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The late-1980s collector history gives the car a documented U.S. backstory, and the July 2024 record ties it to rebuilt rear shocks, a replacement steering box and tie rods, and a new battery tray. Classic White is uncommon among observed examples, and its 130,000 miles sit mid-pack for the generation. The 2024 repaint and oxidation under the doors accompany a blocked-off heater core suspected to leak, temperature-dependent central locking, a left-rear lock fixed in the locked position, and a noted right-front transmission-pan leak.

Strengths

  • Reported production of 3,614 examples for the 1980 model year.
  • German import history dating to the late 1980s, including ownership by a Louisiana collector.
  • July 2024 service work included rebuilding the rear shocks and replacing the steering box and tie rods.
  • Owner’s manual, service record, and clean Michigan title are included.

Watch For

  • The front valance, liftgate, lower doors, and quarter panels were repainted in 2024, with dent repairs and wheel-arch refurbishment also performed.
  • The heater core is blocked off and suspected to be leaking; the passenger-seat heater is inoperative.
  • Central locking works only after the engine warms up, and the left-rear door lock is inoperative and set in the locked position.
  • The July 2024 service record notes a right-front transmission-pan leak, while the car also has oxidation under the doors, chipped paint