Audi Ur-Quattro (czyli pierwsze, oryginalne Quattro) to samochód, od którego zaczęła się rewolucja w rajdach. Pierwsza czteronapędowa konstrukcja połączona z silnikiem turbodoładowanym nie miała sobie równych i na trwałe zapisała się w historii Rajdowych Mistrzostw Świata. Amerykanie mogą czuć niedosyt, gdyż Audi nigdy poważnie nie podeszło do sprzedaży i promocji tego modelu za Oceanem. W rezultacie w latach 1983-85 sprzedano tam jedynie 763 egzemplarze. Ten ma aktualnie przebieg jedynie 57 tys. mil, kilka gustownie przeprowadzonych modyfikacji i fantastyczną prezencję. Kolor czerwony, kasztanowa skóra, 2,1-litrowa, turbodoładowana jednostka i 5-stopniowa skrzynia biegów – to była oryginalna specyfikacja, która otrzymała dodatkowo zestaw felg Ronal, większe hamulce, usztywnione zawieszenie, ostrzejszy wałek rozrządu, europejskie reflektory oraz europejski przedni i tylny zderzak. Samochód licytowany bez ceny minimalnej w Arizonie sprzedany został za 61600 USD, czyli 230175 PLN.

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1983 Audi Ur-quattro
Offered Without Reserve
RM | Sotheby’s – ARIZONA 22 JANUARY 2021 – The Homologation Collection
Sold For $61,600
Chassis No. WAUDC0850DA900421

Among the finest examples available
Mars Red over Chestnut leather
Turbocharged 2.1-liter inline-five cylinder engine; five-speed manual transmission
Upgraded to European specifications

Though Audi was busy using their quattro model to fill up the marque’s trophy case between 1980 and 1991, winning rally events across the globe, the automaker was, in fact, largely ignoring the North American auto enthusiast. With a potent 2.1-liter turbocharged inline-five-cylinder engine paired with Audi’s signature full-time automatic all-wheel drive system, the quattro proved equally unrivaled in both the consumer marketplace and motorsports championships. Yet it was only offered in North America between 1983 and 1986, and just 763 examples reached the United States and Canada through official channels during this time.

This Mars Red over Chestnut leather is one of the earliest of these examples. Tastefully modified in-period, well-documented, and thoughtfully preserved, this 1983 Audi quattro is a particularly alluring and rarified offering. Though all cars from this series are affectionately referred to as “Ur-quattro,” “Ur” here denoting “original,” this chassis’ accompanying documentation surely places it amongst the first examples to arrive on these shores. Ordered by its first owner via Trainer Motors of Westport, Connecticut, it was delivered new on 22 November 1982. It had seen just two long-term owners prior to acquisition by the consignor in 2015.

Examination of its original maintenance booklet indicates that it remained with its original owner until 30 October 1992, when it was acquired by its next New Jersey-based custodian then showing just shy of 53,000 miles. This second owner was reportedly an Audi-certified mechanic; he upgraded the car to the correct European Ur-quattro specifications, including a set of Ronal alloy wheels, larger brakes, Koni shocks with stiffer springs, upgraded instrumentation, a performance camshaft, European headlamps, and European front and rear bumpers. Other than these listed modifications, this example is believed to retain all of its original equipment, finishes, paint, and glass.

This exemplary Ur-quattro is now presented having covered a scant 2,000 miles over the past 28 years, accompanied by its original owner’s manual, maintenance booklet, jack, spare, tools, and maintenance invoices.