1982 Audi ur-Quattro Turbo Coupé (WR)

Lot Number: 664

1982 Audi ur-Quattro Turbo Coupé (WR)

Believed to be the first factory-built, officially UK-supplied, right-hand drive, ur-Quattro. Very well presented and in a rare colour.

  • ESTIMATE: £30,000 - £40,000

+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Lhasa Green Metallic

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    BMX 164Y

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    99452 Miles

SUMMARY

Believed to be the first factory-built, officially UK-supplied, right-hand drive, ur-Quattro. Very well presented and in a rare colour.

DESCRIPTION

  • Introduced in 1980, the Quattro was based on the outwardly similar Coupé's bodyshell but used a different floorpan to accommodate its four-wheel drive transmission and independent rear suspension
  • The engine was a development of the five-cylinder, 2.1-litre, single-overhead camshaft unit first seen in the 200 saloon, equipped with a KKK turbocharger and produced 197bhp and 210lb/ft, remarkable at the time
  • Although 17 LHD Quattros were converted to RHD by David Sutton Audi in mid-1981 (#85-BA chassis), many of which have now been restored, our vendor believes that this example was the first factory built, #85-CA chassis, RHD, official UK-spec car
  • Finished in Lhasa Green, a rare colour in Quattro production and particularly so in the very early cars
  • The car was found in 'barn find' state by our vendor a number of years ago and only now comes to sale as he has other more pressing projects
  • First UK-registered on 10/09/1982 and supplied with its V5C (stating RHD) and period literature from Audi VW and Club Audi
  • The car presents really well and whilst we would suggest it would benefit from a level of recommissioning before regular use, this is a very special opportunity to acquire what is understood to be the UK's first right-hand drive, ur-Quattro 

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
664
Make
AUDI
Model
QUATTRO COUPE TURBO
Variant
(WR)
Registration Number
BMX 164Y
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
85CA901291
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Lhasa Green Metallic

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About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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