Original 1984 Audi Sport Quattro
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 9:02 pm
Yes please...
http://www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm?lot_id=1071873
The road going 1984 Audi Sport Quattro offered here is without a doubt one of the finest examples extant, if not the finest. It was acquired by its current American-based caretaker from its first owner, noted Japanese collector Yoshikuni Okamoto, of Kobe. At this time, it currently has just 8,300 kilometers showing on its odometer, which are very much believed to be from new. Notably, Sport Quattros were not officially imported to the United States, making them even scarcer on these shores.
This car is swathed in white paint, which, according to the owner, is almost certainly original, over grey leather and cloth-covered Recaro sports seats, and it wears its factory-correct white alloy wheels. Furthermore, this Sport Quattro will be delivered to its next owner with its original tools, jack, owner’s/service manual, installed radio with manual, and its extra set of racing belts, which are still fresh. This Audi has been gently driven over the last 30-plus years and shows few, if any, signs of wear. The car was recently treated to a thorough service by one of Audi’s largest dealerships, Audi of Fairfield, Connecticut, which had never before had the opportunity to examine a Sport Quattro. Finally, this example carries a U.S. title and is currently legally registered for road use.
As interest continues to build in the saga that was Group B racing, the Sport Quattro has emerged as a genuine icon. So influential was the short, squat, purpose-built racer that Audi saw fit to pay homage to it by unveiling a modern take on the Sport Quattro as a concept car at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, and this concept has been rumored to be slated for series production.
It is, therefore, our great pleasure to offer this superb Audi Sport Quattro at public auction for the first time ever.
http://www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm?lot_id=1071873
The road going 1984 Audi Sport Quattro offered here is without a doubt one of the finest examples extant, if not the finest. It was acquired by its current American-based caretaker from its first owner, noted Japanese collector Yoshikuni Okamoto, of Kobe. At this time, it currently has just 8,300 kilometers showing on its odometer, which are very much believed to be from new. Notably, Sport Quattros were not officially imported to the United States, making them even scarcer on these shores.
This car is swathed in white paint, which, according to the owner, is almost certainly original, over grey leather and cloth-covered Recaro sports seats, and it wears its factory-correct white alloy wheels. Furthermore, this Sport Quattro will be delivered to its next owner with its original tools, jack, owner’s/service manual, installed radio with manual, and its extra set of racing belts, which are still fresh. This Audi has been gently driven over the last 30-plus years and shows few, if any, signs of wear. The car was recently treated to a thorough service by one of Audi’s largest dealerships, Audi of Fairfield, Connecticut, which had never before had the opportunity to examine a Sport Quattro. Finally, this example carries a U.S. title and is currently legally registered for road use.
As interest continues to build in the saga that was Group B racing, the Sport Quattro has emerged as a genuine icon. So influential was the short, squat, purpose-built racer that Audi saw fit to pay homage to it by unveiling a modern take on the Sport Quattro as a concept car at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, and this concept has been rumored to be slated for series production.
It is, therefore, our great pleasure to offer this superb Audi Sport Quattro at public auction for the first time ever.
