Why are these old Audis worth nearly $1,000,000? - The Sport Quattro

[@stanceworks]

I found a lot of sources saying 224 cars were built, and a lot saying 214. I went with the conservative figure, but if you know for certain, let me know!

[@drewski5730]

I know for certain, just letting you know

[@Giuliana-w1f]

I'm like 60% sure it's somewhere between 0 and 999999999

[@Silverback1969MoonLandingLies]

You can make a replica of this, you need an Audi 80 Quattro as the base vehicle, and then you need an ordinary Audi coupe without the flared arches from the same era, it's been done in Europe quite a few times, you know you want one!

[@mfree80286]

If there were enough to require crash testing, that might account for the missing 10.

[@msigurko]

You are absolutely spot on that it's goofy looking. That's also what clearly sets it apart from the base model. It feels almost "wrong", thought it's a sin to call the sport quattro wrong by any measure. And this particular specimen you've filmed is immaculate. Thank you!!!

[@Dewree69]

I swear you could be a youtube automotive journalist within two weeks! I love these episodes, it's not often we get to see gems like this!

[@scottd390]

A gentleman named Frank Bador founded a group called Quattro club USA now known as Audi Club. In 1988 I was fortunate enough to drive one of his seven Sport Quatro‘s and it was truly amazing to drive at the Virginia City hill climb. I am also fortunate enough to own an 82 Ur Quattro coupe with 38,000 km on it for the last 34 years. There truly is nothing like the sound of a five cylinder Audi at full scream!

[@Whacintosh]

What a sign of respect and trust for him to let you take that out on public roads. I'm sure you enjoyed that even more than you let on. Congrats, man!

[@jdwxly]

Definitely keep the mix of builds and cool car videos. I like that your channel is not just about building cars; it's about being an enthusiast.

[@jonmorris518]

Enthusiast is the key.

[@brianshorey]

I'm an Alfa/Lancia guy, but it's hard not to love and respect a car like this. Thanks for sharing!

[@ferkle1980]

037, 155dtm, and sport Quattro as the ultimate homologation garage for me

[@superfast30]

Nothing beats 80's and 90's homologation specials. Looks incredibly well built!

[@tollefreyerson6710]

So a lifetime BMW owner I recently sold my E38 and bought a 2013 very low mile A8L, tt. Because of your love of Audi’s you have converted me to give it a shot. I love the car so far. A quick tune and it makes a respectable 575hp. Pearl white. No one see’s it coming. Loved this episode away from the shop Mike!!

[@iceman1715]

Ich liebe den Sportquattro!!!! Optik, Sound, Geschichte....einfach nur ein Traum.....!

[@TommyRibs]

Great Video. These AWD Audis were incredible performance machines of their time. A friend of mine in HS in the ‘80s would sometimes have his parents Audi Quattro. He would drive that thing very fast and even on rainy days, that thing would absolutely stick to the pavement. I have never had an Audi, but I want a Quattro variant badly.

[@kenmackay9276]

One of the sickest rally cars ever , being 60 I remember them dominating the world rally scene. Beautiful sound that 5 cylinder . Top one Mike .

[@southney7211]

80’s perfection. This and the Audi 50 are about the only Audi’s I’d Truely like to own.

[@redporschekilla]

I’ve owned a V12, still own several V8s, had V6s as daily’s… but the hottest engine I’ve ever owned was the Audi I5 2.3, I had it as the German Audi100 C4! This engine was priceless in everything you threw at it…. But you homage videos are absolute TOP SHELF…. A work of art, keep rocking Mike!

[@UKBUILT]

Wow 😮 That good then 🙂 I am building my dream V12 supercar with the OG zonda engine 😎

[@northshoreracer]

5 cylinder noises, something us Volvo guys have been hoarding. ❤

[@ian8888ify]

dude that is a childhood dream car i loved group b and the audi is by far my favorite

[@phonetics8272]

Mine is the Renault R5 Turbo, but any group B rally car would be a dream to drive let alone own (other than the diecast versions I collect😂)

[@ian8888ify]

@@phonetics8272 i made them in lego

[@ben_shoots_]

This car is such a LEGEND! So awesome to see this near perfect example. Can’t wait to see how your Ur turn out!

[@mizake01]

Closing my eyes, I can see the cutaway drawings of this car in magazines when I was growing up. Now, THERE IT IS . WOW. Wordless . . .

[@PaulSchofield-p6b]

Back in the 80's my friends and I managed to follow the Circuit of Ireland with the Sport Quattro's operating at full chat. Absolutely nuts in the hands of the professional drivers. We were also allowed to get up close to the cars and drivers at the service points along the way. Today I have a 2007 A6 S Line 2.7TDI Quattro right hand drive Le Mans Speck. Did not know what I was buying at the time on the Le Mans Speck, but boy does it go and roasts most anything in the wet on back roads. You just keep on the gas even though it is a diesel, it's amazing. Certainly won't be selling it any time soon and it has 160,000 miles on it. The Quattro system in in my opinion unmatched.

[@johnkropp3793]

Great episode, I agree with you... never could get fully into the short wheel base look. However the rest of the car is absolutely bonkers!!!

[@T-RAN_pnw]

I’m glad you didn’t bother with chopping yours down to make a short wheelbase car, like you mentioned in an early episode. Not that it wouldn’t have been entertaining to watch you learn and teach some in depth body mods, but we all know you enjoy the mechanical side of builds more. And we sure enjoy watching you do your thing. Keep up the good work and we look forward to the next installment. 👌🏼

[@GM-fh5jp]

Anyone who saw Harry review that red Sport Quattro will understand just how good they are to drive. Love the color, thanks for posting!

[@eieghn]

Ahhhh 1983 all over again....crewing and (occasionally) driving an Audi Quattro ex-Werkes car that was campaigned in SCCA Pro-Rally. Thanks!

[@mkstewet2]

Careful ! You are doing quite good at these types of videos. You might end up like others be a full time video reviewer. Your delivery is perfect for us car people and your true love of this topic certainly shows. Keep up the good work. I would hate it, cause I love your builds as well!

[@davidmcdermott3415]

You lucky bastard. You've earned it, but still. Nice work.

[@mileshaysman5545]

This just gets me more excited to watch your Audi build videos in the future!

[@iainmartin1015]

One of the best sounding cars ever. I will never forget watching them back in the day going flat chat with that wastegate fluttering.

[@vicgregory7596]

These cars have left some fantastic memories working on the Rally of New Zealand as part of stage start crew, howloing turbos and screaming Mazda rotaries 🤗🤗🤗

[@Sarzah]

Totally agree that the profile looks awkward, I have always preferred the longer wheelbase, but what a car! I can't wait to see your quattro done and ripping with sweet 5 cyl sounds!

[@jamesfittell1385]

congrats on getting to drive such a rare car

[@joserodrigues3105]

My Childhood dream car of all time ...... just simply FANTASTIC and that 5 cylinder sound is orgasmic to say the least.......

[@UKBUILT]

Definitely 👍 I am building my dream car 😎

[@gabrielhonorio1020]

Please don’t stop making those episodes. Your way to tell the cars history so unique!

[@SOLOIIguru]

Always loved these. True unicorn status

[@pauljsims]

These original Sport Quattros were from my childhood and made me always want one. Fast forward many decades and I finally had the chance to own a Quattro, not a sport Quattro, but a 2023 Audi RS3 and I love it and driving it.

[@user-gi4yt5sp8j]

The subscription to this channel is is worth it simply to see the passion radiate out of you like a Care Bear. The history behind the vehicles that you you interview is something to admire as well. Keep doing what you do.

[@TheBikeMechanic]

That sound is worth every watch of old rally footage!!!! Subscribed for the _potential_ of a series!!

[@tang0au]

i like the difference in videos - some in-depth detailed engineering & fabrication, through to the high level look at cars like this and others - its a good mix - thanks :)

[@dougmorris9107]

Mike, thanks for the great car feature episode. the Sport Quattro is a legend. ...i always enjoy seeing your Ford Motorsport hat!

[@josebatista6878]

That car looks insane, I love it

[@jforden78]

Beautiful car! It's nice to see how much they trust you, and it probably doesn't hurt to see how enthusiastic you are about the car. These cars and their rally brethren are the reason I got my first Audi years ago.

[@Podwojniak]

I love these kind of episodes. I could listen to these history lessons for hours. Keep them up, these are perfect fill ins between fabrication episodes.

[@markgaylard2995]

As someone who grew up watching rally highlights where this and the Lancia fought it out, I always wanted one of these. Nowadays the best I can hope for is the money to afford a replica (and for that replica to somehow be RHD because Australia). Watching this made me smile and remember, so thanks 😊

[@mikephelan563]

My local VAG (UK) dealer had one in the showroom for years. Plus watched them rally in their day, awesome sound.

[@jasondunn8313]

For me it was the Renault 5 Maxi from that era of rallying Mike but there is no doubt the look, performance and the sound of that turbo 5 banger roaring through the countryside is amazing! Really looking forward to seeing what you do with yours👍

[@Cubanb407]

Absolute legend for letting you rip it around

[@botiduran344]

I've been lucky enough to be passenger in one of this, and was one of these moments of life where you feel a little kid again. Fantastic car!

[@Icebuntrucker]

There was a guy in the uk that used a sport Quattro to tow his race sport quattro. Also had the pleasure to drive one back in the day was one happy guy .

[@verruckt66]

Absolutely fire! 🔥 The 5 cylinder turbo is why I bought my RS2.

[@martintownley5803]

That’s one hell of a car collection in the background!

[@wags5837]

Just finished your old video and now you dropped this!!! What a time to be alive!!!

[@tricore6408]

Dude yr mini documentaries are sone of the highest quality on YT, together with the mix of building cars you are a hidden gem on the tube

[@Argo16x]

Well, when I was young (but not too young to drive), one of those 214 was parked outside my college. While I really loved that car, I never had the opportunity to drive, I think that the Lancia Delta HF Integrale had something more to say. In an era where cars were usually much different from one another, the Quattro backend was clearly taken from Lancia.

[@dres-bbq3569]

seeing a dab of Holland cheers a man up 🙂These are iconic, great video

[@sufyaankriel9241]

You are correct - this is an absolute legend of a car.... I'm sure most of us have watched the "close call" rally videos (just like you had in this one) of the cars driving at incredible speeds through what seems like a sea of people. A king, much like the Integrale was.... another not-so-pretty (in my opinion) , boxy car. Thanks for the vid! All the best!

[@Danger_mouse]

They weren't the best Group B rally car back in the day, but they were 100% the coolest! I can remember just beginning my rally driving in Australia in an old Datsun 510 and watching these things on TV roaring, jumping and spitting flames from both the exhaust AND the screamer pipe under the sump guard 😍 I was amazed beyond belief!!!

[@AlisterRobbie]

So glad you made this ep. Love that car. Stoked you got to drive it.

[@dyslexiusmaximus]

Most people can only dream of taking one of these cars for a quick spin around the block. It’s well deserved that you’re one of the lucky few who has.

[@Harbinger3721]

Honestly, I enjoy the mix of history car buff vids and builds/breakdowns. Plus you got to drive one of the coolest cars ever!

[@randyg5076]

Great episode. Thanks for sharing the moment.

[@nogaragedrift]

What a treat! That is such a magical car. I have an E92 drift car but still think of my 99.5 A4 Avant. With a big turbo back in the day it only made 250hp, but there was something about that car I still miss. Audii made some awesome cars.

[@sebastianeiselt37]

Man what a dream car! Awesome spec! Also, mike... you nail it with automotive content like this... of course we like fab& build content, but this is fine too!

[@fopeezy3097]

My mom had this 86 Audi 4000 when I was a kid. 5speed, and had that EXACT same steering wheel. Seeing the in car footage took me back 😁

[@daDors71]

Amazing car! I remember them when they were new but still unattainable for an average person. Any article about them in magazines like C&D, Motortrend etc. were read with great reverence. Thanks for the quick drive and really like your content. Can’t wait to see the quattro when your done.

[@alman-world]

Thanks for sharing Mike. I still recall many years ago (many)............ Several Group B car passing me whilst I sat on a wall about 2m from one at full speed in a city / urban round. Truly amazing.! Yeah spectators ARE stupid. And Group B is my inspiration in my cars to TODAY.

[@garychamberlain3831]

I think you’re a great story teller. Thank you! I love your stoke/passion for the cars. 🙏🏼

[@malcolmjcullen]

Got to say, its best colour is the dark green. Looks absolutely gorgeous. Stunning.

[@NevadanNomad]

Dude!!! Stoked you were able to drive it around the block and give her some beans. Bad ass.

[@andrewbryant8814]

The SQ is in my top 3 grail cars . Always have loved them . That’s a truely beautiful example !

[@Admonitor_]

I know V10s, V12s, etc. they all are cool... but there is just something about the 5pot turbo that stands out to me. Is it the strange uneven number of cylinders, or maybe the amazing sound they produce? I have no clue, but man I love the 2.5L 5pot in my car. Every cold start and drive brings a smile to my face, and that paired with the bright green exterior just makes for a (for me) truely special thing.

[@gregoryhitch6520]

Wow. What a bucket list drive. That car is unreal!!

[@nigel_white]

After watching this episode, I had a dream that I got a ride in a Sport Quattro. So, watching this clearly made an impression on me.

[@camerongrady580]

Wow, what an opportunity! Love it.

[@richiebrownlee9001]

Great episode. Love love love that turbo noise.

[@Merica1776]

Just F_cking wow!! What a great video sir. Thank you for sharing an amazing piece of history.

[@ironkcoony]

Great Episode - big thanks to CW - looking forward to your Quattro build!

[@unavailable8681]

I do like these car reviews. And you get to put out an episode that doesn't cost you thousands in parts, so it's all good.

[@NAFIGGAMING]

Awesome flashback!!! That color with those wheels pops so hard you don't care its a short wheel base . I know the cornering has got to be sick too

[@beardedrynorallyteam]

I am fortunate to service a Sport Quattro at work and it’s such an awesome driving experience! Definitely in my top 5 out of all the cool shit I get to drive.

[@christophercarrera7486]

I’m itching to see the new project and the Ferrari on the track but i definitely absolutely love these videos

[@fifty-50garage70]

Awesome story and car. Can’t wait to see your personal Quattro go through the s/w treatment.

[@bigmo450]

I have absolutely loved all of your History videos. Very well done and informative!! Keep it up man!

[@80sAudiSport]

Thanks for a very nice eposide @StanceWorks. Whilst the (ur)Quattro holds a more usable space, of course the Sport Quattro is a rarer and more special car that even without the market value consideration, makes it a more sought after Quattro. And I can understand that. It was even more purpose built road car, so one tends to get a bit more of the fun parts that one might consider upgrading on a urquattro for making more a toy out of it: coilover suspension, fully electronic management that is easily tuned for a little extra and supports bolt on upgrades much better, front that incorporates a FMIC, separate rear handbrake calipers, wider stance for that just more rough appreance... It ticks the boxes! The stupid KE-jetronic CIS crap on my urquattro is stone age... But... Maybe a late urquattro - preferably the 20V - is more of jack of all trades with a moderate suspension and brake upgrade as it introduces the moder modern center diff and offers rear seats in case the family members occasionally would agree to join in for a spin. And, the ones driving these old cars nowadays, might find the Sport Quattros even more challenging to keep as driven cars racking up the kilometres. Regardless, this is now a well serviced and well looking Sport Quattro! If anyone wants to look more at the quirke (but I love them) angles, visit Mouse Motors and their photos from advertising this very car.

[@digonderongedonga]

LOVE these history and car feature videos, keep at it

[@duncanmartin2626]

Epic vehicle. Hope the other special machine is also a group B car! 037 or Delta S4 are my favourites, but they are all amazing.

[@Sean-f1j3k]

11 out of 10, thanks very much for a great video on this iconic car. Greetings from Ireland 😎

[@dl8538]

Great vid!! Know you're busy trying to get the GTK together, but these "field trip" vids add a lot of character and interesting variation to the content!!

[@iamarawn]

I'm not the biggest Audi fan, but that one is just sick. The short wheelbase just does it for me.

[@MrRedSoldier1000]

Beautiful vehicle! I absolutely adore the design of the sport quattro. Thank you for the video!

[@ybouma1361]

Love the video, and there is even a part in the bit that was filmed in the city where in live in the Netherlands. It starts from 2:51, amazing to see, and again thanks for another great video. 😁👍🏼

[@cmoren088]

More builds. More videos like this too. Keep doing your thing!

[@Original_t31]

Shoutout the homies at Copley West. Always something interesting in the garage

[@unadoptedpuppy3535]

It’s like meeting your favorite supermodel and only being able to shake her hand Thanks for sharing Mike!

[@tm1819]

Great car looked like a fun to drive. Due to its value understand why it was limited to few drives up and down the street. Wow!!! great vid thanks for sharing. You don't see these cars on the road every day.

[@bigbird2451]

I got a ride in one of those back in '89 or '90. A buddy from college had one. It was also my first experience with a sub woofer. It wa quite the ride. And I'm 6'7" and I rode sideways in the back seat.

[@devil2jz500]

Amazing video! That drive got me so nervous. I’m glad you got to drive a real SQ.

[@ronaldbair5448]

An awesome video. Thank you for that. I grew up loving WR and what Audi did in WR in the early/mid 80's. What and awesome car and video or it. Ps. I agree you longer wheel base Quattro looks better and is the normal vehicle of it's time. God I wish I had your Audi. Thank you for doing that for all Audi lovers.

[@erictaylor5780]

Woah woah woah. Th short wheelbase is so good!!!!!!!!!

[@4goten]

Great video keep at it and nice to have episodes like this!

[@protodad1]

Glad you mentioned the wheelbase. The car is a legend and absolutely a pinnacle of homologation specials. That said, it’s just plain weird compared to the longer wheelbase version which frankly looks fantastic in my opinion. A hybrid of the two would tick all the right boxes.

[@seandebottis3276]

I said early on when you introduced the Audi project that it will become one of your favorite cars to drive. The engine is addicting as a fresh bag of Doritos baby!

[@EstorilE36M345]

Absolutely fantastic video of a ridiculously amazing car