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Re-listed due to the typical time waster who gives a deposit and fails to complete the purchase
still i guess his loss will be someones elses gain !
my appologies to all the potential buyers who called me and to which i said the car was sold !
however the car was motd last week and sailed through 1st time with no advisories !!
the mot tester commented that the car is so good underneath it puts many 3 year old car. To shame !!
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audi gt 5s coupe
1 of only 5 prefacelift automatics cars left according to - details above
highly desirable quad headlight pre facelift car…
genuine 1 owner car (the previous registered keeper was husband, who died and it was put into wifes name…)
only 29, 400 miles from new
unrepeatable and probably the best audi coupe gt5 s left and arguably the best audi coupe pre facelift left in the uk (i have had many including the undesirable 1. 8 4 cylinder, other 1. 9’s and the 2. 3)
full service history
loads of old mot’s
in close to concours condition (please see the pictures including the underneath)
a very original car – not the usual tatty examples that have had lots of paintwork or complete re-paints
a true classic car investment
this car is in original unmolested condition, and even bares the original supplying dealers tax disc holder, rear window sticker, and plates.
complete your classic audi or 1980’s collection wit. This hens teeth model with unrepeatable provenance…
background history
mr anthony gilbert bought this superb audi coupe new from authorised audi dealers contim motors limited on the first february 1982. having test driven both manual and automatic versions of the car he felt the automatic was the nicer of the two and specified this wonderful example in diamond silver metallic over grey graphics (colour code z4).
he has remained the registered keeper until he passed away and left the car to his wife janis in early 2004. the car has never wanted for anything in that time and has an excellent service history with lots of old mot’s to back up its ultra low mileage.
i bought the car in 2014 wit. The intention of keeping it forever as part of my classic audi collection but recent other classic car acquisitions mean this has to go. It is kept in a secure dry heated storage facility and does not get used enough to justify keeping her. That is a sin itself and the car needs to be used and enjoyed and appreciated. It is magnificent on the road and draws admiring looks wherever it goes; And being the gt5 s it makes a glorious 5 cylinder burble and it is so much fun to drive you will smile every journey.
equipment
twin halogen headlamps, front spoiler, laminated windscreen, factory audi lower body graphics, intermittent wipe, foam padded sports steering wheel, 3 speed blower, oil and water temperature gauge, revolution counter, rear wash/ wipe, panel rheostat, analogue clock, rear seat belts, courtesy light, coat hooks.
dealer options; Blaupunkt tempelhof cr stereo, glass sunroof.
exterior
this sleek iconic sports coupe is finished in diamond silver metallic, (code z4), over grey audi gt graphics (which are original items and are in near perfect condition – in itself a rarity). what amazed me when i bought the car was how original the paintwork was. It looked like a car that was a few years old. Being a perfectionist i had the car professionally machine polished and it has been garaged and carnauba waxed ever since.
the result; A deep lustrous shine that draws admiring stares by all who see it. The tapered bodywork blends beautifully into the moulded bumpers clearly displaying all the hallmarks of 1980’s sports car styling. I have never come across and example wher. The floors and boot were in perfect condition with no signs of rust or rot; Needing no remedial work and thus keeping all of the original decals and factory waxes which maintains more of the cars patina.
the car still has its all of its original glass and the rear window still bares the original supplying audi dealer sticker!
furthermore, supplying dealer number plates are still fitted for wonderful patina and the discreet gt badge adorns the tailgate. All front and rear lens covers are correct factory fitted items. The bumpers are original and are almost mark-free which is truly amazing given they are the original items and have not been changed; Amazing considering the car is 35 years old...
(please note the front number plate is not fitted as i wanted to clean behind it and it will be fixed with new number plate tape)
the window rubbers and surrounds are all in great shape and are not showing the signs of age that are common in audi’s of this age.
interior
every item inside this car, like the rest of it, is completely original and has not been changed or modified or recreated. Mr gilbert had car seats on his beloved audi for the first early years his wife recalled to me.
the car features audi's blue and grey cloth upholstery, and the whole interior is fully commensurate wit. The low 29, 400 miles covered. Sitting in the sporty classic interior justifies the term, time warp. Carpeting, headlining and door cards are in fabulous order and will delight perfection seeking individuals. All controls and gauges work with engineered precision including the additional gt gauges housed in the unmarked centre console. The sports steering wheel proudly displays the audi logo and all natural veins are visible due to the low mileage covered.
being critical the fabric has begun to fray on the driver’s seat although this doesn't spoil the car i am always one for being completely honest in my descriptions. I have had car. Trimmed in leather and i am told that the original fabric is still sold in germany so the seats could be recreated if they ever needed to be. That said the seats are in amazing condition and the foam is still firm and holds the passengers in place and in comfort.
the expensive and working blaupunkt tempelhof stereo radio remains in situ along wit. The supplying dealer tax disc holder. The dash has no cracks (to those familiar with classic audi's this is in itself is something quite rare). the boot area is remarkably clean with hardly any signs of use… truly superb!
engine & transmission
this rare cult-setting car is in excellent mechanical order and really asserts what early audi gt ownership should be about, fun! The engine is the desirable 1. 9 litre 5 cylinder example that produces ample power and makes the most glorious sound (similar to the ur quattro). the seemingly endlessly willing engine and such an addictive exhaust note are guaranteed to excit. The occupants and a smile on your face is a permanent fixture!
the engine has been well maintained its whole life and is as sweet as you would expect from an engine that has covered such a low mileage. A full service has just been carried out to include a new cambelt for the new owners peace of mind. The result is and engine that starts first turn of the key, and jumps in to life ready for action… this car is not short of performance credentials. The car drives superbly, the engine pulls nicely through the rev range, with no problems what so ever. Even when started from cold, the engine is very quiet, with no tapping and no smoking.
the automatic sports gearbox is precise and is a joy to use. Having had both manual and automatic versions of this car i can vouch that it is great fun to drive and nothing is lost wit. The auto. First and second gears are available via the shifter and changing into ‘d’ when driving hard gives you third gear and if foot to the floor the car will use the full rev range before changing up. So, for the twisty stuff you can be in the right gear at any time… audi intended the gt5 s to be a driver’s car even wit. The luxurious automatic gearbox. Come to the first bit of traffic and the auto pays dividends and feels (and drives) like a modern coupe. Wonderful stuff!
wheels, tyres & brakes
the highly desirable early alloy sports wheels were refurbished to the original finish (not the over glossy modern finish of a modern car…which is where most people go wrong when having these wheels refurbished) and now present in unmarked pristine condition with casting marks visible. I even refurbished the spare wheel at a total cost of over £500.
branded 185/ 60 r 14 tyres, have excellent tread remaining. The servo-assisted diagonally divided dual-circuit braking system with ventilated discs up front and drums to the rear have been overhauled and do an excellent job of stopping the car. The braking system was overhauled earlier this year at great expense including refurbished front calipers car so the brakes are in tip top working condition (please see the additional pictures).
the underside
having never been previously re-painted underneath i decided this winter to spend some time (and money) making sure the underside of the car looks a fresh as the rest of it. The sub frames were removed and stripped, sand blasted and repainted. All moving parts were checked, overhauled/ or replaced. The underside has no rust or rot or corrosion and has clearly never been welded. In fact, most of the factory ‘yellow’ wax is still present and is without doubt the best i have seen. The result is a car that could be taken to shows; It looks superb… (again please see the pictures.)
supporting documentation
hpi clear
full service history
old type v5 and current style v5c
12 x old mot certificates (last one done in 2010)
audi gt5 s coupes in this condition, wit. This provenance simply do not exist anymore, this is a very rare opportunity indeed!
service history
when i bought the car janis explained that after her husbands death the very early service invoices could not be found. During this time the car was serviced at supplying dealer contim motors. She promised to keep looking and is still hopeful that she will find them (we stay in touch); there is no question that a car of this provenance would have a perfect very early service record to match the rest! Everything was given to me in a large folder with loads of bills.
29/ 01/ 1993 @ 20, 896 miles at autos mobile £14. 69
14/ 06/ 1993 @ 21, 091 miles at autos mobile £14. 69
07/ 02/ 1997 @ 23, 850 miles at autos mobile £207. 55
03/ 02/ 1999 @ 25, 060 miles at autos mobile £140. 51
12/ 03/ 1999 @ 25, 110 miles at autos mobile £143. 54
17/ 02/ 2000 @ 25, 516 miles at autos mobile £119. 42
01/ 03/ 2000 @ 25, 535 miles at autos mobile £214. 32
06/ 04/ 2001 @ 25, 865 miles at autos mobile £141. 87
11/ 04/ 2001 @ 25, 874 miles at autos mobile £41. 92
01/ 11/ 2002 @ 26, 120 miles at autos mobile £314. 37
07/ 11/ 2002 @ 26, 129 miles at autos mobile £265. 56
14/ 11/ 2003 @ 26, 150 miles at autos mobile £39. 71
18/ 11/ 2003 @ 26, 156 miles at autos mobile £119. 66
27/ 01/ 2004 @ 26, 101 miles at autos mobile £414. 16
24/ 05/ 2004 @ 26, 227 miles at autos mobile £47. 59
03/ 02/ 2005 @ 26, 513 miles at rj wheeler £196. 31
14/ 04/ 2005 @ 26, 570 miles at rj wheeler £871. 14
04/ 10/ 2005 @ 26, 753 miles at rj wheeler £127. 43
11/ 01/ 2006 @ 26, 893 miles at rj wheeler £46. 41
27/ 02/ 2006 @ 26, 946 miles at rj wheeler £240. 22
28/ 07/ 2006 @ 27, 171 miles at rj wheeler £70. 76
16/ 02/ 2007 @ 27, 653 miles at sterling vehicle services £557. 76
26/ 02/ 2007 @ 27, 677 miles at sterling vehicle services £97. 35
26/ 06/ 2007 @ not stated miles at tdc car care specialists £199. 61
06/ 09/ 2007 @ not stated miles at tdc car care specialists £176. 72
01/ 02/ 2008 @ not stated miles at tdc car care specialists £405. 81
17/ 03/ 2008 @ 28, 284 miles at tdc car care specialists £786. 11
08/ 05/ 2009 @ 29, 005 miles at tdc car care specialists £271. 61
15/ 04/ 2010 @ 28, 282 miles at tdc car care specialists £597. 30
it is clear by the small increments in the mileage between services and other mechanical work that the car has wanted for nothing and that the mileage is genuine; As is apparent when you see the car.
the car has since been extensively re-commissioned to include a full service, new cambelt, plugs, filters, oil, ball joints, new battery, overhauled brakes to include new brake cylinders, new brake lines, new brake fluid, and reconditioned calipers etc (invoice for £704. 82)
needless to say the car is in amazing condition mechanically and wants for nothing.
mot history
to verify the service history the car has 15 old mot certificate’s
1997 @ 23, 826 miles
1998 @ 24, 418 miles
1999 @ 25, 062 miles
2001 @ 25, 867 miles
2002 @ 26, 132 miles
2004 @ 26, 175 miles
2005 @ 26, 519 miles
2006 @ 26, 934 miles
2007 @ 27, 677 miles
2008 @ 28, 284 miles
2009 @ 29, 005 miles
2010 @ 29, 281 miles
the car has spent a couple of occasions on sorn which is why there are a few mot’s missing. The car has been on sorn since 2011..
in summary
this car is one of 5 coupe gt5 s automatics left in the uk according to - details above
these cars are truly fun to drive and make such an addictive 5 single burble that every journey will make you smile.
this car represents the best of the examples that are left and gt coupes are appreciating daily gt coupes are appreciating daily in the wake of the huge price increases in its big brother. The iconic ur quattro. If this was a 29, 000 mile 1 owner ur quattro i know it would be worth circa £50, 000 + (theres a nice 120, 000 ur quattro in ebay now for £42, 449)…
of these remaining cars most have had the typical 8 or more owners (i saw a gt coupe advertised last year that had 15 previous owners)…
most have covered well in excess of 100, 000 miles (after all they are more than capable of it!) … many are closer to and some are over the 200, 000 mark and yet command prices of thousands of pounds!
most have been modified with silly oversized alloys…. or “slammed” (lowered to a level wher. The ride quality is destroyed) …
nearly all have had their original stereos ripped out and the door cars and rear parcel shelf cut up to accommodate oversize speakers…
many have had engine swaps or are modified from other cars (thus destroying any residual classic car value)…
almost none will have all of their original glass or panels…
many have been stripped of their interiors and raced or turned into track day cars…
few will have any service history…
i doubt any will be one owner cars…
almost none will have any service history and paperwork to back up its history…
none will be in the as new condition of this magnificent example…
and i bet none will have a lower genuine mileage of 29, 000 miles!!!!
simply put this gt5 s coupe has no equals.
it is a collectors dream
1980’s classic cars are becoming big business and prices are skyrocketing. The shape of this iconic audi is quintessentially 80’s and this must represent a rare opportunit. To acquire an appreciating classic car of wonderful provenance (and would sit very well next to a ur quattro in any collection).
it will appreciate in value like all great provenance and a1 condition classic performance audis.
deprecation proof classic car motoring…
tatty high mileage examples being sold with work to do seem to command prices of a few thousand… so at just £9, 495 this is a genuine classic car bargain.
the very best available.
serious enquiries only please.
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