Devastating loss - Page 10

mossford · 27-06-19, 11:13 AM

Hello Mr Powell
My name is Owen Rowland
I am the current owner of your Quattro with the fire damage
I would be very interested in finding out about the history of the car and also obtaining the keys
If you could help I would be most greatfull
Thanks Owen

BackintheFold · 27-06-19, 11:43 AM

"Hello Mr Powell
My name is Owen Rowland
I am the new owner of your Quattro that had the fire
I would love to learn more about the history of the car
owen_rowland@hotmail.co.uk
07831 317317
Thanks Owen"

"AUDI QUATTRO UR 1986 D ,
WR ENGINE
APROX 175000 MILES
RED BODYWORK IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
FULL BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR
FAULTLESS ALLOY WHEELS
3 EXCELLENT TYRES
A STUNNING CAR BEFOR FIRE DAMAGED THE FRONT CORNER
ANY MORE INFOMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME
07831 317317
THANKS FOR LOOKING"

Oh sorry-I thought you were thinking of buying it, but you are the ebay seller!
Good luck with sale-we'd be interested to know what the insurance company sold it to you for in the end-personally I don't mind at all if you are trying to make a profit-that's the point of ebay after all!

Isimmo · 27-06-19, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mossford

Hello
Club members and non members do have the parts to repair the car

Indeed they have, however many of the offers of critical parts above were good will gestures to Mark, a long standing and well liked Quattro enthusiast and these would not necessarily apply to anyone else.

Mellis46 · 27-06-19, 01:42 PM

This adds insult to injury here I'm afraid imho. I don't know Mark personally but the story of his cars demise was heart wrenching, he has my every sympathy - I doubt very much helping someone profit from his misfortune will be at the top of his 'to do' list...

Duffy3074 · 27-06-19, 02:09 PM

Ditto!

Sod off would be the words going through my mind.

If you were here with a view to restoring it, fair enough, but purely to enhance your profit then not so cool IMHO.

AdrianH · 27-06-19, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isimmo

Indeed they have, however many of the offers of critical parts above were good will gestures to Mark, a long standing and well liked Quattro enthusiast and these would not necessarily apply to anyone else.

Quite. I'm amazed and impressed by the sympathy and generosity shown to Mark (who I don't know at all by the way).

urquattr085 · 27-06-19, 09:14 PM

I agree with you guys.

Most of us on here (I would imagine) don't genuinely know each other, but that doesn't stand in the way of generosity, sympathy or encouragement/support towards those genuine enthusiasts that I, and I assume others, feel a kinship with.

I would have liked nothing more than to see Mark restore his car if it had been feasible, which for already stated reasons, was not to be the case. The kinship for me stops there, it's now just a commodity.

AdrianH · 28-06-19, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isimmo

How the hell is that not Cat A or B?

The metal on the body/chassis would have annealed for a start.

I know nothing about metallurgy. What does this mean? Is the strength of the metal compromised by having been heated to the extent suggested? (Just genuinely curious

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mikes2 · 28-06-19, 09:02 AM

It distorts and changes shape with the heat. It then hardens as it cools to the new shape

4v6 · 28-06-19, 06:18 PM

Basically *IF* all the heat damaged metal panels could be replaced itd be possible to rebuild it, but I kinda doubt that most of them are available new, I know the costs would be extortionate, for example a rear quarter costs upwards of 3k...just not viable so really parts car only now unfortunately.

27-06-19, 01:42 PM	#94
Mellis46 Aero Advocate Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,455	This adds insult to injury here I'm afraid imho. I don't know Mark personally but the story of his cars demise was heart wrenching, he has my every sympathy - I doubt very much helping someone profit from his misfortune will be at the top of his 'to do' list... __________________ -1987 90 2.2E / Sapphire Blue (Rest in Pieces) -1989 90 quattro with Sport Equipment / Satin Black -1997 A4 Avant quattro TDI 110 / Tropical Green (Sold) Last edited by Mellis46; 27-06-19 at 01:46 PM.

27-06-19, 09:14 PM	#97
urquattr085 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Displaced Northerner in Essex Posts: 1,528	I agree with you guys. Most of us on here (I would imagine) don't genuinely know each other, but that doesn't stand in the way of generosity, sympathy or encouragement/support towards those genuine enthusiasts that I, and I assume others, feel a kinship with. I would have liked nothing more than to see Mark restore his car if it had been feasible, which for already stated reasons, was not to be the case. The kinship for me stops there, it's now just a commodity. __________________ 1985 WR quattro 2010 A6 3.0Tdi Allroad 2010 A3 1.4 tfsi Sport - Sold but still in the family 1984 80 Quattro - Sold many moons ago 1981 Coupe GT - Sold to buy above

28-06-19, 09:02 AM	#99
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	It distorts and changes shape with the heat. It then hardens as it cools to the new shape __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

27-06-19, 11:13 AM	#91
mossford Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 9	Hello Mr Powell My name is Owen Rowland I am the current owner of your Quattro with the fire damage I would be very interested in finding out about the history of the car and also obtaining the keys If you could help I would be most greatfull Thanks Owen

27-06-19, 11:43 AM	#92
BackintheFold Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Near an MB ur Quattro Posts: 1,197	"Hello Mr Powell My name is Owen Rowland I am the new owner of your Quattro that had the fire I would love to learn more about the history of the car owen_rowland@hotmail.co.uk 07831 317317 Thanks Owen" "AUDI QUATTRO UR 1986 D , WR ENGINE APROX 175000 MILES RED BODYWORK IN EXCELLENT CONDITION FULL BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR FAULTLESS ALLOY WHEELS 3 EXCELLENT TYRES A STUNNING CAR BEFOR FIRE DAMAGED THE FRONT CORNER ANY MORE INFOMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME 07831 317317 THANKS FOR LOOKING" Oh sorry-I thought you were thinking of buying it, but you are the ebay seller! Good luck with sale-we'd be interested to know what the insurance company sold it to you for in the end-personally I don't mind at all if you are trying to make a profit-that's the point of ebay after all!

27-06-19, 02:09 PM	#95
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,167	Ditto! Sod off would be the words going through my mind. If you were here with a view to restoring it, fair enough, but purely to enhance your profit then not so cool IMHO.

28-06-19, 06:18 PM	#100
4v6 Ex Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,565	Basically IF all the heat damaged metal panels could be replaced itd be possible to rebuild it, but I kinda doubt that most of them are available new, I know the costs would be extortionate, for example a rear quarter costs upwards of 3k...just not viable so really parts car only now unfortunately.