I recently pushed my finger on the right mouse button on some horrible click bait that came across my Facebook feed. The headline promised “The Top 10 Film Car Chases” or something that at least peaked my interest, if nothing else than to balk at the poorly researched and ill-chosen assemblage. And I was right; fighting through the pop-up ads and barely identifiable as English descriptions, I trudged through the list – baffled as I got closer to 10 that there was such a gap in the line up. Sure, you expect – and I agree with – movies like Vanishing Point, The French Connection, and Bullitt making the list. They’re iconic. But when The Fast and The Furious appears and a movie like Ronin doesn’t, I come within an inch of throwing my computer across the room. Silly, really, considering that none of this actually means anything, but besides being a huge fan of the movie, I’m even a more huge fan of the star of the movie. No, not Bobby. I’m of course talking about the Audi S8 – fast enough and shove-worth for the nitrous-induced chase across France. But the S8 really needs no introduction here. Today, to resurrect the honor of the dark green S8 from Ronin, I’m going to look at two examples of rare shades that never made it to the U.S.. Early in the run, U.S. customers did have the option of two different greens – Racing Green Pearl Effect in 2001 and nearly identical Irish Green Pearl Effect in 2002. Both were dark green but with a bunch of character. But what if you wanted something a bit lighter and lived in Europe?
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 2001 Audi S8 on Gumtree
Year: 2001
Model: S8
Engine: 4.2 liter V8
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Mileage: 116,000 mi
Price: GBP 4,600 ($6,859.50)
AUDI S8 4.2 V8 QUATTRO VERY RARE VEHICLE, Cat C Because of Front Bumper & Wing Cosmetic damage (see last foto) ***Which Was Repaired Professionally with new parts*** IMMACULATE CONDITION IN/OUT ,SAT NAV, Bi XENON HEADLIGHTS, A Fantastic Example FINAL EDITION D2, Complemented with FULL SERVICE HISTORY, Recently Serviced + 4 x NEW TYRES + OIL & ALL FILTERS NEW FRONT BRAKE DiSCS & PADS, Excellent Bodywork, FULL ELECTRIC/HEATED MEMORY RECARO BLACK SPORT LEATHER INTERIOR WITH LUMBAR SUPPORT & TWO ARMRESTS, BUILT IN NOKIA HANDSFREE, CD CHANGER, TIPTRONIC GEARBOX WITH STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS , STUNNING VEHICLE WITH REAL POWER, 360BHP , 4 Owners, Full service history, Next MOT due on 04/08/2016, Electric windows, Air conditioning, Satellite navigation, Parking aid, CD player, Leather trim, Heated seats, Height adjustable driver’s seat, Height adjustable passenger seat, Child seat points (Isofix system), Sports seats, Power steering, Steering wheel rake adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment, Cruise control, Traction control, Central locking, Alarm, Immobiliser, Driver’s airbags, Side airbags, Passenger airbags, FULL SERVICE HISTORY
Presented in Jaspis Green Metallic, this is certainly a rare color to see on a large Audi – especially a fast large Audi. Condition appears to be very good overall, but it should be noted there was front accident damage that was repaired. Repair of the Aluminum Space Frame requires specially certified workshops, so if you were really interested you’d want to check the condition of the repairs. Inside is the somewhat odd pairing of black sport seats – to me, not a good match for the light metallic green. The price is compelling though – at just below $7,000, this is the proverbial “lot of car for the money”.
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 2001 Audi S8 on Mobile.de
Year: 2001
Model: S8
Engine: 4.2 liter V8
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Mileage: 116,000 km (72,079 mi)
Price: E. 9,980 ($10,814)
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Talk about rare? How about Fern Green Metallic, code LY6Q. Apparently, this was a shade that was shown for the 2000 model year cars by Audi U.K.. Similar to Highland Green Metallic that was available on the allroad, it’s a pretty color which unfortunately we don’t get to see great photos of. Miles are quite low on this example compared to how many come to the market, but the price is slightly high – and so is the ride height, oddly. It looks as though the car may be running standard A8 springs for some reason.
There are a few greens that I still have yet to see in photos – for example, Cricket Green Pearl was available for a few years overseas, but I’m not sure that equated to anyone actually ordering one, and there was also a Laural Green that was available. It may sound silly, but seeing the vast array of colors that were available in the late 1990s and early 2000s on the S8s is drawn into sharp contrast by the currently color pallet which seems limited to grey scale.
Thanks to our reader John for the excellent spots!
-Carter
Love the jaspis, but yes, not with the black seats. Totally inexplicable.
Cool colors! Would love to know euro color S8 production numbers.