This 1983 Audi UrQuattro, or Coupe Quattro, features a turbocharged 5-cylinder engine paired to a manual gearbox with full-time Quattro four-wheel drive. While there are many variations of Audi’s coupe to choose from, the Quattro spec is the one to buy, both for driving enjoyment and potential return on investment. This example appears to be a solid foundation for a light restoration and potential return on investment. Find it here on eBay with bids approaching the $25K reserve.
Although U.S. models had to suffer the ugly safety bumpers, the basic shape was the same as its European counterparts. These are ridiculously fun cars to drive that can perform in all manners of environments, from track days to winter autocross events on the ice. Of course, their increasing rarity will likely make you want to treat it gingerly, but it’s nice to know there’s a boatload of performance to tap into if you want it. The body appears to be in nice shape, and the OEM Ronal alloys appear to be straight and true.
Interiors featured leather bucket seats with thick bolsters, and while a bit tired, they remain in serviceable condition here. The door panels are tan, suggesting there may have been a different color in the cockpit at one point in time; as the seller admits, the seats have been swapped out from tan to brown. The e-brake doesn’t work and the dash is cracked, the latter being a common fault with older German cars. Fortunately, rust is virtually non-existent.
The Audi has been repainted, appearing more purple than the blue listed in the description. I can’t imagine this deep violet shade was a factory color, but I am happy to be corrected. The coupe also sports some nice period modifications in the form of a sport steering wheel by Treser and a rear spoiler by the same manufacturer. The seller says everything works as it should, so hopefully that includes the locking diffs. A rally car for your driveway – that’s one way to beat the winter blues.
Properly, it’s not a “Coupe Quattro” – just “Quattro”. The capitalized Q is a standalone model. The Coupe Quattro refers to the second generation B3, while the Coupe quattro refers to the European B2 normally aspirated model which looks like the Coupe GT. The wheels are valuable Fuchs forged options, not the standard Ronals. Color is Helios Blue Metallic and correct, though the repaint isn’t great. Flat (rather than the more common later sloped) Euro H1/H4 and Frankani taillights are also desirable. The Treser items are quite rare but only mildly desirable. This chassis has a pretty rough history and an interesting story involving lawsuits and defamation if you do some looking.
I was fortunate to have the use of one of these for about a month. ( thank you Porsche Audi). It was also dark blue. I really did not want to give it back. But have always liked the style and loved the driving experience. I still want one. I do have a “wagon” version currently and can’t decide what I want to do with it.
Suggestions?
Found one of these back in 1999 with no title and not running. Bought it for $1500. Sold it a year later for $2000, still not running. Should have kept it.
This created a flashback for me! My dad was Mercedes my grandpa was Audi! I can see them arguing right now who has the best car! Good memory!