Barn Find Rare 80s classic - bought 40 years ago, parked for 20! Will it run?

[@petejones9119]

Humbled by the lovely comments and thanks to Jonny and team for a fantastic day - and yes - Jonny genuinely as nice off screen as on !!! Car is now booked in for a spot of recomissioing so looking forward to driving it again 👍

[@kiwiwifi]

Thanks Pete!

[@dandandan389]

Really enjoyed that, the Audi looked great after it's wash. Good luck with the recommissioning

[@petermetcalfe6366]

Great show, Pete really loves his car collection, great to spotlight a forgotten model, really enjoyed the show.

[@janinemills6732]

Loved that episode. Where can I get that orange toolbox from? Hubbies birthday soon and it would be perfect!

[@roryb6752]

@@janinemills6732 I think it's a Kendo Foldable Tool Trolley

[@Smoovindecat]

This is honestly the perfect Sunday evening viewing… it’s really relaxing to watch and I always wish it was longer . Thanks again Jonny its awesome content

[@JR90.]

Couldn't have put it better myself.

[@r7coo]

Precisely, I'm having a beer in the garden then I will watch Harry's garage next, cheers !

[@Smoovindecat]

Cheers 🍻

[@morganthedruid1]

When I was a kid it was Songs of Fucking Praise on a Sunday evening, kids today don't know they're born. Epic video

[@Calvi36]

@@morganthedruid1 And that Morgan, is my favourite comment out of all the comments on this video.

[@Reaper0Leviathan]

That is my dad! Yay. Definitely clipping the scene of him pressure washing the car.

[@althejazzman]

Perhaps you can get involved and get some of these cars back on the road?

[@speaksthis]

@@althejazzman - Ditto. Shame to see them rot. Too much of this happens.

[@SHOdown13]

Jonny, you really need to help us all and start doing follow ups on all the barn finds. Barn Finds: Where are they now!?

[@alecmagness823]

That quick snow foam detail at the end was delightful 🤌🏻

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Glad you liked it. Perfect evening for a good wash down.

[@MatteBlack172]

@@TheLateBrakeShowon that side of things

[@TM240x]

@@TheLateBrakeShowCinematics and the 80s music was a vibe 👌🔥

[@davidbrown8417]

​@@TheLateBrakeShow Johnny I think you should try and make an offer to buy it and restore it

[@RichThomas68]

This brought back wonderful memories of my late dad, who would’ve been 84 yesterday, he bought one of these brand new in 1982, I loved it

[@fastEdCanuck]

Got off easy with this one … beautiful weather, cooperative cars … you’re going to get spoiled if any other barn finds fire up this quickly! Definitely a handsome car, especially once it got shined up. Thanks Jonny.

[@richardpotter712]

There is something very satisfying about watching a dirty old car get cleaned and brought back to life.

[@MrTubeuser12]

29:30 slow-mo power wash with what sounded like "80's synthwave style" backing music, love it.

[@LennartMakinen]

I just realised a friend still has his 1983 Audi 80 quattro stored away. Last used in 1997... He hasn't used his Porsche 944 in the past 8 years either.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

No way! Can you email us on the show with more details please?

[@LennartMakinen]

@@TheLateBrakeShow I need to talk to him first.

[@Calvi36]

@@LennartMakinen Get it done please, that would be a cracking video.

[@WIPEYOURLENZ]

My friends Dad has an early Range Rover camper with pop up roof and a Mk2 Jaguar tucked away.

[@unavailable8681]

@@WIPEYOURLENZ Range Rover Camper? That must be incredibly rare? I didn't even know they existed!

[@classic_britain]

I have a friend here with a farm full of classic cars and there are so many places like this all over the UK it blows my mind each time what's out there!

[@geoffygeoff9391]

What a lovely bloke with a great car. Shout out to all the farmers out there. Thank you all.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

👍🏽

[@Missed_Apex_GT]

Makes me feel young again watching this and remembering these cars… a better time ❤️

[@SteveM-ly7oy]

Absolutely, couldn't agree more!

[@tiguanman1170]

We owned three 5-cylinder Passats (two carb, one fuel injected). I've always fancied owning an Audi 90 Quattro. The sound of the 5-cylinder is so special. Audi 80 Sport was such a nice looking design.

[@russellmalone3532]

Many great memories come flooding back. A lady in a road near my parents had one of these. She swapped it for the next generation in the early 90’s. I used to drool over them on my way to school. Keep up the great videos ❤

[@honda4185]

Please!!!! Do a ( Barnfind Back ) series when you go back to the cars and check what has happend since you where there!?!?! This was a cool video.. The 80 Sport looks really good!!

[@emmajnation-emma]

One recent-ish one, a Reliant Scimitar can be followed on Retropower’s channel.

[@mikebull1972]

Bloody loved seeing that emerge from under the snow foam! Definitely a win, and great sense shown in not running it too much just yet. Nice one Jonny!

[@pagshomegarage514]

Yes you are right. I am very impressed with your tools box.

[@peterholmes7905]

Owned a 1985 Audi 80 Sport in Mars Red with steel sunroof between 1987 and 1994 - Reg B133 NGW. Brilliant car - essentially a four door sleeper GTI with a boot - Happy Memories.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox5973]

I had an '86 Jetta GT, which really was a Golf GTi with a boot.. (Only the badge was missing the I, the I was defiantly on the engine!) it was quicker than my mates black 80 Sport and even more of a sleeper

[@everredfox9174]

Love the 'orange wheelie tool thingie!!!! Genius you are!!!!

[@malcolm7646]

I actually said aloud: 'Oh I say', then Jonny says 'I know. You're impressed'. I need one of those.

[@syzsounds]

Looks like its a beta box ... £400 !!

[@malcolm7646]

£149 and made by Kendo. Not cheap but very cool.

[@NigelPlant-vn8hu]

Thanks Johnny : your ch, has been keeping me going all week I haven’t been well all week & watching your show has kept me cool & going : lots of love keep up the great work x

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thank you for the comment, and we are chuffed to have helped improve your tough week.

[@theloneranger2101]

Old McDonald (Peter Jones) had a farm, and on that farm, he had Two Audi sports, Two Range Rovers and a Discovery. Another just brilliant barn find video, from the legend that is Jonny Smith. No better way to round off the week, thanks Jonny & Pete. 👍🙂👍

[@Keith-middleton70]

Yes Johnny,just got home from an afternoon out with the grandson and what have I got? A barn find from you,having a beer too,loving your work,keep it up✌️

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thanks! ✊🏽

[@darrenmechen1136]

In 1996 I had a 1990 80 sport as a taxi in Newcastle. Same lump as an 8v golf gti and it was a beautiful pearlescent blue and came with the gauges in the centre console and split rim alloys the same as a Quattro. So smooth and quick. I loved it.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

That's a very slick taxi. I bet it did a lot of miles.

[@darrenmechen1136]

@@TheLateBrakeShow unfortunately not as it was crashed into not long after I got it and I was gutted,so it was de-taxied, repaired and sold on and replaced by a cavalier Gsi 16v (glacier white, lovely) which was even quicker, especially after I tweaked it a bit with a few mods 😉. That taxiied for 2 years, back when we could afford to run taxis on petrol.

[@markschofield3563]

I had a Y reg one of these from 95-2000 EVH849Y. Coupe cookie cutter alloys and no side rubbing strips. Model launched to celebrate Audis rallying success. 1.8dz engine code and only difference was a finned alloy sump instead of a steel one on the golf. I’d love another! Brilliant to see and good luck!

[@steveb4012]

Loved this one, I had an Audi 80 like this an the quad headlight GT as mentioned in the video. Loved them both.

[@JayWeldy]

Genuinely one of the best Car Series anywhere. Love your format. First class.

[@garyellis4173]

Fantastic. Enjoyed every single minute. Can we all go back to the 80's ? Appreciate all the work involved in these brilliant barn finds 👏 🙌

[@leighwhite6363]

I had a Graphite Grey one in the early 90s, still remember the reg B393OBY , affectionately known as Boby ! It was a lovely car to own and drive, quick enough for a 20 year old at the time and a bit different to all my mates Golfs and 205s 😊 Thanks for the video and a trip down memory lane 👍🏻

[@silverwing8203]

Wow. One of the best cars I ever owned . Owned a red C plate Audi 80 sport in 1991 I think. As a young lad it was a seriously fast, smooth drive. I remember the gear change was so slick and it had a beautiful factory smell inside. The 3 gauges made it even more sporty . I recall it's had brown tweed cloth seats? Not sure now ... Either way I loved it and it made its mark as I've owned way too many cars that didn't. When it was jet washed ....just magic to watch!!!

[@V_Dubya]

What a great looking car. It's brilliant to see it again. The rubber whip aerial was a blast from the past, made me smile.

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Jonny, what a find, nice guy and brilliant cars, I have to say your brave cranking theses cars up with cambelts that haven't moved in 20 odd years. The Audi would be a cracking restoration car, cleaned up really well. Great video, really enjoyed it. Alex.

[@johnshaw8481]

I went on a business trip to Holland 40 years ago , the son of the company owner took me out to dinner in his 80 sport , great car ❤

[@Elmantukas]

Jeezos she cleaned up so beautifully! The whole audi 80 lineup is so close to my heart, absolutely loved every bit of this episode so huge thank yous! Grew up with a 91 model, such great cars.

[@cliffcrabtree4359]

Lovely find Jonny. I think the glass sunroof is aftermarket. I had a 1983 Audi Coupe GT, they had a steel moon roof as did the 80 CD, don't think Sport got a sunroof until the facelift model a year, or two later.

[@russellmonkman2624]

Had one of these (same Zeimat Silver, decals and Ronals) back in the day, it’s still on the DVLA but no MOT history, so must also be in a barn somewhere. fabulous vehicle. Thanks Johnny, great memories..!

[@hughoxford8735]

Lovely part of the world. Great way to see and learn about our beautiful country and meet our fellow countrymen.

[@richardhargrave6082]

Always liked the 80 Sport & that'll be lovely with a little recommissioning. Barn finds, can't beat them, pulses start racing when you're wearing the BFF in the intro. Well done Pete for putting it away properly

[@chrisatherton9641]

Nice to see Shropshire on the Late Brake Show. We have a lot of hidden classics in this county for sure. Always worth rubber necking into open barns when out running / cycling through the countryside here. Nice.

[@duncanhamilton5841]

There's a young lad round my way has a black one. Lowered. BBS splits with gold spokes and polished rims. It looks magnificent

[@grinnders]

Loved this. Real trip down memory lane. I had TEH 457X, a 1981 quad headlight gun metal Coupe GT, followed by a 2.2 coupe ‘platinum blue’ double headlight D439 NBW like the 80 sport (which also had the internal audi coupe window stickers), and finally a red ur quattro 2.1 10v D279 RKJ with split rim gold BBS wheels, which had quattro in the rear windows. ❤ this episode

[@lukewcleary5553]

That sunroof is after market guys, I had a sport with a factory and a sport with an aftermarket just like that one. Factory sunroof's were metal.

[@TimRylands-s4v]

Great Jonny, fond memories came flooding back. I used to own an almost identical 80 sport on a C plate, mine had the tweet style cheque interior. A bit of a wolf in sheep’s clothing back in the day. Drop a cog on the bypass watch the front end lift like a speed boat. Wish I’d kept it happy days. Love the barn finds keep em coming.

[@r7coo]

The jet wash / snow foam at the end was the chefs kiss!

[@samkirk3662]

Great vid to wake up to this morning. I have 3 RR's and a real passion for 80's/early 90's hot Germans. Awesome Johnny just awesome.❤️

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Many thanks for watching 🍻

[@trappedinkalifornee]

As a big Audi fan boy, I always appreciate to old Audi barn finds….well done👍👍

[@mancsblue]

Love this episode It brought back memories of my first Audi 80 in the early 90,s I loved that car but did trade up to the newer shape eventually One is for certain I miss cars like this that you could actually work on without too much fuss Beautiful

[@thomascoyne157]

Very good find Jonny and thanks to the owner for having the good sense too put them away.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@affordablevs]

Wow what a thing ! I remember being 14 and a family friend of my dad's pulled up in a grey one of these and we all thought it was such a piece of prestige sportiness at the time. Think about it everyone else's dad including mine were running cortinas, cavaliers, allegro 's etc... and then this pulls up! Thanks for keeping bringing that nostalgia back! Top episode.

[@smudger2516]

Love these Barn Find videos. The styling of German makes from that era still look sharp today.

[@breg72]

My late father and his business partner bought Audis each in 1984 the partner bought a similar sport yet my father opted for the SC I was gutted as a 12 year old. Thanks for the memories great barn find very personal and nostalgic for me

[@syedkashaf667]

Amazing how quickly it started given the length of time that it was sitting. Testament to how well they are built!

[@markagent10]

As a VW/Audi fan a great barn find, as always epic work Jonny always enjoy, keep it up every barn find upload is great fully appreciate the effort involved 👍

[@chrisnic8894]

I love an 80’s barn find, another one that hasn’t disappointed 👍

[@xj358]

The Passat engine was also the same as I stuck one in my Audi 80 Sport.

[@Terence-mk9jh]

I loved this one. i had an 80SC from the same year in metallic green and put about 250,000 miles on it before she was finally scrapped at 350,000 miles. It was probably the most reliable car I have ever owned and I can only remember replacing one light switch. Other than that it was unbreakable and served me so well. I do remember that the headlights were really dim so I can understand why the spots were fitted.

[@plunder1956]

I am loving the new Mobile tool trolley & Barn Find Rescue Pod - Well done!

[@georgebookercompilation7486]

I knew it was an 80 sport from the quick glimpse through the side of the garage, liked the look of these more than the coupe

[@James-gf9jl]

I owned a 80 sport of the same year back in the early 90s. In red which, I think, was the most popular colour at that time but used to go a bit flat over the years. Galvanised, which was a big plus-point. That lovely long-stroke GTi engine was a joy. I'd have one now as a daily driver.

[@JiNNeZZ]

This is cool to see since i own a 80 2L B4 1995. Tho mine was a shelf before my ownership(alot of scratches and dings but low milage and not mutch rust on it) but its great fun to drive you really feel the car not like todays modern cars. Fun to see a car from 83 in this great shape.

[@countmurcielago9802]

These Barn finds never fail, to have me with tears in eyes seeing this lovely Audi sport come out of its sleeping shelter and be once again shown a little love and tender care I always had a soft spot for classic Audi would love a 80 Quattro but only got a original factory jacket from the team Great video Jonny 😊

[@simonyounger9583]

Love these cars and the decals are wonderful.. I had an X reg Coupe, a GT5S when I was 22 and really wish I'd kept. Thanks for the nostalgia

[@Seelingfahne]

29:11 The moment all the Car Perverts were waiting for 😂 That car cleaned up sooo nice! The owner was clearly a good custodian, and Audi seems to have made a solid car given the resources they had compared to peers at the time. #teamfootpump

[@hughmarcus1]

This was an interesting watch. I had 2 new Golf Turbo Diesels, one in 86 the 2nd in 87. In 88 when our 3rd child came along I decided I couldn’t afford to run a new car any more. The diesel Golf was so popular that the VW dealership bought it back off me for a good price. While I tried to find a decent used car they loaned me a red one of those 80s. It was a lovely thing to drive, but in the end I chose practicality & went for a Passat estate. I can still remember the smile that resulted from touring around in that Audi. 👍

[@Allgo61]

I'd forgotten what a good looking car the 80 Sprt was. Great vid and I hope the car is sympathetically restored to origional spec.

[@arielsaeth]

My dad had one of those ,B reg lovely in white,but before that he had a 1974 Audi 80 gte , orange, fuel injected 2 door LHD 1500cc I think not sure,both really good cars.

[@irfanahmed8414]

For me the best episode ever I have an A reg 80 sport in white as my daily driver.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thank you!

[@georgesarapa3651]

This video reminded me of my Grandfather who bought a brand new, brown Audi Fox in 1978. This thing was like a spaceship to 11 year old me having grown up being carted around in 1970s American behemoths. The trunk (boot) of his car was full of spares and, most importantly, the Audi factory shop manual. 500 pages of glorious black and white exploded views of every single bit of the car. I would spend hours poring over this tome every time he and my Grandmother would visit from the City. A couple of years later, we picked up a '78 Ford Fiesta (my first car, after the '75 Impala I learned to drive in hung up its spurs), inspired, no doubt by Granpar's Audi. Thanks for this video!

[@ewaaaaaa]

A friend of mine had an 80 sport which he called the ‘silver bullet’ loved that car !!

[@Cars_And_Stuff.]

cool car ... and those decals 😎

[@gardenclaw82]

Such a good looking car. Often i'm not a fan of Decals but they really work so well on this.

[@brianrobinson7984]

I had a car wash round when I was a kid and I used to wash one of these. That and a lovely black Scirocco both on the same street were my favourites. I used to dream about owning them, never did sadly.

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

Bosch K Jetronic with that warm up regulator is a challenge .

[@williams_jamie]

Loved this one! I had those alloy wheels for my very first car, a MK2 Golf with 1.3 engine, memories!

[@SCodling]

What a car! I had a white one in the 80’s, loved it. A real wolf in sheeps clothing with that gti engine. A family friend saw it soon after i bought it and said, “when you want to sell it, let me know and i will pay whatever you want for it!” He bought it a few yews later and yes, he paid what I asked. I should have kept it!

[@rustybearden1800]

We had these in the States but they were 4000s - my father in law had a 1986 4000S Quattro Sedan, in line 5 cylinder engine, locking diffs and 5 speed manual, fully optioned in dark graphite over black leather. FANTASTIC car, virtually unstoppable in any road conditions or inclement weather. And yes, they are now very rare. LOVE these cars!

[@tsb3093]

For a few years from about ‘98-03 I had a 1983 80 Quattro…what is referred to as the KK engined car, with the 5 cylinder 2144cc engine…what a fantastic car to drive. Same colour as the car in this video. I really wish I hadn’t got rid of it….so rare now.

[@Seelingfahne]

21:10 Classic mistake we’ve all made at some point, but good on you for making the most of those fragrant benzenes 😂

[@dieselpwr782]

I remember my brother had a blue 85 when I had my 84 m5. That Audi was a great machine. That one got me into Audi. I still have a few, my b8.5 s4 and my b7 rs4, b8 a4. I’ve had more then 250 different Audi over the years, the b7 has been the longest owned.

[@jasonmacfarlane7885]

She’s a beauty. I learned to drive in an 86’ gt coupe. Ocean blue. None left these days. Can’t find any 90’s models either here in Canada.

[@seangould8511]

Had the same in red, i was hoping the donor car would get uncovered, 94 to around 96 before she rusted out, great memories driving to France for holidays, thanks Jonny and Pete....

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

The donor may be for sale soon...

[@seangould8511]

@@TheLateBrakeShow I'm in!

[@bmwloco]

Had two 4000S Quattro's. Oh, the memories. Test drove the keeper, once owned by the regional rep for Audi USA. BBS wheels, 5 speed manual Black with tan interior. Got out on I-85 in Atlanta to 2-285... no brakes. Nothing. I said not a word. Drove back in the rain. $1000 for the car became $400. I drove it home to the mountains of NC and fixed it over the weekend. I kept a box of door handle kits in the trunk. I could fix them pdq.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Sounds like a mega car for the money

[@ichiban8558]

Had an '85 Audi 90 for a while, essentially the same car but with the wonderful 2.2l 5-cylinder unit. It was a delight.

[@leepageuk]

My old boss in 1988 had an Audi 80 Sport ... loved it

[@arconcritter]

Back in the 80’s when I was in high school my Grade 10 Economics teacher had an Audi 4000 Quattro which is what this car was sold as here in Canada. It was a gorgeous deep blue with silver alloys and I lusted after that car. Haven’t seen any around here in decades so this was a fun video to remember Mr. Msi’s car. And he was a truly great teacher so that made it even better 😊

[@andyskinner9903]

Nice one jonny i have an 84 sport in the same colour had it about 10 years ago

[@Nils_Martin]

I love the late brake show, you. ring back so many good fond memories from my teen years. My best friend Håkan Andersson had a 1983 Audi 80 Sport, i believe it was his second car and i had my second car, a Volvo 242 Turbo. And i got my firat ever V8 car, a 74 Pontiac Trans Am. When we went rallying i took my Volvo & for street racing it was the Trans Am. And Håkan always pulled up with the Audi 80 Sport and it was bloody fast as well. I don't remeber what he did with it. ut it was not stock! Good times..!! I think the Audi 80 Sport still looks pretty damn good..!! 😃

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Nils, thank you for supporting. Really glad you enjoy the channel

[@simonwoodward438]

Always a handsome car, Stirling Moss raced one in the 80's

[@Robin-c8e1q]

The car Stirling Moss raced was a two door, not available in the UK, 1.6 'GLE'. A model which was discontinued when the 1.8 GTE arrived.

[@nealtyson3342]

Wonderful car and so good to see it out in the sunlight. Hope he gets it back o the road.

[@bunning63]

Remember that body style out here in New Zealand. Few weeks back seen the Quattro varient sitting in a garage, incidentally on a farm beside the road, she looked rusty. Another place round here got Rangies all over the place and old Land rovers with a few Discovery as well.

[@PB200559]

Great watch this, and what a nice bloke Pete is. Some real classics.

[@philmorris6546]

I really do enjoy your barn finds (and all your other content). Jonny, one of the greatest motoring journalists in my opinion 👍🏼

[@doca8792]

That VW/Audi 1.8L 8v is bulletproof. I have my original 1986 Scirocco with 350k miles and I’ll I’ve ever had to do was to change the timing belt and water pump.

[@chriswest4061]

Love my old 80 Sport - 1986 C31HOF in white. Had it for years and did my mate after me

[@brubru6819]

Awesome car. You did not see many of these. I recall a friend’s neighbor having one around 1983. Even today looks an amazing car for today’s market. ❤❤❤❤

[@LongLiveHelghast]

There’s a 1984 80 Sport parked up outside a disused petrol station about a 10 minute drive from my house, it’s been sat there easily 20+ years. I’m very tempted to put a note through the door of the house next to it asking if I can buy it…

[@paulelverstone8677]

I read an interesting article when the ULEZ extension started about how people were snapping up 1983 cars (at the time) because 40+yr old cars were ULEZ exempt. I reckon this could fetch a decent price. Great find...

[@ChrisBWelch]

Great video you guys! I had a mini version of one of these, a VW Jetta with rubber spoiler reg. no. VLL667X. Always wanted one of these but they were beyond my budget at 17 years old. Great to see one and I hope it can be restored!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Mk1 Jettas are scarce now. My neighbour brought one new back in the 80s

[@philbro1829]

Don't forget to thank Tony for how happy we are to enjoy his VEHICLE SAVINGS... ALL REALLY GOOD FINDS 🎉😂 and of course, thanks again for a fun presentation 😊

[@obsidian....]

First one I've enjoyed in quite a while. Well done Jonny (and gracious owner). 👍

[@andybarber225]

After hitting my head numerous times on a partially open garage door I winced everytime you passed under it! Another great vid of a car I wished I'd bought.