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1991 Audi Coupe, RS2 conversion
The Audi RS2 was one of those forbidden fruits for the US market back in the mid 1990s. With the discontinuation of the limited Mercedes-Benz 500E, Porsche had extra production capacity at its Rossle-Bau plant in Zuffenhausen, Germany. Beginning in March 1994, the collaboration between Audi and Porsche to produce a super high performance version of the 90 began. Available only as a wagon (Avant), the RS2 featured a 2.2 liter inline five cylinder, turbocharged engine that produced 311 horsepower, good for sub 5 second 0-60 runs. Rounding the package off were suspension and braking bits tuned by Porsche, Porsche Cup wheels, Porsche side view mirrors and a more aggressive bodykit, which featured a full length rear light assembly, forcing the relocation of the lciense plate to the bumper.
While Audi produced an S2 coupe, they never officially produced an RS2 coupe. This didn’t stop folks from realizing their dream of the ultimate Audi pocket rocket. Below is an example of what might have been…
The seller states:
You are bidding on 1991 Audi Coupe, excellent condition. It has been fully rebuilt. It has been stripped to the bare body and it is done professionally. The suspension is red Koni adjustable on H&R springs, 2″ lowered, 17 ” Porsche wheels, Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position rubber.
ENGINE: newly rebuilt, chrome sleave in cylinders, head studs, high performance headgasket, Rs2 intake and exhaust manifold, k-29- 26- 27 hybrid turbo, porsche 993 turbo injectors, 24 pound boost, 467 horspower, (tuned by 034 motorsport), rs2 intercooler, (original but enlarged) all original hoses and lines, 6 speed transmission, cevlar klutch plate, 870 lb clampingpower prassure plate, (not double plated)
BRAKES: big red on front 13 inch 2 peace brembo disc, 993 turbo caliper on back 11 inch wented disc, all lines are breaded, even clutch line. Subframe bushings are all aluminum, Koni control arm bushings
EXHAUST: 3 inch wibrant turboback exhaust sistem, with catalitic (sporty not loud) all stainless.
INTERIOR: ALL original rs2 wireharnesses, instruments, steering wheel, carbon mouldings, all suede interior, custom doorpanels, headliner, rear seats.
BODYPARTS: RS2 original bumpers, lights, and mirrors, rear bumper original but modified, Climatronics air conditioning, Clarion 8 inch lcd deck
SOUNDSYSTEM: FOCAL speakers, amps, and sub
This car is 99% original parts, a state of art, and a true adrenalin rusher, it will bring lots of joy for its owner and lots of surprise for R8 owners and bikes.
Given this car is in Canada, there could be importation and licensing issues, but my guess is that this car’s VIN would signify it as a North American Audi coupe, which would make registering easier. The modifications on this example look true to the RS2 original. With no reserve on this auction, it will be interesting to see how bidders value this hot Audi that never was. As a big fan of the RS2, this is an exceptionally tempting proposition.
-Paul
1977 Audi 50 GLS
The Audi 50 was an attractive entry to the European supermini market from 1974 through 1978. Eventually rebadged as the Volkswagen Polo in 1975, that derivative went on to outlive its higher end cousin with a wider range of options and engines. This particular example is the top of the line GLS, which, from the sellers description, appears to be rather rare. In the last several trips I’ve made to Germany, I’ve never seen an Audi 50, so I would probably concur with the seller’s description.
The seller states:
One family owned since new. Have original documents and dealer sticker. The GLS is very rare (only 5 registered in Germany!) and NOT to be mistaken for the regular Audi 50 or VW Polo which can be found much easier and less expensive. The last time I saw an Audi 50 advertised in Germany it was priced at Euro 5500.
More likely this is the only one in the entire US. The only difference between the regular Audi 50 or VW Polo is the accessories, the trim and the dash board design. If you are not interested in this extra value which makes this car so rare and more expensive, just don’t buy it. I have been insulted many times by folks who do not pay attention or do not read the details and then tell me that this car is priced too high.
Fact is that even if you find one in Europe and ship it to the US you will have spent more money than I am asking for this one. I have tons of new extra parts and also had a lot of service work done in Germany before I shipped it. New windshield installed and spare new windshield in wrapper is just one example. The vehicle was completely serviced in Germany before I shipped it.
Complete brake service, new CV axles, wiper blades, muffler etc. etc. Car was currently safety inspected in Germany at the time I shipped it. Very presentable and fully operational, dependable car. Everything works and it does not drip any fluids.
It has some minor cosmetic flaws on the paint in some areas and minor wear on the interior. Current odometer reading is 111504 Km / 69690 mls. It will have a clear US title by the time of sale and all spare parts are included. The value on this rare car will only increase and it gets tons of attention wherever I take it. Just have too many vehicles and no room to store them all the way they deserve it.
Putting a price on this car in the US is pretty much near impossible. Comparing it to the larger Mk1 Golf/Rabbit/GTI is probably as close as one could get, and typically, those sell for much less than the $12,500 asking price. In my opinion, the asking price is probably about $3,000 to $5,000 on the optimistic side, but there’s no denying this car’s rarity and condition. You would be the toast of any Volkswagen meet on these shores.
-Paul
1983 Audi Coupe GT, 7,024 miles
The Audi GT, first sold in the US in 1983, was an attempt by Audi to sell a cheaper version of it’s rally champion, the Quattro. First seen on US shores in 1983, the Coupe GT was an underwhelming performer sales wise in the Audi lineup at a time when the unintended acceleration scandal hit in 1986. Retired in 1987, this model was eventually replaced by the Audi 90 based two door, simply known as the Coupe. Here we have what could be the lowest mileage example of an early Audi Coupe GT in existence.
The seller states:
Getting in this car is truly like going back in time to 1983 to the Porsche/Audi dealership. This museum quality version of this vintage Bavarian Grand Touring sports car is 100% original and in BRAND NEW condition inside and out. With just 7,000 original miles (7 THOUSAND, not a misprint), this car is barely broken in. It was purchased new in July of 1983 as an extra car by the original owner who lived in a small village in Vermont. She rarely drove the car anywhere and never took it out in the rain or snow. It was stored under cover in her climate controlled garage all the time. I bought it about 4 years ago and have stored it in my fully climate controlled garage ever since (driving it around the block every couple of months).
Everything on this car is 100% original and literally looks like it did when it came off the showroom floor 27 years ago. The interior still has that distinct new Audi smell and it has the rare leather interior which still looks brand new (no cracks or frayed stitching or flaws of any kind). The dash board (which was infamous for cracking on these cars) is absolutely perfect and looks brand new. The carpet is plush and perfect with no stains, fraying, or scuffing of any kind. Everything on the car works as new including the vanity mirror illumination.
The original Audi paint is absolutely amazing and flawless. It shines just like it did when new. There are 2 or 3 very fine and minor scratches (less than an inch long) in the paint which look like they could easily be buffed out but i haven’t touched it because i would not want to disturb the depth or clarity of the original paint finish. These two scratches are so minor you would need to spend a great deal of time finding them but i am being very critical of it by even mentioning them. On a scale of 1-10, i would say the exterior of this car is very close to a 10.
Mechanically this car is equally impressive. It starts, runs, and drives like you would expect a car with only 7000 miles to. In the four years since purchasing it, it has not had a single mechanical problem. However, being somewhat of a maintenance fanatic with all my cars, i had an import specialist replace the belts and hoses and the timing belt (which he said was actually in perfect shape) but given the fact that all of this rubber was close to 27 years old i felt it prudent to replace it all. Ironically our mechanic said all of the original rubber actually appeared to be in very good condition which is evidence of the fact that this car was always stored properly in a climate controlled garage. Although this is a car that i feel should be preserved for its historical value as one of the earliest generations of refined German built sports cars, it is a car that is also capable of being driven anywhere. The ride quality and handling is exactly as it was when it rolled off the assembly line in Bavaria 27 years ago.
Audi’s legendary inline 5 cylinder engine was known for its longevity and durability and as a result most Audi’s of the 80′s were literally run into the ground with 200k plus miles on them by the end of the century. As a result, this all original highly optioned car in its like new “time capsule” condition is in all likelihood the rarest and finest remaining example of Audi’s first true sports car in existence today. This is truly one of the rarest finds in the vintage German sports car market.
I am selling this because i have recently bought some new property and am beginning a construction project and have decided to downsize my collection. I also have an all original ultra low mileage 1988 M5 which is now available through a separate auction and will be listing a few other vehicles from my long time collection over the next few weeks.
With about five days left, bidding has not yet hit the reserve. High retail listed at NADA is just shy of $3,000, but obviously this isn’t your typical Audi Coupe. If this was a Quattro, we’d be talking stratospheric pricing at this mileage level, however, for a pedestrian non turbo, non Quattro Coupe, I’d say anything over $10,000 would be surprising. It is heartening to read that the seller has replaced a lot of the mechanical bits that would break down over time, so if everything else checks out OK, this would be a great piece of Audi history to either drive or preserve. Hopefully an enthusiast with the space and resources to tend to this piece will pick it up.
-Paul
1995 Audi Cabriolet
The Audi Cabriolet is one of those relatively obscure German luxury vehicles that appeared in the 1990s. Based on the Audi 90, this model survived well past the introduction of the A4 and the new branding language. Here we have a relatively low mileage example in a desirable color combination, albeit with a few blemishes.
The seller states:
1995, 71,773 miles, it is an enormous pleasure to drive! The wind, the sun, the blue sky and its super-smooth 172hp V6 engine are an exhilarating experience beyond words. Apropos engine: super-smooth up to ≥6000rpm, sufficient oomph to wow and practically lasts (virtually) forever, these 72k miles are just a humble beginning.
The car is sold from private owner (2nd), as is, no warranties. See extensive documentation in this posting.
The car has been well-groomed, low mileage, with many miles of its entire 72k life-span accumulated on the highway. Minor blemishes of this 15yo/72k miles convertible are documented in the photo-series, however, one thing has to be mentioned up-front:The engine to move the convertible roof does not work any more, you have to move the “power-roof” manually.
To be clear, the car is technically fully functional, intact and very-well maintained. It has not suffered accidents nor break-ins or vandalism. Besides engine, transmission, breaks etc., climate control and all electrics/electronics work; the roof is absolutely tight and completely weather-proof. The car also drives very well in winter due to front-wheel drive.
It shows its beautiful tail-lights to the vast majority of cars, including much more recent and flashy (yet boring) ones, not only when it comes to a curvy road in the countryside or along the ocean, but also at the pump: this Audi Cabriolet is also very, very fuel-efficient: ≥20 mpg in city and ≥24 (≥≥24) with highway traffic.
There’s no telling what the reserve is on this vehicle, but $3,000 to $5,000 seems about right these days, as the cleanest, lowest mileage Audi Cabrios these days are fetching closer to the $7,000 to $10,000 range. All in all, a nice, capable (if not exciting) piece of history when Audi was in the throes of transforming its brand image.
-Paul
1990 Audi 200 DTM Racer
Here is a turn key race Audi DTM spec race car. The car comes with a 3.6 liter V8 good for 420 horsepower, but you also have the option of buying a spare 4.2 liter 450 horsepower Audi engine as well. All the major components look to be genuine Audisport items and it appears the car started out as a Audisport body in white, not a converted street car. The car has a six speed transmission and looks good.
The ask is $60,000. I bet this is a blast out on the track. It looks like there are plenty of spares to be had for the new owner too.
More pictures can be seen on the seller’s website here:
http://www.eurospecsport.com/For%20Sale/Audi%20DTM.html
~Evan
2-Owner, Low-Mile 1974 Audi 100LS for sale
We come to this site, be it to read, write, or just ogle, because we share an affinity for something different. That something different is German autos, unique in their attention to detail, unrivaled engineering, and strong (if restrained) styling themes. Today we’ve got an important piece of German-car history that embodies these identifying elements, albeit one that I was heretofore unaware of. Volkswagen bought Auto Union from Mercedes in 1965 with a main motivation being expanding production capacity for the Beetle. Audi’s weak lineup led VW to place a moratorium on new model development, a command that was quickly disregarded by a top engineer. He developed the Audi 100 on his own with VW only seeing it as a completed prototype. It was good enough that they approved and released the 100 to significant commercial success.
This Audi 100LS has only had two owners over its 36 years and has covered just 50k miles. It is thankfully not a garage queen, more a well-respected classic that’s not afraid to be used. The look seems familiar at first but unique upon closer inspection, at first referencing recent Mercedes roots with the greenhouse and chrome trim followed by hints of Fiat in the tapered ends. Engineering, design, and just the off-the-beaten-path nature differentiates it from more popular cars of the era and separates our tastes from the “standard” car guy or girl.
A testament:
This is a car that can be purchased and then driven with no issues. We drove it 5 hours to Waterfest some years ago, with no problems whatsoever and I would not hesitate to drive longer distances than that. Being an old car, there will always be things to tinker with if the owner chooses, but this is a turnkey, drive away toy- ready for cruising this summer. The mileage is accurate and I drove about a thousand miles each year.
The listing is worth reading if you’re interested in the car as it gives the impression that this has been a well-loved, well taken care of example of the first Audi under VW ownership. It’s clean enough to show off yet not so perfect that it should be tucked away (no car should be, really), and sound enough to drive whenever you like. The buy-it-now of $6,500 seems perfectly reasonable for someone out there like us who appreciates that which only German cars can provide.
-NR
Unblemished 1993 Audi S4 for sale
I’m still learning my early-90s Audi history, so a little review:
Right after sudden-acceleration problems in the 80s, and right before the A-nomenclature transitioned Audi into the modern era, there was a weird middle ground. The 100 begat the S4, which became the A6, which gave birth to the S6. The Ur-S4 was a good-looking German sedan, bridging the gap between Audi’s square years and the first A4s and 6s. One great thing about the original S4 is its use of a turbocharged 2.2l inline-5, an engine configuration that is pretty much synonymous with Classic Audi to me (and a great inclusion on the new TT-RS). In the S4 the engine produced 230 hp, a pretty healthy amount for the time considering the contemporary and venerable E36 M3 had just 10 more. All in all, a pretty great way to start the S-sedan lineage.
Today we have an Ur-S4 nearly as beautiful as the day it rolled off the lot. It’s covered a moderate 100k miles and comes with the manual transmission. The bonus part of the 5-speed is the automatically-biasing Torsen differential it came with, while autos came with transfer boxes. It’s looking fine on chunky 5-spokes and sprayed in that trademark Audi Pearl White.
There’s plenty of (deserved) pessimism when it comes to maintenance on older Audis, though I don’t know much about the 2.2l’s reputation in that regard (if you do, please share in the comments!). Regardless, 101,000 miles is attractively low on a 17 year-old car, moreso when you see how well this car has been taken care of. The interior is shockingly nice, and who knew they were doing carbon fiber trim in the early 90s? It looks great, especially with the white leather, but makes the old-school Audi steering wheel a bit anachronistic. The engine compartment also looks very clean and ready to rumble. So we’ve got a gorgeous, clean and quick mid-size luxury car including the magic words “turbo” and “manual” with no reserve and currently under $5k? Yes please.
-NR
1957 Audi Munga
Long before the days of Quattro and rally success, Audi was involved with another experiment in four wheel drive: the Munga. This unusual vehicle was the product from the Auto Union days before the dawn of Audi in the mid 1960s. What makes this particular example attractive is the need for expensive and hard to find parts has been lessened as the original three cylinder, two stroke engine has been replaced by a workhorse 1600 Volkswagen engine from 1968.
This is a very cool 1957 Audi Munga. In 1957, Audi was manufactured under the name of Auto Union. It was not until 1965 that the company was renamed Audi. This car still retains its original Audi emblem with the Auto Union Logo in the center on the front of the hood. I have been a classic car enthusiast my entire life and I have owned many unique cars but I must say that this is one of the coolest, most unique cars that I have ever seen. No matter where I drive it people ask me what it is and give me thumbs up. It draws a crowd at every car show I have ever taken it to and draws a crowd just getting gas at the local gas station.
The body on this car is 100% solid and has no rust or rot anywhere and has no evidence of any previous rust or rot. It is painted a satin finish yellow with new vinyl interior. Head lights and turn signals are functional and this car can be driven anywhere. It has special order military tires with original wheels and hub caps. The soft top is easily removed with about 10 snaps and clips holding it in place. You can easily fit 2 people in the front seat and another two in the rear jump seat.
Originally, the Audi Munga was powered by a 3 cylinder, 2 stroke, water cooled engine. This particular Munga has been customized and the original engine was swapped out for a 1968 Volkswagen 1600 with 60 horsepower. The engine runs flawlessly and is mated with a 1968 Volkswagen 4 speed manual transmission that shifts through all the gears perfectly. It has no known mechanical defects. It has a new power winch on the front. Sitting on most 1968 Volkswagen running gear with the 1968 Volkswagen engine, this car is titled as a 1968 Volkswagen. THIS IS NOT A KIT CAR OR REMAKE, IT IS AN ACTUAL 1957 AUDI MUNGA.
Not sure what the value on something like this may be, but with the popularity of SUVs these days, there’s probably someone out there interested in it, either to preserve or use a unique beach runabout. Cool little piece and a breath of fresh air from your typical dune buggies and Wranglers, nonetheless.
-Paul
Clean and lower-mile 1990 Audi Coupe Quattro for sale
I’ve expressed my enjoyment of the Audi Coupe Quattro, a loveable nugget of a coupe packing all-wheel drive and a little 20V 5-cylinder. It’s maybe not the most extreme Audi, but it does a lot of things well. It looks good, if a little less taught than the ur-Quattro. It should handle decently with some fun factory go-fast bits and a manual tranny. And though a little coupe, it’ll get you where you need to go with all four wheels turning. Every once in a while a nice example pops up, and this is a great, updated but unabused example from Utah.
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From the seller:
Garage kept, Summer driver, low miles 97,636. The car has many upgrades from engine, intake, exhaust, new ecu, suspension, wheels, brand new tires, paint, tint, stereo and so much more. I have a set of the original speedline wheels with tires, original air box,radio,and other misc parts. This has been a amazing car. You wont find too many out there like this.
Going to need some more investigation with a brief description like that, but this Quattro has a lot going for it. It’s clean in and out, and the sub-100k miles is a very positive place to start. I like the black molding instead of the singular exterior color a lot of these have, and the great Borbets are very fitting. The one holdup here is the price; $7500 seems like a bit rich to start bidding for this 20 year-old Audi spacenugget, but perhaps further investigation will show that it’s even nicer than the ad suggests. -NR
Iconic 1985 Audi Sport Quattro
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Coming in at a very close second place for my favorite Group B rally car is the Audi Sport Quattro/S1. (First place is a 3-way tie between Lancia’s 037, Stratos and Delta S4.)
I found this one over on VW Vortex Forums; the actual car will be auctioned off at Coys in the UK Sunday the 23rd.
To meet rally requirements 200 homologated road-going versions of the Sport Quattro were made. ABS, four-wheel drive and self-locking differentials made the Sport Quattro one of the most advanced cars on both the road and the circuit. It also featured an all aluminum 2.1L 5-cylinder capable of 302bhp in road going form. The competition cars produced 444bhp and the S1 version of the Sport Quattro put out a staggering 591bhp.
A trained eye will have no problem distinguishing the Sport over the mundane Audi Quattro. The shorter wheelbase, wider arches, wider wheels, wing vents and single square headlamps, give away the wolf under the somewhat sheepish clothing.
Iconic 1985 Audi Sport Quattro
This Audi is all sorts of perfect and there’s no questioning it’s pedigree, presenence and performance. Coys is estimating the Sport to sell somewhere inbetween $86-$108K.
-Ben
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