Introduction
Glyn Parry
Audi struck gold with the original Quattro design; box arches and a turbocharged five-cylinder 2.2. litre engine - the match was pure perfection and been a poster car ever-since.
At the International Geneva Motor Show in 1980, Audi released the Quattro, with its box arches and revolutionary state of the art four-wheel drive system. However, the Quattro design goes back to 1977, in the deep snow of Sweden, where a team of Audi engineers were testing their military all-terrain vehicles, which would outperform other more powerful models. This led the team to develop an Audi 80 with the drivetrain from the military all-terrain vehicles, and it was there that the Quattro idea was born to be used in road-going vehicles.
This new design gave the Audi Quattro some of the best handling characteristics from the Audi factory. Coupled with a 2.2 litre turbocharged engine, it was a very exclusive package. Initially planned for low-volume production, the demand was more popular than anticipated once released. With massive success in the motorsport world, particularly in rallying, the Quattro has earned the right to become one of the most iconic cars to come out of the 1980s.
After some ~30 years in a garage, this particular Audi Quattro Coupe has seen the light of day again. So who will take this fantastic opportunity to bring back one of the coolest turbocharged cars to come out of the 1980s?
This listing was written from information supplied by Glyn after meeting Richard the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Hi Richard, I’m interested in bidding – do you know much about the car’s history prior to when you purchased it ?. Do you have anything more in the way of paperwork, history or receipts ?.
Originality is very important for me. The car certainly looks pretty genuine except for an intercooler & pipework modification and the usual 80’s alarm, speakers, etc, but that’s to be expected. Have there been any other modifications that you know of ?.
Totally appreciate that time has passed !, but when the car was parked were there any major issues with the engine/gearbox – running problems, leaks, strange noises that you can recall.
Thanks for any info…
Justin
Hi Justin,
Thanks for your interest in the car. I don’t any more about the car’s history prior to me buying it, apart from what’s in the service booklet. I bought it from a car dealer in Braintree. No further paperwork is available. The radio and speakers were there when I bought it; I fitted the alarm myself. No other modifications. No major issues with engine, gearbox, no running problems, no leaks and no strange noises! Hope that helps. Richard
Thanks Richard. Unfortunately I won’t get a chance to view prior to auction end so apologies for asking further questions…
Apart from the previous door & bonnet repair mentioned in the listing (strange combination, any idea of the cause ?) have there been any other bodywork repairs that you know of ?. Is the paint still the original ?
Thanks again
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Justin
Hi Justin,
No worries, happy to answer your questions. That paint repair was done three years before I bought the car and I don’t know the cause. I don’t know if any other body repairs, certainly there have been none during my ownership.
Richard
Hi Jeff, yes the V5 and original handbook and original service book are all part of the sale.
Hi, do you have v5c number? Is V5 and full hand book and Audi service book with the sale ? I can’t see any photos of paper work? Thanks in advance.
Hi Jonathan,
What a fine looking 86 Audi Quattro, When did the engine last run? Last driven reliably? Do you have FASHistory? Last mot?
Hi Jeff, thanks for your interest in the car. Engine was last run / car was last driven in the first half of 1993, before the car was garaged. The service history is limited to the dates shown in the auction listing. The last MOT would have been in the spring of 1993. Hope that helps.
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Maldon, Essex
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