Description
Trade-in car.
In 1995, 111, 827 German marks could buy you a particularly spacious apartment. Or this Audi. The first owner ordered this Audi A8 4. 2 Quattro and added enough optional equipment to bring the final purchase price to exactly that amount. This was not an impulse purchase.
The A8 was introduced in 1994 as Audi’s new flagship model. Mercedes-Benz had the S-Class, BMW had the 7 Series, and Audi decided it was time to enter that conversation in earnest. Not by simply building a larger Audi, but by constructing it from aluminum.
The A8’s body was based on the Audi Space Frame, a load-bearing structure made entirely of aluminum. This made the A8 the first series-production luxury sedan with a fully aluminum body. It was a major technological step, especially in a segment where cars generally seemed to become larger, heavier, and more complicated with every generation. Audi, however, was not merely trying to save weight. The company also wanted to demonstrate that luxury and all-wheel drive could complement each other perfectly.
Under the hood lies a 4. 2-liter V8 producing approximately 300 horsepower. Power is distributed to all four wheels through the Quattro system. That is not only useful when weather conditions deteriorate, but also an essential part of the A8’s character. Press the accelerator, and the car simply moves away without drama.
Audi positioned the A8 as a luxury sedan for someone who preferred to drive themselves. It offered the comfort and space of a large executive car, yet felt less detached than some of its rivals. Its aluminum construction and permanent all-wheel drive also gave it a distinctly technical identity that was unmistakably Audi.
This example is finished in Crystal Silver Metallic, paired with Platinum fine Nappa leather and wood interior trim. Silver paint, light-colored leather, and wood. On paper, that may sound somewhat businesslike. Yet in this particular combination, the first-generation A8 takes on the calm, almost architectural presence that suits it so well. No excessive chrome, no oversized grille, and no attempt to make an impression from three blocks away. This Audi gives the impression that you already know exactly what it is capable of.
The car presents in neat and well-maintained condition. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that it still wears its original paint. The original purchase invoice is also present, along with the dealer-stamped service books and the original document wallet.
This Audi comes from a carefully maintained collection, and it fits there perfectly. Not only because of its V8, its Quattro all-wheel drive, or its aluminum body, but because a first-generation A8 in this original and thoroughly documented condition is becoming increasingly difficult to find.
A 1995 Audi A8 4. 2 Quattro finished in Crystal Silver Metallic with Platinum fine Nappa leather, fully documented and still retaining its original paint. Audi wanted to prove that it belonged among Germany’s leading luxury marques. This car was the answer. It seems to become more beautiful with age, don’t you agree? Contact us today for more information. We export our vehicles worldwide; please inquire about the available possibilities.
