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Not Sold (Est: £6,500 - £7,500)

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco GLS A lovely standard specification Mk1 Scirocco with a very rare factory Automatic Gearbox option

United Kingdom • 5 Sept 2026 • Lot 230

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AI Listing Summary

This 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco GLS is a rare find, noted for its standard specification and even rarer factory automatic gearbox, with only six known to exist. Its Indiana Red paint and red cloth interior present a striking visual, and it recently passed its MOT with no advisories, suggesting good mechanical health for its age.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as a lovely example with a standard specification and rare factory automatic gearbox. It's in eye-catching Indiana Red with a matching interior. Recent maintenance includes a new battery, HT leads, and distributor cap, and it passed its MOT without advisories. While not pretending to be perfect, it stands up to close inspection, indicating it's in very good overall condition for its age.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

53A0057022

Odometer:

68,768 miles

Reg Number:

LBC565V

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Here we have a great looking 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, and what’s really nice is that it remains in standard appearance true to its original specification.

From what we can see with the help of howmanyleft.co.uk, there are only 49 Scirocco GLS examples left on the road in the UK at the moment, and only six have the original factory Automatic Gearbox.

That makes this a very rare example.

We think that the fact this one is in Indiana Red with complimentary Red Cloth interior could make this make this an extremely rare example indeed.

This Scirocco comes from a VW period when you can feel the quality of the metal used for the panels, the doors close with a resounding clunk not found on most new cars these days.

The bonnet and tailgate are weighty, and the switches have that truly analogue feel.

You really feel you are surrounded by an example of some substance.

Although exempt from the annual MOT test, the owner had this Scirocco tested just before it arrived with us.

It passed wi...

Points of note

£225

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£7,560

Median Price (Since 2020)

£38,880

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