Very early right-hand drive Quattro, VIN 85DA900809 (Oct '82)
Barn stored since the mid-1990s
Complete with a full set of original Ronal alloys
Ready and waiting for restoration
The Appeal
The Quattro was oft regarded as a milestone for not just Audi - but the entire world of motoring. It's almost hard to surmise for the modern enthusiast - a front-engine four-wheel-drive sports car with a turbocharger was simply not something the market had come face-to-face with before, and was practically a dead cert for rallying. Pop it into this gloriously excessive package of boxed arches, side skirts and spoilers - not to mention a pretty comfortable cabin - and you've got a car that rapidly became a legend.
There was simply nothing else like it - and that early 10-valver is amongst one of the most desirable 80s classics out there. As a result, this sleeping beauty is - we think - a pretty impressive prospect, and very likely to be a rewarding project. Barn stored since the 1990s, and offered as a non runner, there's a good base here for a comprehensive restoration that - one day - will no doubt be roaring through rally routes with gusto.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1982
The DVLA records 12 previous keepers
Barn stored since the mid-1990s
Purchased in 2016 as a non-runner
No service history available
Currently indicates 108,974 miles
Very early RHD Quattro, VIN 85DA900809 (Oct '82)
The first official RHD car is believed to be 85DA900556 (Aug '82)
The Condition
Some surface-level corrosion on the door sills and wheel arches
Some dents and dings - we particularly note one to the rear and driver's door
Some scuffs and marks on the bumpers
Internally, the car is a bit of a time capsule
The cabin is in particularly good condition for a barn find
Everything is present and correct, though may well need refurbishment
Some stains and marks, but no sign of any significant rips or tears
Dashboard in fair overall order with some streaking and marks
All instruments are clear and legible
Offered complete with a full set of original Ronal alloys
The Mechanics
2,144cc (2.1-Litre) longitudinally-mounted inline-5-cylinder 10-valve SOHC complete with turbocharger and intercooler
5-speed manual transmission
Engine bay looks in fair order considering its years off the road
The car is offered in non-running order and will require full refurbishment
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