Audi Sport quattro-Ebay-BIG bucks - Page 2

butch · 12-10-12, 06:14 AM

if you do manage to build one for half that, A> you need to accumulate all the info about every little bit of spec on these cars, like andy has, B> finding the parts or having them made (try doing it) C> is years of labour if its your own and your that skilled or pay a team of top tradesmen months to build it if your not, think you will find that will be the other half or a lot more. D> hyjack one at gun point at traffic lights next time you see one. E> next option is as rogers says get your £250,000.00 together for an original if you find one forsale. that one is one of the best recreated S1s on the planet.

rtz62 · 12-10-12, 09:09 AM

I would like to be in a position to afford this car, and I'm sure it's excellent in its own right.
And for all the comments I've made, I would balance them out by saying that this is different to buying an ex-works rally car that has been re-shelled 3 times and had 4 different engines etc - they are not, to me, that ex-works car anymore, they are 'triggers brush'.
At least this car makes no pretence of being an ex-works car, it's firmly a recreation (or whatever we may wish to call it) and is unashamed of what it is.

Hamish · 14-10-12, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by butch

if you do manage to build one for half that, A> you need to accumulate all the info about every little bit of spec on these cars, like andy has, B> finding the parts or having them made (try doing it) C> is years of labour if its your own and your that skilled or pay a team of top tradesmen months to build it if your not, think you will find that will be the other half or a lot more. D> hyjack one at gun point at traffic lights next time you see one. E> next option is as rogers says get your £250,000.00 together for an original if you find one forsale. that one is one of the best recreated S1s on the planet.

Fully aware of what goes into them. I just passed my opinion. I really hope Andy gets big money for it!

l7apk · 14-10-12, 09:17 PM

Thankyou for your comments on the sale of my car, very interesting and differing views.
It was very hard to decide on a sale price, and believe me its cost a lot more to build.
( Hamish if you can knock them out at half price to the same standard as mine, i'll have 3 please.)
I suppose if you want a car that has a huge presence and attracts invites to events, home and abroad, and your not worried about rolling it into a ball because its of no historical significance, well it might be the car to purchase. Like Roger says, there not going down in price.

Hamish · 14-10-12, 09:26 PM

If somebody gave me 60k I would start tomorrow!

Are you selling to fund the S1 E2 build?

l7apk · 14-10-12, 09:39 PM

Cheque in the post, as they say

No, not the E2, i've found something else abroad, the guys seen my S1 and is happy to keep it for me, as long as I do the same quality restoration.
Please don't ask what, as I have to sell the S1 first and I don't want to be gazumpted.

butch · 15-10-12, 06:20 AM

yes i know you do hamish, thats why i was just a bit supprised at you saying half price. and take my hat off to your flawless build as well, its fantatistic. keep us posted on the great work im sure you,ll hit the 9sec 1/4s soon

tttoptotty · 15-10-12, 08:50 AM

I have to say Andy your car is absolutely stunning and cheap at the price its too much car for not a lot of money

If someone can build one in the same stunning condition as yours for 60K why hasnt someone done it!! Sorry hamish but if its that cheap to do wouldnt everyone be doing it by now. The creme de la creme like Andys are few and far between and thats what makes them unique you cant put a price on perfection and the fact that this is used and abused not just something to be admired. When all said and done Andy its a tribute to you and your dedication to the group B and I think youve done an incredible job with her and someone will be very lucky to own her just wish it was me

Good luck with the sale hun and I hope they love it just as much as you

s2rob · 15-10-12, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tttoptotty

I have to say Andy your car is absolutely stunning and cheap at the price its too much car for not a lot of money

If someone can build one in the same stunning condition as yours for 60K why hasnt someone done it!! Sorry hamish but if its that cheap to do wouldnt everyone be doing it by now. The creme de la creme like Andys are few and far between and thats what makes them unique you cant put a price on perfection and the fact that this is used and abused not just something to be admired. When all said and done Andy its a tribute to you and your dedication to the group B and I think youve done an incredible job with her and someone will be very lucky to own her just wish it was me

Good luck with the sale hun and I hope they love it just as much as you

not everyone has the talent to build such a car,but...as hamish says for £60k there are a few of us which could build such an impressive motor.....
.ALL the info needed to recreationte these cars is available through different channels...

it is a very nice recreation of a s1 but lacks authenticity of genuine swb's(after all these cars are effectivly "cut and shut"...(now no-one would buy a car that has been 2 halved would they??)

i would like to see some pics of under the bonnet so can comment further on this recreation
i really hope it sells for this money as it will indicate there is a market for such recreations

100k gets you some really impressive stuff nowadays

dunstan · 21-10-12, 03:24 PM

I was gonna say the same.No under bonnet piccs.

Given all the time in the world, a four door shell,and £60k,yes you could build one.
BUT.... I dbout many people have the time needed,but plenty of people have the money,hence the asking price. Building one is hard,buying one is easy.

15-10-12, 08:50 AM	#18
tttoptotty Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Middle of Nowhere anyone knows Posts: 1,832	I have to say Andy your car is absolutely stunning and cheap at the price its too much car for not a lot of moneyIf someone can build one in the same stunning condition as yours for 60K why hasnt someone done it!! Sorry hamish but if its that cheap to do wouldnt everyone be doing it by now. The creme de la creme like Andys are few and far between and thats what makes them unique you cant put a price on perfection and the fact that this is used and abused not just something to be admired. When all said and done Andy its a tribute to you and your dedication to the group B and I think youve done an incredible job with her and someone will be very lucky to own her just wish it was me Good luck with the sale hun and I hope they love it just as much as you __________________ Audi the ride of your life

12-10-12, 06:14 AM	#11
butch Grown up member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 172	if you do manage to build one for half that, A> you need to accumulate all the info about every little bit of spec on these cars, like andy has, B> finding the parts or having them made (try doing it) C> is years of labour if its your own and your that skilled or pay a team of top tradesmen months to build it if your not, think you will find that will be the other half or a lot more. D> hyjack one at gun point at traffic lights next time you see one. E> next option is as rogers says get your £250,000.00 together for an original if you find one forsale. that one is one of the best recreated S1s on the planet.

12-10-12, 09:09 AM	#12
rtz62 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,527	I would like to be in a position to afford this car, and I'm sure it's excellent in its own right. And for all the comments I've made, I would balance them out by saying that this is different to buying an ex-works rally car that has been re-shelled 3 times and had 4 different engines etc - they are not, to me, that ex-works car anymore, they are 'triggers brush'. At least this car makes no pretence of being an ex-works car, it's firmly a recreation (or whatever we may wish to call it) and is unashamed of what it is.

14-10-12, 09:17 PM	#14
l7apk Grown up member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 208	Thankyou for your comments on the sale of my car, very interesting and differing views. It was very hard to decide on a sale price, and believe me its cost a lot more to build. ( Hamish if you can knock them out at half price to the same standard as mine, i'll have 3 please.) I suppose if you want a car that has a huge presence and attracts invites to events, home and abroad, and your not worried about rolling it into a ball because its of no historical significance, well it might be the car to purchase. Like Roger says, there not going down in price.

14-10-12, 09:26 PM	#15
Hamish Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 358	If somebody gave me 60k I would start tomorrow! Are you selling to fund the S1 E2 build?

14-10-12, 09:39 PM	#16
l7apk Grown up member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 208	Cheque in the post, as they say No, not the E2, i've found something else abroad, the guys seen my S1 and is happy to keep it for me, as long as I do the same quality restoration. Please don't ask what, as I have to sell the S1 first and I don't want to be gazumpted.

15-10-12, 06:20 AM	#17
butch Grown up member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 172	yes i know you do hamish, thats why i was just a bit supprised at you saying half price. and take my hat off to your flawless build as well, its fantatistic. keep us posted on the great work im sure you,ll hit the 9sec 1/4s soon

21-10-12, 03:24 PM	#20
dunstan Grown up member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 246	I was gonna say the same.No under bonnet piccs. Given all the time in the world, a four door shell,and £60k,yes you could build one. BUT.... I dbout many people have the time needed,but plenty of people have the money,hence the asking price. Building one is hard,buying one is easy.