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1983 Audi Ur Quattro

by brian on April 27, 2013 in Audi with No comments

One of my all time favorites, the original Audi Quattro, was one of the most technologically advanced cars of its time. One of UR Quattro’s the most significant contributions, was the addition of permenant all wheel drive, ultimately making “Quattro” a household term. The first sports car with permanent all-wheel drive, the rally quattros rewrote the book to both road going cars, and more notably motorsports. Because of the URQ, all World Rally Championship cars are four-wheel drive, and so the Audi Quattro legend was born.

This beautiful Gobi Beige UR Quattro for sale outside Chicago is a well kept example of Rally car history.

Year: 1983
Model: Ur Quattro
Engine: 2.2 liter inline five
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 97,000
Price: $19,000

1983 Audi UR Quattro on craiglsist

For Sale 1983 UR Quattrro
Third owner from new,
Rust free West Coast car.
Complete history from new.
97,000 miles since new but no miles on rebuild.
Fresh Gobi Beige/Mocha interior
20v 3b with fresh bearings.
4:11 Frankenstein rear diff.
034 stand alone ECU just updated.
Bumper shocks compressed for shortened/euro bumper look
Sport q cf hood.
Built to spec fmic.
Hank Iroz intake manifold.
Rs2 exhaust, injectors, etc.
034 ss exhaust.
New dashboard with taxi pod & period correct radio.
All new bearings & upgraded bushings,
3 sets of wheels 6″,8″ & Fuchs.
The list is endless plus spare parts
I can send complete detailed rebuild pictures.
Please no tire kickers.
You’ll have to see this to believe it.
$19,000.00 or best offer.

Added more pics of finished car today.
You may notice a few things;
I deleted power mirrors.
The radio is 1984 not 1983
Zeitronix wideband display instead of diff lock
The carpet is clean but not new.
I have the stock steering wheel if you don’t like the Nardi look.
Under the hood;
Notice Porsche brake conversion.
The rest speaks for itself.

FULL restoration pix here: http://photobucket.com/urq

Owning a legend isn’t cheap these days and the ’80s cars are starting to go through the roof.  While the URQ isn’t in the stratosphere like the E30 M3, it’s arguably just as significant in motorsports and should eventually catch up to the M3 in the price category.

At $19,000 this car is priced just a tick above where it should be as a solid driver. With a little haggling, this car could be had right where it should be, in the $16,500 to $17,000 range.

-Brian

Week In Review

by Paul on March 17, 2013 in Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Uncategorized, Volkswagen, Week in Review with No comments

Welcome to Week in Review, where we’ll take a look at some of the vehicles featured on GCFSB over the last two weeks:

The 1972 Mercedes-Benz Unimog Fire Truck sold for $21,010: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Truck

The 1985 BMW 635CSi did not meet its reserve after 14 bids at $6,600. The vehicle has been re-listed with a reserve: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1972 BMW 2002tii sold for $16,000: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1990 Volkswagen Transporter Single Cab Turbo Diesel sold for $9,500: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Truck

The 1983 Audi Coupe Quattro sold for $16,888: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1997 BMW M3 Sedan sold for $9,100: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL sold for $11,900: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1987 BMW M6 did not sell with a high bid of $18,100. The vehicle has been re-listed: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1990 BMW 325iX did not sell after it was re-listed, not meeting its reserve at $7,200: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E sold for $10,000: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

-Paul

1983 Porsche 928

by brian on March 11, 2013 in Porsche with 1 Comment

If I were to buy a Porsche based solely on looks, this would be it. It was never the most stellar handling Porsche, or the fastest, but there’s just something about the looks of it. Between the pop up lights to the shape of the rear, I find them oddly attractive.

The 928S was Porsche’s attempt at a GT car and frankly in that respect, they succeeded. These cars had all of the right ingredients; power, handling and versatility. The 928S sported a front mounted 4.5L V8 that made 219 bhp and 222 lb/ft, not particularly stellar now, but in 1983 it was one of the more powerful cars on the market. In order to live up to the Porsche level of performance, the 928 was fitted with a 5-speed transaxle that helpes push weight distribution towards almost 50/50. Most importantly to make a great GT car, was the hatch, there was actually space in these cars for a couple of suitcases AND a passenger.

This Kiln Red over tan 928S is a beautiful example of what is often viewed as Porsche’s red-headed step child.

Year: 1983
Model: 928
Engine: 4.5 liter V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 24,215 mi
Price: $22,500 Buy It Now

1983 Porsche 928 on eBay

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Awesome 1983 Porsche 928S! This spectacular example has covered only 24,215 miles since delivered new and is 100% Original from factory specs! Finished in the unique color of Kiln Red Metallic over Tan leather interior and well equipped from Porsche with a manual 5-speed transmission, power drivers seat, Blaupunkt Monterey radio with cassette, protective side moldings and electric sliding sun roof. Fully Serviced since new with all the stamps in the original service manual along with all the original manuals. Powered by a large front mounted 4.5 Liter fuel injected V8 featuring a single overhead camshaft producing 234 Horsepower. The 928S utilized a transaxle to help achieve 50/50 Weight distribution aiding in the cars excellent balance. This beautiful 928S is truly a diamond in the rough, with unique colors, unbelievable low miles and perfect history you will be hard pressed to find a better collector 928!

Any time I see one of these, I picture Gary Wallace doing a burnout as he pulled away form the mall in Weird Science. That, for me, was the moment that solidified this car’s status as one of my all time favorites. Even though I’m partial, I can’t ignore the fact that this car is a tad overpriced. Having traveled under 1,000 miles per year its whole life, this 928S is a perfect collector piece or Sunday driver. However, even with so few miles, $22,500 is just too much. All things considered, I’d be a buyer somewhere in the $16,500 price range.

-Brian

1983 Audi Coupe Quattro

by Paul on March 8, 2013 in Audi with 6 Comments

For a car that sold in such limited numbers in the US, it’s impressive the impact the Audi Coupe Quattro had on the future of Audi and the automotive landscape in this country in general. This was the first car that took advantage of the revamped rules in World Rallying allowing four-wheel drive in competition vehicles. And to this day, WRC has never looked back. Rear-drive became a thing of the past. Today, many ordinary street vehicles these days offer all-wheel drive as an option, particularly on luxury vehicles. Whenever I go to the Mercedes-Benz dealer, it seems there are more 4-matic C class sedans on the lot than your standard rear-drive version. Such was the wide ranging impact of this car over time. It surely wasn’t the first passenger car to feature four-wheel drive, but it certainly was the one to popularize the idea.

This Coupe Quattro for sale in Saint Louis is a fantastic looking piece of Audi history and represents a neat collectors piece for WRC buffs.

Year: 1983
Model: Coupe Quatrro
Engine: 2.1 liter turbocharged inline five
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 109,470 mi
Price: $16,888 Buy It Now

1983 Audi Coupe Quattro on eBay

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1983 Audi Quattro Coupe, finished in Gobi Metallic over Brown leather interior! This two-owner, Audi Quattro Coupe is simply stunning and is in full driving condition. This Audi was well owned and properly maintained throughout it’s life! Recent service work just performed! Service history and background available!

While this Ur Quattro is not exactly original to its core, I am a big fan of the BBS wheels. They aren’t too oversized as some wheels you see people slap on modern classics these days. Driver quality Quattros in good condition can be had for around $13,000 to $17,000 these days, with mint condition, lower mileage examples fetching around $20,000 and a little bit upwards of that. I am curious about the aftermarket gauges and exhaust, as it leads me to wonder whether there are other modifications lurking elsewhere. Still, with so few of these on the road, this one, based on cosmetics alone, looks like its worth a go.

-Paul

1979 Porsche 911 Turbo

by Paul on February 24, 2013 in Porsche with 2 Comments

The original Porsche 911 Turbo, or 930 as it is also know, is one of those landmark cars that defined the start of a new generation of vehicles. Before the Turbo, the 911 was a fairly lightweight, rear-engined sports car true to the Porsche tradition and which could trace its genes fairly directly to the original Volkswagen Beetle. Then came the Turbo. This car burst on to the scene in 1974 with a 3.0 liter, turbocharged flat six hanging out behind the rear axle. Producing 260 horsepower, power was delivery was less than linear, with a good bit of lag off the line followed by a brutal thrust forward towards the horizon. This was not a car for those with less than honed driving skills.

So fearsome were the characteristics of this car, that it gained a reputation over the years. In 1978, a larger 3.3 engine was supplanted and subsequent generations of 911 Turbos became more and more tame while offering up an increase in power each time around, culminating recently in the form of the 997 Turbo S, with 523 horsepower, all-wheel drive and a 0-60 time in under three seconds. Only the boffins from Stuttgart can possibly know what the latest, 991 series 911 Turbo will have in store for us.

So while we await a new Porsche 911 Turbo, now is a good time to look back at where the legend started. This silver 1979 Turbo for sale in California has low mileage and has benefitted from a professional respray. It still looks sharp and modern after all these years.

Year: 1979
Model: 911 Turbo
Engine: 3.3 liter flat six
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage: 25,544
Price: Reserve auction

1979 Porsche 911 Turbo on eBay

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Matching numbers – K27 turbo, new paint meeting factory standards. The Auto Gallery is proud to present this refined 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo with 4-Speed Manual Transmission. Finished in Silver Exterior and a Black Leather Interior, this 911 Turbo is simply stunning! This Porsche has been very well maintained, recently serviced, and with only 25,544 miles, it is in superb condition! In addition to its luxurious standard factory equipment, this 911 Turbo boasts an extensive list of options that includes MATCHING NUMBERS, K27 TURBO, NEW PAINT MEETING FACTORY STANDARDS, New Leather Interior Meeting Factory Standards, Factory Wheels, Original Radio and much more!

The 911 Turbo is critically acclaimed for its turbocharged intercooled six-cylinder engine, four-speed manual gearbox system and four-wheel disc brakes. This particular car features Matching Numbers through the entire car, a powerful K27 Turbo, and a new Paint job that meets factory standards, making this a great buy. Take advantage of this opportunity as this beautiful 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo is being offered at an incredible price and WILL BE SOLD SOON! As with all of our vehicles it is CARFAX certified.

A Turbo of this vintage in this condition should return somewhere in the high $40,000 to low $60,000 range. Last year, Bill Gates’ own 1979 911 Turbo sold at auction for $80,000, which more than likely represented a bit of a premium due to the celebrity ownership. Sure, some will argue the engine layout is all wrong, that the turbo is just a bit too lairy for everyday driving, but I just love these early Turbos. They represent everything good that I remember about the era of my childhood: bull markets, energetic music and general sense of optimism that seems to have drifted away.

-Paul

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