Highlights

• One family ownership since new
• Garage stored when not in use for its entire life
• A rare and very original restoration project

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• Acquired by the current owner’s grandfather on 18th April 1970
• Supplied with the original dealer’s bill of sale
• We’re informed that there is a collection of invoices for parts, work and servicing over the years
• Last MOT test was carried out in March 2013, which it passed with a few advisories
• Now in need of restoration, although some recommissioning work has been carried out recently to get the car moving under its own power
• Supplied with Audi repair manual

The Interior

• Grey vinyl upholstery in reasonable condition considering its age
• Besides a little discolouration, there is little wear to the vinyl seat covers
• The base of the rear bench seat has been replaced with a brown velour upholstered item
• The carpeting is now rather tired but remains in situ
• With an attractive veneer fascia, the dashboard appears in good overall condition with a few small cracks to the top
• The VDO instruments with their green lettering remain in nice shape
• The controls are by now rather worn and the gear knob is cracked
• Besides a few marks on the sun visors, the headlining is in really good order
• The door cards have some age related marks but are in good shape overall
• Inside the boot, all looks to be in reasonable condition
• Much of the interior appears salvageable and we’re sure it will look great once again

The Exterior 

• Cobalt blue paintwork in fair condition for its age, becoming a little dull in places
• The bodywork appears really straight and the doors still shut well
• All the trim, including the bumpers remains in good order with a few marks and light pitting
• Some corrosion is now appearing on the arches, and the bottom of the door skins
• There is also some localised paint bubbling in places
• A glance underneath suggests the floors to be quite sound
• The vendor advises that some restoration work will be in order
• All the glass and light lenses appear in good order
• The wheels remain in good order and retain their original trims
• Overall, this Audi has weathered well over the years, making it a great starting point for restoration

The Mechanics 

• 1.8-litre four cylinder engine
• Front-wheel drive with inboard disc brakes
• Recent mechanical recommission included a new fuel pump, fuel lines, battery and ignition system
• We understand that the car can be run and moves under it own power but besides basic recommissioning, no mechanical work has been carried out

Summary