Recently restored Audi Quattro press car heads to auction

15/07/2024

Car was one of only four UK press cars
Car featured in Fast Lane magazine twin test alongside a Lancia Delta Integrale
Recent work includes both cosmetic and mechanical overhaul

One of the most iconic and influential cars of the 80s, a 1989 Audi UR Quattro 2.2 Turbo RR 20V, with genuine pedigree and provenance, is set to be one of the star attractions at H&H Classics’ next classic car auction on 24 July.

Having recently undergone a thorough mechanical and cosmetic overhaul during the last five years, the car was one of four UK press cars and is expected to fetch between £40,000-45,000.

“Largely thanks to their motorsport success and technological advances, Audi Quattros are widely admired and still in high demand by performance enthusiasts around the world,” comments Lucas Gomersall, motor car specialist, H&H Classics. “However, with replacement parts now difficult to acquire, few examples exist today in such good condition as this particular version. Furthermore, with its factory press car heritage, this really is a rare opportunity to own a true 80s icon.”

Identifiable as one of the four UK press cars by their consecutive registration plates, this example featured in a head-to-head test alongside a Lancia Delta Integrale in the February 1990 issue of Fast Lane magazine. After driving the car the journalist remarked, “On the move, the 20V Quattro is nothing short of astonishing; it offers breathtaking performance… In short, you simply never get held up for long in this car, even on England’s overcrowded roads.”

The car comes to the sale having had much expenditure in the hands of its enthusiastic owner. As part of its rejuvenation, a pair of donor Audi Coupes were bought and used as a source of replacement parts, as well as another RR 20v Quattro for its engine.

Since being bought by the vendor in 2017 the replacement engine has been fitted with a Turbo Dynamics MD147KKK turbocharger, three-nozzle injectors and a Scorpion exhaust, the result being an estimated 300 bhp. Handling the power is a new clutch and with the increase in ‘go’ the ‘whoa’ has also been upgraded, courtesy of Brembo callipers to the front wheels.

Aside from the mechanical improvements, the car’s bodywork has also received much attention, including a new pair of front wings and a re-paint back to its original and iconic Tornado Red colour, following a colour change to black by a previous owner.

“This car will undoubtedly make a great addition to any collection of 1980s performance models so we expect there to be much interest when it is offered on 24 July,” concludes Gomersall.

Quattro fans can view and inspect the car in person from midday on 23 July at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, ahead of the sale which commences at 1pm the following day.

For more information about the car, the other classic, vintage and performance cars being offered in the auction, or to register to bid, visit www.handh.co.uk.

About H&H Classics

Established in 1993, H&H Classics is the longest continually trading auction house in the UK and Europe. With centuries of collective market expertise in the automotive and classic vehicle industry, H&H Classics prides itself on delivering the highest levels of commitment and service to its buyers and sellers, ensuring an experience which is easy and enjoyable.

Over the past 30 years, H&H Classics has achieved world record prices for classic motorcycles, cars, and competition cars such as a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB, 1968 Lotus 49B, 1996 Subaru Impreza WRC, as well as royal cars including Queen Elizabeth II’s Daimler, Prince Phillip’s Lagonda and Princess Anne’s Bentley

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