Scirocco Callaway Turbo Stage III

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Volkswagen Scirocco 1983 technical specifications

Condition: Used
Item location: North Grafton, Massachusetts, United States
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Scirocco
Type: Hatchback
Year: 1983
Mileage: 195,563
VIN: WVWCA0539DK027642
Color: Dark Brown
Engine size: 1.8L Callaway Stage III
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: 5-speed
Drive type: FWD
Interior color: Black
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description

An Estate sale offers a true "Barn Find", a 1983 Callaway Turbo Stage III VW Scirocco.
If you've never heard of a Callaway Scirocco, you can read what Car and Driver said about them from a 1983 article:
http://www.not2fast.com/vw/stuff/callaway_scirocco.jpg

On the Stage III cars, Callaway included a larger Turbo, intercooler and water injection, variable boost, heftier shock tower braces, stiffer shocks and bigger brakes with cross-drilled rotors. It's no wonder these cars were called the "Vette and Mustang killers" of their day.
This example has a storied past of mechanic/owners; it was originally modified by Reeves Callaway of Old Lyme, CT, from a new VW Scirocco which was then bought by one of the leading Stock Car chassis builders in New England as a car for his wife. It was later bought by my late brother whose business was building high performance racing engines for Snow Mobile racers.
This is the ultimate "Sleeper" - Minimal exterior badging to announce its heritage, but the heart and soul of a Cheetah. While the Stage I cars, at around 117hp, were formidible street cars, the Stage III version almost doubled that with a hefty performance increase, surprising many a Corvette and Mustang owner left in its wake.
This unique Scirocco goes beyond the Stage III amenities with the addition of an adjustable Cam Timing gear, 5-spoke TSW 7" wide rims, and, for creature comfort, a pair of Recarro front seats that look only minimally worn (no rips or tears). In the cockpit, along with the prominent Callaway boost gauge mounted to the right of the instrument cluster, you'll find an air/fuel mixture, cylinder head temp and oil pressure gauge, all tastefully mounted in the upper center of the mini-console.
This car is the original very dark brown (Paint code may be verified from the VIN) with black Recarro seats with gray inserts (seats installed by my brother). The interior, while a bit dusty after more than a decade of being in a closed garage, looks like it just came in off the street. The "Callaway Turbo" badging has been removed from the rear window. There is a minimal amount of paint bubbling/surface rust just behind the wheels on the rocker panels (2" diameter, Max) and only surface rust on the frame and undercarriage - no rot through. Included in the sale are the original Callaway wheels, the original Scirocco steering wheel and the original, leather front bucket seats, the drivers seat having one minor scuff from seat belt wear.
The car currently has 195,563 miles on the odometer, was last on the road in 2003 and has been in closed storage since then with the usual accumulation of dust, making it a true "Barn Find". It will have to be trailered home by the buyer and thoroughly serviced before starting it. It is in ZIP 01536 (central Massachusetts) with a long, flat loading area very suitable for a pickup/trailer or car hauler. This car has ALWAYS been well taken care of and, to the best of my knowledge, never driven in Winter. This is a rare find - as far as I know, Callaway only made 43 of them.
If you've ever heard of the legendary Callaway Turbo Cars, this is your chance to own one.

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