Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT C insurance loss in 11/11 - DVLA note 2013

Highlights

Rare 170bhp 2.3L 5cyl 20v B3 Quattro
Very well presented in Tornado Red with grey velour cabin
Runs and drives well with regular maintenance noted
Current MOT to May 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The original ‘Ur’ Quattro put Audi on the gravel path to glory, but it was the second generation B3 Quattro that perfected the package. The new car was more reliable, far more usable and offered more consistent engineering. Those changes revolved around the durable galvanised body, automatic Torsen centre differential, more linear turbo delivery and much improved interior.

While values of the original continue to understandably soar, canny buyers who want to use and enjoy their Quattro coupes are gravitating to the later, previously overshadowed B3. Here is a chance to discover why with a very handsome and well presented example. It is the B3 to have because it is equipped with the warbly 5cyl 20V 2.3L 7A 170bhp engine that fuelled the development of the final 20V ur Quattros. It is painted in stand-out Tornado Red with a well-kept grey velour cabin, all offset with a fabulous set of 18in polished BBS split rim alloys.

The vendor acquired the car in 2013 and tells us that she has continued to maintain it well. A new timing belt, oil seals and radiator were fitted in 2015. The history file shows a well-stocked service book with attention from main dealers and marque specialists. The current MOT runs to May 2027 with no advisories.

With its roots in one of the greatest rally-to-road cars of the last 40 years, this hugely capable and well-kept Quattro will appeal to drivers.

The vendor says:

“Great condition mechanically; always been serviced. Amazing example, clean and great to run.”

Key Information

Mileage: 132,921 miles indicated (supported by service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 27th May 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 170bhp 2,309 cc 5cyl 20V petrol, 5spd manual, Quattro all-wheel drive, Torsen automatic centre differential
Paperwork: Folder of history, VOSA paperwork, service book

Service history:

Since 2021 - vendor advises regular servicing, cambelt, oil seals and radiator
02/14 - 131,950 miles - Walker Motors (Audi specialist)
06/04 - 97,757 miles - RMG (Audi specialist)
06/03 - 91,854 miles - RMG
07/02 - 87,028 miles - RMG
08/01 - 80,939 miles - Ingram Motors Audi (plus cambelt)
01/00 - 66,914 miles - Ingram Motors Audi
10/98 - 57,749 miles - Ingram Motors Audi
06/97 - 46,746 miles - Ingram Motors Audi
06/96 - 36,707 miles - Arnold Clark Audi
05/95 - 29,982 miles - Arnold Clark Audi
05/94 - 27,037 miles - Arnold Clark Audi
05/93 - 18,745 miles - Lex VW Audi
04/92 - 9,422 miles - Cameron Motors
08/91 - PDI - Cameron Motors

The Detail

Well-kept and polished Tornado Red paintwork in good order for age
Some light marks and scuffs to note to paintwork such as the bonnet edge, as shown
Bodywork including spoilers and side skirts present well in photos
Photos suggest some light bubbling to lower sections of doors
18in split rim BBS polished lattice alloys in very good condition with few marks
Underside as shown with no structural advisories or other on MOT
Grey striped velour interior in very good condition with some age to note
This includes a hole on the squab of the driver’s seat as shown
Equipped with electric sunroof, electric windows, and stainless steel exhaust
Switchgear, carpets and door cards in very good condition
Classic Blaupunkt radio cassette and Zebrano wood veneers
Fitted with Quattro-branded black over mats
Timing belt, oil seals, and radiator can be replaced
Garage kept
Vendor describes interior as in good condition, with only a small flaw on the driver's seat
Vendor describes the underside and bodywork as clean
No advisories on MOT
In current ownership since 2013
Original wheels not currently on the car but will be sold with the car

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