Description
Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR
1986 Audi Quattro 10V
Less than 500 miles since comprehensive renovation
Estimate
£30, 000 - £35, 000
Registration No: C630 OJH
Chassis No: WAUZZZ85ZGA900113
MOT: T. B. A
Lavished with a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic renovation which was completed in 2022
Less than 500 miles covered since the completion of the work
Presenting excellently and a notably standard example
UK-supplied, WR code engine Quattro
Offered with a large history file including the original stamped service book
Introduced at the March 1980 Geneva Motor Show, the Audi Quattro Turbo was destined to revolutionise the faces of both international rallying and high-speed motoring. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell equipped with all-round independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and rack and pinion steering, its permanent all-wheel drive system was famously derived from that of the VW Iltis utility vehicle. Powered by a turbocharged five-cylinder engine, the model's speed, poise and agility netted Audi two drivers' (1982, 1984) and two constructors' titles (1983, 1984) in the World Rally Championship. Progressively enhanced during an eleven-year production life, the Quattro Turbo merited its own dedicated production line in Hall N2 of Audi's Ingolstadt plant (each hand-built car undergoing a gruelling multi-point inspection before being signed off). Phased in during October 1982, the first right-hand drive cars boasted a 'WR' code DOHC 2144cc powerplant that developed some 200bhp and 210lbft of torque. Sporting single lens Cibie headlamps, they were reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6. 5 seconds and 137mph. Rarer and more expensive than subsequent rally champions such as the Lancia Delta Integrale and Subaru Impreza WRX, just 11, 452 examples of the original (or 'Ur') Quattro Turbo were made.
Supplied new through VAG main agents Michael Moore Ltd. of Bracknell, being first registered as ‘C630 OJH’ on the 3rd of January 1986. The Quattro was finished from new in Alpine White paintwork and with the two-tone Grey cloth interior and boasts features such as central locking, electric windows, and sunroof. This rare right-hand drive, WR code engine Quattro covered the vast majority of its life in its early years and boasts a strong service history during this period, with a documented twenty-two stamps illustrated in the original stamped service book. Despite this, the Quattro was lavished with a full engine overhaul in 2011 and has covered minimal mileage since. Purchased by the previous enthusiast owner in 2017, the Quattro was thereafter provided with a comprehensive mechanical overhaul as required with the brakes, suspension, fuel injection, exhaust, radiator, tyres, and battery all refreshed, and invoices on file relating to £5, 000 in parts alone.
Acquired by the vendor in 2022 as a freshly mechanically renewed Quattro, ‘C630 OJH’ was still requiring cosmetic restoration. Chassis ‘900113’ was thereafter provided with a full repaint, interior refresh, and further cosmetic attention. Presented now as an extensively refreshed Quattro, less than 500 miles have been completed since the work's conclusion, ‘C630 OJH’ presents in notably original specification with only an uprated exhaust and later radio fitted. Accompanied by a history file comprising the aforementioned service book, a large collection of previous MOTs and invoices, and a current V5C document, there are notes in the file that inform that the speedometer was changed in c. 2013/ 14 so the total mileage is some 8, 000 higher on the speedometer. Starting readily and both running and driving well during the recent photography session and is due to be supplied with a fresh MOT certificate in time for sale.
With under 500 miles completed since extensive cosmetic and mechanical overhaul, this UK-supplied, nicely presented example of the iconic Quattro, is undoubtedly one to consider.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
