Alfa 156 (just down the
road at FCA) I once again found myself
behind the wheel of my Storm. To say I was
pleased was an understatement. ‘It just
needs to be driven now’ recommended
John. He didn’t have to tell me twice.
So far my Scirocco ownership experience
has been a real challenge. Now John and the
VRT boys have an insight too. Thankfully the
team are well used to bringing old Dubs
back to life and yet they’re equally talented
at tweaking more modern classics as well.
VRT technicians are just as happy getting to
window and swoon. Let’s just hope it
behaves itself long enough for me to finally
fall for it properly. After all, there’s little left
on it now that hasn’t been replaced. JJ