Highlights

Iconic 1980s all-wheel-drive rally legend
Offered from 10-year ownership
Right-hand drive
Extensive work completed during the vendor's tenure, including replacement of much of the fuel system
Glorious period upholstery in two-tone brown and green velour
Legendary turbocharged 2.1-litre inline-five producing 197bhp
MOT-exempt, though currently tested until July 2027

The Appeal

The Audi Quattro is widely regarded as one of the most important performance cars of the modern era. By proving that four-wheel drive could be a decisive advantage on the rally stage as well as the road, it helped transform perceptions of all-wheel-drive technology, taking it far beyond its previous association with utility and off-road use.

Its impact was felt most dramatically in world rallying, where Audi’s turbocharged five-cylinder, four-wheel-drive competition cars changed the direction of the sport. The road-going Quattro brought much of that same thinking to the public road, combining muscular turbocharged performance, all-weather traction and a distinctive five-cylinder soundtrack in a package that would influence performance-car engineering for decades.

Described by the seller as a “very original 1983 model”, this example is finished in black with a notably period brown and green upholstered interior. It is offered from 10-year current ownership, during which time various parts have been replaced, including a significant portion of the fuel system. The boot floor has also been fabricated and welded, while the underbody has been rust-proofed and sealed.

With its crisp presentation, long-term current ownership and iconic turbocharged five-cylinder character, this quattro should hold strong appeal for marque enthusiasts. Whether enjoyed on spirited weekend drives, shown at events or kept as part of a collection of landmark performance cars, it represents one of Audi’s most significant and enduringly desirable models.

Key Information

Mileage: 105,368 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt, but valid until 13 July 2027 (second-time pass with an advisory for the inspector unable to inspect front brake hose)
Technical specs: Turbocharged 2.1-litre inline-five, five-speed manual gearbox
Paperwork: Owner’s handbook, service book, various invoices, historic MOT certificates, V5C registration document

Service History

06/09 – 103,669 miles – Ayton Landrovers
05/90 – 73,482 miles – Eurocharing
01/89 – 64,257 miles – Eurocharing
12/88 – 60,518 miles – Eurocharing
05/88 – 55,197 miles – Eurocharing
02/88 – 49,922 miles – Eurocharing
08/87 – 46,410 miles – Eurocharing
03/87 – 40,933 miles – Eurocharing
11/86 – 36,187 miles – Eurocharing
06/86 – 29,570 miles – Eurocharing
03/86 – 26,945 miles – Eurocharing
09/85 – 20,152 miles – Eurocharing
05/85 – 15,020 miles – Walter Scott
01/85 – 10,102 miles – Walter Scott
05/84 – 3,072 miles – Jack Barclay
10/83 – PDI – Jack Barclay

The Detail

Black paintwork with silver Audi decals
Brown and green cloth-trimmed interior
15-inch alloy wheels
Equipment includes heated driver’s seat, CD player and differential lock
Steering wheel retrimmed in brown leather
Purchased by the seller in 2016
Work during current ownership has included fuel system overhaul, reconditioned metering head and warm-up regulator, and recored radiator
Further work included fabrication and welding of a new boot floor, plus rustproofing and sealing of the underbody
Replacement parts include fuel lines, fuel pump, injectors, rear brake callipers, master cylinder, suspension anti-roll bars and bump stops
Miltek exhaust
Rear lights have been tinted
Some rust spots visible on the paintwork
Carpets are faded, with an area behind the passenger seat damaged due to historic battery spillage

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