The second-generation Audi 100 furthered Audi’s positive reputation for durability, thanks to the company’s progressive programme of upgrades. A well-liked design when new, it was competitive in both the premium family and executive sectors during its 6-year run. What gave it a further unique selling point was the 5-cylinder engine, marketed to offer the smoothness […]
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This belongs to Karen Harvey MBE, of the Auto Photo Awards, who was observing me slobbering over this extraordinary relic at the recent Scramble at Bicester Heritage. Originally owned by a long-term owner in the South West, current owner Karen Harvey ‘accidentally’ bought the car at an auction and plans to leave the patina and
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The Audi Ur Quattro was the brainchild of Jörg Bensinger, an Audi chassis designer who was testing the military 4WD VW Iltis on snow when an idea hatched. Using the B2 Audi 80 as a development testbed, further evaluation and positive feedback fast-tracked the car into production in 1980. Utilising a 2.1-litre Turbocharged engine with
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Considered the first modern Audi, the FWD 80 soon attracted a Car of the Year accolade upon its release in 1972. The GT version first appeared in the UK in 1974, characterised externally by its alloy wheels and deeper front spoiler. Powered by the familiar 1588cc engine, the GT version added a little extra fizz
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Car design in 1986 was notable for the use of technology for both manufacturing and product, but from a styling point of view, the development in aerodynamics had many advantages too. Along with improved fuel economy, the improved airflow suppressed noise, made cars more stable and therefore improve traction and speed. Handy points for the
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1988 saw the last of a handful of a diverse range of cars, but rather disproportionately of a coupe persuasion. The Alfa Romeo GTV was an exception, and it took the company several years to line up a successor. Imports actually ended in 1987, but could still be found lurking in dealerships well into 1988.
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The first of nine selected cars is the Audi Coupe. While a pleasant-looking machine, it lacked the sheer aggression of the original and early models also suffered from poor handling and ride but the status of the four rings on your driveway was never going to be looked down upon. BMW had a significant year,
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Rooting around in Reallylouds photo archives looking for doppelgängers of TV cars, has uncovered a whole feast of cars that would be the source of interest to visitors to this site. Cars are often used today, as a statement to define the character but originally cars were simply props, but cleverly used to help promote
There were plenty of option if you were in a position to buy a large saloon car in 1982. We’ll set a budget of 8.5K to 10K for this review. There is a real motley crew of prestigious brands, value-oriented cars loaded with everything, FWD load carriers and cars designed to go on forever. We’ll
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The year 2000 offered some tantalising options if you wanted to buy a 200bhp+ 10-year-old sports car for less than 10K. These top-end coupes offered a refinement yet outright brute force and as long as it had service history, yet to become a liability. The Quattro was in its final throes but the car had
Buying a fast coupe in the year 2000. Read More »
