For Sale – Audrey the Audi, this great example of the ground-breaking S3 Quattro hot hatch, is offered as a private sale by one of our storage customers at an asking price of £POA
Note: The personal registration shown in the photographs is not included in the sale and the car is now registered on its’ original plates – W808YKP
The original Audi S3 was a high-performance derivative of the Audi A3, featuring a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a Haldex differential based four-wheel drive system. With 210BHP they were a game changer in the already busy hot hatch market, with power right up there with the revered Subaru Impreza Turbo.
But the Audi was a somehow more refined place to be, a styling masterpiece characterised by an understated, ‘sleeper’ looks, featuring subtly powerful styling and meaningful stance that still looks great today. There’s a simplicity that just makes most hot hatches since look overweight and over-adorned.
These cars sit in the late ’90s sweet spot of superb engineering and design, yet unburdened by too much in the way of electronics and emission control. In short, they have character.
As ever, Clarkson hits the nail on the head: ‘I simply wasn’t ready for such vivid performance from what is basically a 1.8 litre, three-door hatchback. And that’s where the S3 really scores . . . . . . The S3 is Mika Hakkinen. Cool. Detached. Handsome. And much, much faster than you’d think.’
As with many modern classics, the Series One is always the most attractive and the one to have, so this pre-facelift car is on the button, also being in the right colour combination of Silver Metallic and Black Silk Nappa leather.
Options include the Recaro electrically operated seats, climate control, ESP, sunroof and 18” RSTT wheels.
Supplied new by Whitehouse Audi Maidstone, and staying in the South of England with main dealer servicing until joining the current owner in Haslemere in 2005 with servicing thereafter being carried out by Yew Tree of Fernhurst.
In all there 19 stamps in the service book (invoice present for most recent service at 97060 miles in 2021, but book not stamped) There is also a comprehensive file of invoices complied by the very diligent current owner.Of note are cambelt and water pump changed in 2013 at around 80000 miles. Last service carried out at 97060 miles in 2021, with current mileage at 98201. MOT until 14 July 2026.
The bodywork is in excellent condition, and the interior is likewise, with just some age related issues with the inserts to the door cards and the central dash display having lost some pixels – well-known and rectifiable issues with these cars at this stage of their lives. The wheels have slight kerbing, being in original condition.
This is a car that has been in long term ownership, used and cared for over the years before entering gentle retirement when replaced by a more modern Audi.
A file of 30+ detailed high resolution photographs is available on request.
For a sensible overview of these cars, you could do much worse to read this review from the august RAC
NOTE FROM CLASSIC CAR STORY:
This car is offered for sale by one of our storage customers and will be a private purchase between them and the purchaser. Classic Car Story have agreed to prepare the car for sale and handle some elements of the process such as answering questions and making the car available for viewing.
We have worked with the vendor to ensure that the vehicle is accurately represented and roadworthy. We recommend, welcome and encourage viewings. We have access to garage facilities for purchasers to inspect the car on a ramp, and can arrange for professional reports on condition if required.
The buyer will be entitled to one month of storage in our facility at no charge in order to make arrangements, and will of course be able to take up a storage contract after this if required.