Highlights
- Complete history record back to new
- Original condition with no modifications
- Excellent condition
- Very rare
The Appeal
The excellent retro-ride is in excellent condition throughout and totally original and unmolested. This is now a very rare model now with fewer than 15 remaining in the UK, and less than 5 on the road. The history file with this car is vast, with no expense spared in preserving its fine original state. That brilliant 5 cylinder engine will purr along with ease and the automatic transmission makes for a wonderful laid back cruising experience.
The History and Paperwork
- This lovely B3 Audi 90 has an excellent and comprehensive service history, and the V5 is present.
- The car is totally original with no modifications, and was first registered on the 22nd February 1991.
- It has a complete VAG/Audi service history until 24th October 2014, at which point it was purchased by an enthusiast who kept meticulous records of all service and maintenance to date.
- The car comes with 2 keys, one with the working torchlight.
- The documentation kept is enormous, with all of the service history back to new, and the original owners books and manuals, along with a Haynes manual for the car as well.
- A service and MOT were carried out in March 2023, with no advisories on the MOT.
- This fine machine is kept in top condition being dry stored and kept under a protective cover, and is SORN’d during the winter months.
The Interior
- This brilliant retro machine is in sublime condition throughout the interior, and follows a very 90’s light grey upholstery and dark grey dashboard and controls scheme.
- The light grey seats feature pinstripe centre panels, with the classic hollow headrests. They are all in very nice condition with no bad marks or tears, and the bolsters are in fine condition.
- The plastics and dashboard are in astonishing condition for the age, with very little signs of wear or use, which really speaks volumes considering this car is totally original yet has seen a reasonable amount of miles.
- The very large Audi logo adorns the centre of the very retro steering wheel.
- The original Blaupunkt Paris RCR 42 stereo remains, however the current keeper does not have the code for it.
- The gauges are all in brilliant condition, however the central LCD display between the tachometer and speedometer, and clock display on the tachometer appear to be failing.
- The door cards are also presented in fine condition, upholstered in the same pinstripe grey fabric as the seats. The rear left door card does appear to have some sagging to the fabric but this is minor and could be remedied.
- The headlining, sunroof coverer and carpets are also all in stunning condition, with only some small blemishes on the floor mats.
- Overall, a stunning, time capsule-like interior.
The Exterior
- The Exterior of this car is brilliant, and finished in a lovely gloss white and the paint is very clean and in good shape.
- The brightwork is in good condition overall and is nicely polished.
- The brilliant retro rear wrap-around lights are all in great condition, with the lenses all clean and clear, and the same goes for the headlight lenses as well which are presented in fine shape.
- The black bumper strips are also in good condition with only minor blemishes.
- One of the lower door edge trims has peeled up at one of the edges so this could do with a small repair, however this would be easily rectified.
- The chunky silver 5 spoke wheels are in brilliant condition all round, with no bad scrapes or scratches visible, and are wrapped in quality Hankook tyres all round.
- There are some marks and blemishes on the left door mirror that would benefit from some TLC.
- Overall a lovely machine all round.
The Mechanics
- This fine motor is extremely solid and sound, with extensive service and maintenance history showing that the car has been exceptionally well cared for since new.
- That excellent and iconic Audi 5 cylinder engine will sound fantastic.
- Under the bonnet is very nice and tidy, and everything has been kept clean and in good order.
- Under the car is very nice and clean, and there is evidence of underseal present to help keep the car in good order.
- Not being used in the winter, corrosion is absolutely minimal as it is not subjected to salty roads and harsh weather conditions.
- The exhaust back box does appear to have seen better days, and a replacement back box would certainly tidy the underside up nicely.
- Overall, a very solid, well maintained machine with a vast history of mechanical care.
Summary
This glorious retro machine is extremely solid, and is a sound opportunity to own a car with ever-increasing retro-classic value. It has been meticulously cared for, stored with care and has been preserved to a fantastic original standard. An opportunity to own a rare piece of German 90’s motoring not to be missed.
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