find of the day: Merlin Purple SQ5 at Audi North Miami

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="95598"] In the B9 era, SQ5s with custom Audi exclusive paint aren’t especially common. So, when we find one for sale, it’s usually worth a mention. In this case, a Merlin Purple example has popped up in used inventory at Audi North Miami. [gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="95601"] As Audi prepared for B9 production, all world production of Q5 and SQ5 derivatives moved to their then new San Jose Chiapa plant in Mexico. Audi exclusi...

find of the day: Illuminated Audi Dealer Sign on Bring a Trailer

[gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="95528"] No doubt a sought-after piece for the garage of any Audi enthusiast is a vintage Audi dealer sign. Dealer collateral such as this tends to be worn and possibly damaged over time, but in this case it appears to be practically brand new. Even better, it retains the original box framing and lighting. Near as we can tell, this is very early U.S. market signage, from the Porsche + Audi launch phase in the 1970s, but without any of the Po...

find of the day: 2006 Audi A4 Avant…with a W12 Swap

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="95301"] photos: Dale Gauthreaux Awhile ago we featured a V10 swapped C4 S6 Avant as a Video of the Day and wish we had it. Now with today's Find, we can get an Avant with a big engine swap...a real big engine swap. Stuffed in this normal looking B7 Avant is a 6.0L W12. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="95298"] 06 Audi A4 Avant with W12 6.0L 12cyl swap. Imported a 0A3 GVB 06spd manual transmission out of diesel from...
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find of the day: Audi exclusive Siam Beige A4 allroad in Illinois

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="95291"] It’s a little known fact that Siam Beige was the least installed color when it was offered on the Audi e-tron as it launched in 2019. Call something beige and it’s easy to understand why it may get overlooked, but that’s not fair to Siam Beige. Somewhere in the neighborhood of Porsche’s Chalk and Fashion Gray paint codes, Siam Beige is an understated way to be decidedly different. So, when we saw it on this A4 allroad we took not...

find of the day: De Paoli Dakar Monster quattro on Cars & Bids

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="95246"] We’ve covered this Frankenquattro before, and ran the story of its ’86 Paris-Dakar run on the blog yesterday. We did that in part because we saw Cars & Bids has offered it up for sale and likely timed with the 2024 Dakar Rally to get attention. So, if you’ve wanted to own a highly unique piece of quattro history, this car may very well fit the bill. [gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="95244"] Spoiler alert: Unde...

find of the day: 1993 C4 Audi S4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94927"] photos: AutoScout24.com When the Audi S4 showed up in 1991, it was based on the C4 100. After 1994, the 100 name was dropped in favor of A6. The C4 S4 became the S6 and the S4 name disappeared for a couple of years. Way back when I didn't know much about Audi, I was so confused that I thought the Ur-S4 and the Ur-S6 were the same car...I was wrong and right. Anyway, enough of my rambling. This is a Ur-S4 Avant and here's the ad: [galler...
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find of the day: 2008 Audi A4 DTM Driven by Tom Kristensen

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94845"] photos: Fiskens, Audi AG It's a fun job looking for Finds of the Day and while we mostly look for unique Audi street cars, lately we've been finding unique Audi race cars. This 2008 Audi A4 DTM (chassis no. 504) was driven by Tom Kristensen. Tom is a friend of Audi Club. He's been to several of our events including this year's Legends of the Autobahn and as the guest speaker during the 2019 Audi Club National Event in Washington...
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find of the day: 1984 Audi Sport quattro

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94727"] photos: RM Sotheby's There are a few things that Audi enthusiasts, well heck...any automotive enthusiast, consider a Holy Grail and this is it. This is a 1984 Audi Sport quattro; one of 214 made and one of only 48 Alpine White. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94746"] Chassis No. - WAUZZZ85ZEA905147 Documents - US Title One of just 214 Sport Quattros constructed Believed to be one of the only exam...
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find of the day: 2001 Cactus Green Audi S4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94504"] photos: Rexx Melli I get a lot of grief from my friends because I stated once (ok...maybe more than once) that the B5 isn't my favorite generation. I tend to like the even numbered generations better but this...this has won me over. This is a 2001 Cactus Green S4 Avant manual transmission. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94512"] 2001 Cactus Green S4 Avant 6 Speed Sport Package Holy Grail of B5 S4 Avants E...
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find of the day: 42k-Mile 2007 Imola Yellow Audi RS 4

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94362"] photos: Russell Carter There are a couple of things that makes a car stand out. Color is one especially if it's loud and proud Imola Yellow. The second is the car itself. This is a B7 Audi RS 4. Manual transmission, the legendary 4.2L V8...what else could you ask for? Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94366"] 2007 Audi RS4 · Sedan · Driven 42,600 miles   Recent maintenance to include: carbon cleaning, ...
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find of the day: 1995 Audi S2 Avant RHD

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94283"] photos: Ben Zalutsky No secrets that we love Avants here but I'll make an admission; I'd rather have an S2 Avant over an RS2 Avant (controversial, I know). Combine it with Ruby Red and there's no competition. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94298"] Selling my RHD Audi S2 Avant. Only 1800 made worldwide - actually rarer than the RS2. With a 5-cylinder turbocharged engine, Quattro, and a 6-speed manual, thi...
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find of the day: 2018 Audi A4 Ultra sport

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94198"] photos: NFI Empire It's rare when we feature an A4 as a find of the day but then again this is a pretty rare A4. How rare? A few years ago, Audi made the decision to stop production of manual transmissions. It was a sad day but this car is both a send off and the return of the A4 Ultra sport. No doubt Audi purists remember the original A4 Ultra sport built during the B6 generation. That very special sporting A4 featured unique kit that ma...
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find of the day: Audi Sport quattro S1 Pikes Peak Replica

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94173"] photos: Bettels Performance via autoscout24.com Last week, we featured a 1981 Audi quattro Group 4 replica. This week? Well we've progressed to an Audi Sport quattro S1 Pikes Peak replica. Here's the ad (translated from German): [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="94175"] You have the unique opportunity to purchase an Audi S1 ​​Pikes Peak replica. With the legendary Audi S1 ​​Pikes Peak, Walter Röhrl broke the recor...
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find of the day: 2023 Audi exclusive Merlin Purple RS 6 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93870"] photos: Chicago Motor Cars We're seeing the slow wind down of ICE vehicles so why not treat yourself not only to the king of longroofs but an Audi exclusive one? This is a 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant in Merlin Purple. It's a color that  evokes feelings of lust...or feelings of no thanks. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93867"] 2023 Audi RS6 Quattro Avant Audi Exclusive Merlin Purple Exterior over Black Leather I...
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find of the day: 1981 Audi quattro Group 4

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93750"] photos: RM Sotheby's Sometimes I think of getting reborn into a different more exciting life. Not that there's anything wrong with my current one but sometimes...we can dream, right? That must have been the case with this car. It started life as a civilian 1981 quattro but after a rebirth, it's now ready to tackle the race lifestyle. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93755"] Prepared for and campaigned in E...
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find of the day: An Uplifting 2013 Audi Q5

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93400"] photos: Aaron Klimchuck A Q5 is just a Q5 unless it's a Q5 that Aaron got his hands on. We featured Aaron's cars before as previous Finds such as his 1939 DKW F8 Meisterklasse Cabriolet and his 1972 Audi 100 LS plus 1976 1.8T swapped Audi Fox (& rolling shell) plus 520hp 2015 A3 prestige so you know this Audi Q5 is some serious business. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93401"] 2013 Audi Q5 3.0 super...
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find of the day: 1980 Audi Ur-quattro – The Oldest Street Version Known

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92450"] photos: autoscout24 You've seen one Ur-quattro, you've seen them all, right? Well, I bet you haven't seen one like this before. This is a 1980 Audi quattro but it's also the oldest street version known. The ur Ur-quattro? Here's the ad (translated from German): [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92461"] [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92490"] The oldest (!) street-legal Audi Urquattro first owner...
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find of the day: 2005 Nogaro Blue Audi S4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92292"] photos: cars&bids Occasionally, I look for a manual B6/7 S4 Avant and...get crushed because manual B6/7 S4 Avants are few or even nonexistent. A few times an automatic one will pop up but there are times where I like to row my own gears. Today is a lucky day...someone else got tired of looking for a manual V8 Avant and made their own. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92306"] Doug's Take The B6 Audi S4...
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find of the day: 2022 Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 Evocation

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92172"] photos: collecting cars.com There's something about bulging fenders and a brace of lights up front...how can you not love it? While not an authentic Sport quattro, this tribute is lovingly detailed and you can actually run it in rallies without fear of destroying an original. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="92187"] KEY FACTS    This Audi Sport Quattro S1 ‘Evocation’ is an incredibl...
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find of the day: 2001.5 Audi S4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="91981"] photos: Euro Connection LLC S4...Avant...quattro...manual transmission...yes, I know I sound like a broken record when it comes to our find of the day but what a combination. Combine that with what many call the most engaging generation, a B5, and you have a clear winner in this 2001.5 Audi S4 Avant. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="91983"] We have been specializing in the b5 S4 for 20+ years. Exceptionall...
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