Update 7.22.2012: SOLD!
Update 7.6.2012: Price dropped to $2200. Surely there’s an enthusiast out there who can take over the care of this survivor!
The following vehicle comes from our reader Kurt who has owned this mint example of an Audi Coupe GT since 1989. Being an East Coaster, I’m always impressed with car enthusiasts who own a car for an extended period of time and somehow beat the odds and manage to maintain a vehicle to meticulous standards. Kurt’s Coupe GT is one of these very vehicles. Even though it is garaged in Manhattan, it has relatively low mileage for its age and has been well maintained. It was also featured recently in the bi-annual Audi Magazine. Towards the end of the Coupe’s production run, it gained a bit of a smoother look, with integrated bumpers and flush headlights. With the 2.2 liter five cylinder engine and front wheel drive, these cars were good for around an eight and a half second run to 60 mph, with a little extra time needed for the automatic transmission model we see here.
1986 Audi Coupe GT
1986 Audi GT Coupe. Excellent condition. 144,000 miles. Automatic. Clean car fax. 2nd owner (purchased in 1989). From 2009-present the following work/preventative maintenance has been done (have all records going back to 1989):
New (4) KYB Shocks/Struts
New Exhaust
New Catalytic convertor
New Front tires
New A/C Compressor
New Condenser
New Fuel Pump
New Alternator
New Engine mounts
New Drive Shafts
New CV Boots
New Thermostat
New Temperature Switch
New Belts
New Manifold Gasket
New Valve Cover GasketSmall paint bubble on right rear quarter panel below molding. Completely turn-key. Nothing to do. Constantly stopped in public by Audi fans. Asking $3,250.
These Coupes have their loyal following amongst German car enthusiasts. This particular Audi represents an affordable opportunity to buy a solid, well cared for example and enjoy modern classic motoring mixed with proven German engineering.
-Paul
A good friend owned a few of these back in the early 1980s when they were new. They look good and are very comfortable, but the best description I have for the performance is “laid back.” Still, it’s not like you see these cars every day.
Be prepared for the non-car types to call it a Scirocco on a regular basis.
Had an automatic 86 – it could stick with a 91 8V GTI in a straight line to 100 mph, so while the acceleration wasn’t really inspiring, it was on par with every other VW offering. Plus, it did 0-60 in first gear! I moved on to my current 86 which now sports a 7A 20V motor, which solves any and all power issues. The GT is a very underappreciated and very capable car! Affordable to own and fun to drive, they’re a screaming value for someone who doesn’t need the back of their Audi to say “quattro”. 3250 is all the money, but you could buy a 1500$ example and easily sink 2,000$ into getting it right. Only problem with the Auto chassis is that it’s not possible to swap in a 5 speed without swapping floor pans as well.
Always liked these. Good color combo. Good friend has one sitting in garage for years now – he liked it so much (when it ran) that he’s having a hard time parting with it. Too bad about the auto trans on this one though.
If the car is still available i am interested in the car. i live in NJ and can see the car at any time. my cell number is 732-581-3780 and my office number is 732-888-1388. you can call at any time.
While that car looks nice that engine bay is far from well maintained. I take it he never did any of his own work or looked under the good much. Sloppy sloppy sloppy.
I keep on coming back to this car. It’s great to see such a well-kept Coupe GT. Not many around anymore. Love the combination of cloth seats, classy colors, and the cleaner design of the later models. I’d imagine there aren’t too many Audi Coupe GT enthusiasts out there seeking an automatic though. And, as clean as it is, it just seems wrong to sell it to somebody who won’t appreciate it. To them, it probably just looks at it as a 26-year-old used car with 144,000 miles. Either way, $2200 should generate more interest.
I’ve owned 3 of these (’84, ’85, ’87.5) in the later 80s – early 90s when I was in highschool/college. Loved them. Would pay cash for a nice one in a heartbeat. Problem is that you can’t just drop in a manual; they have different florist pans (sheesh Audi!). I had a friend do it in Orlando years ago and it required a lot of welding. Too bad. I want one.