At the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi showed a concept car that was the first to be developed by its Californian studio. Styled by US-German design graduate Freeman Thomas, the Audi TT Concept was said to reinterpret styling cues of classic 1930s racing cars into a thoroughly contemporary package.
Whether you see that or not, one thing is for certain and that’s that the TT Concept was a stunning piece of work. Something that was apparent from the reaction it received.
That reaction led Audi to be bold, turning the TT into a production car built on the VW Golf Mk 4 platform that looked almost identical to the show car. It made its debut at the 1997 Frankfurt Show and immediately the order books filled up – the Audi that dared to be different was an instant hit.
As well as its distinctive exterior, the TT was a work of art inside, too. The cabin was the first Audi to be styled inside by Romanian designer Romulus Rost, who went on to head up the German firm’s interior design department through its early 2000s heyday, when an Audi interior was always a very special place to be.
So popular was the TT that for the first two years of its life, from when it went on sale in early 1998, it was only available in left-hand-drive. The original plan was to sell it in the UK in RHD from the start of 1999, but demand from elsewhere was so strong that Audi was unable to bring in the engineering changes required without impacting production.
RHD models eventually arrived in February 2000 at the same time as a model year refresh saw the original five-speed transmission replaced by a six-speeder, though the engines and power outputs remained the same.
Today, good Mk 1 TTs are increasingly sought after – especially in the right colour and specification. This one ticks a lot of boxes: finished in rare Glacier Blue with an excellent black leather interior and heated upholstery, it’s a genuine, very tidy and well-looked-after car with a good service record and a thick history file that goes back to the original bill of sale.
Tipped to be a sensible future investment, now is the time to buy a TT – it’s a bona fide future classic… image.png1.28 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 138,629 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 2nd June 2027
Reluctant sale from a collection of 1990s and 2000s cars being sold due to a change in the vendor’s circumstances
Large history file
Original bill of sale from Robinson’s Audi of Norwich in September 2003
Service book stamped 15 times, last serviced less than 500 miles ago in November 2026
Mileage may increase slightly as the car is in occasional use
Rare Glacier Blue metallic in very smart overall order with some very minor blemishes as per photos
Superb black leather upholstery with fully functional heated front seats
18-inch factory alloys, all with slight kerb rash
20v 1.8-litre turbocharged engine
180bhp
Six-speed manual transmission
Aftermarket Pioneer stereo with USB functionality
Fully functioning climate control
Electric mirrors
Tailored premium car cover worth £350 included, designed for Mk1 TT
According to the vendor, the car feels tight and drives extremely well, with strong performance, a slick gear change and no untoward noises from the suspension, brakes or steering
A fun, usable modern classic with a good history file, ready to be enjoyed
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