Highlights
- Audi's flagship car boasting a very high specification
- A highly original example in remarkable condition for its age
- Well maintained with lots of paperwork including original brochures and a set of original workshop manuals
- A rare sight on UK roads
The Appeal
A capable four-door, full size luxury sedan, the Audi V8 created a new elevated image for the company, providing a viable alternative to established competitors and serving as Audi's flagship model. It was the first car from Audi to use a V8 engine, and also the first Audi to combine a Quattro system with an automatic transmission. In this regard, the V8 car was a cornerstone in developing the history of the Audi marque as it is today.
Here we have one of the few surviving examples which is in remarkably good condition for its age. Morevover, it's accompanied by a wealth of paperwork, detailing a rich history. It was a dealer demonstrator for the Tonbridge Audi in Kent, then was bought by the director of that dealership, and after that being owned by an Audi mechanic for most of its life.
Here we have one of the few surviving examples which is in remarkably good condition for its age. Morevover, it's accompanied by a wealth of paperwork, detailing a rich history. It was a dealer demonstrator for the Tonbridge Audi in Kent, then was bought by the director of that dealership, and after that being owned by an Audi mechanic for most of its life.
History & Paperwork
- First registered on 01.08.1990, it was a demo car, for the Tonbridge Audi dealership in Kent, then was bought by the director of that dealership
- Then owned by an Audi mechanic for most of its life
- The previous owner bought it in 2008
- 186,250 miles
- Barely driven during current ownership
- Requires an MOT - last inspection expired on 2nd September 2022
- It comes with original sales brochures, workshop manuals in English language (very rare), all the original booklets/ manuals
- Well-stamped service book
- Comes with 2 keys
The Condition
- Galvanised steel body
- Period-correct BBS alloy wheels fitted
- In remarkably good overall condition for its age and mileage
- No notable damage or corrosion to report
- Overall, the bodywork of this Audi V8 Quattro, is in very good condition, with only minor imperfections along the boot closing corners
- Pearlescent paintwork is in very good condition and partially repainted.
- Comes fitted with rain tires which have not covered many miles
- The driver's seat shows age-commensurate wear
- The passenger seat has a small crack in leather
- The headlining was replaced, as was the steering wheel
- While operational, the sunroof occasionally doesn't close on the first attempt
- We're informed that the AC is fully working and it has been gas converted
- Comes with 2 keys
The Audi V8 came standard with a range of features including:
- Walnut wood trim
- Grey leather
- Heated seats
- Automatic climate control system
- Electric front seats with memory function
- Dual power side mirrors with electrically heated defog
- Power windows
- Central locking system with heated locks
- Trip information computer
- Rear window defogger
- Interior lighting courtesy delay
- Premium sound system
- Woven wool carpets
- Wiper washer system
- Rear window sun-blind
The Mechanics
- 3.6-litre, 32v 4OHC V8 petrol engine
- Automatic gearbox with three modes: S (sport), E (economic) and M (manual)
- Legendary Quattro drivetrain
- Electronic cruise control
- Power-assisted steering
- Bosch Motronic fully electronic ECU
- High-performance brake system with radially ventilated disc brakes front and rear
- Bosch ABS
- We're informed that it drives immensely well, without any apparent issues
- Clean and well-presented under the bonnet
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