1985 4000S Quattro - what should I do with it?

[J Baker]

OK all,

I've got a 1985 Red 4KSQ sitting in my Dad's driveway in Virginia near DC, I've been in Denver 4 years and now it doesn't start (surprise).  He insists I get it out of there ASAP but I can't get it to Colorado.

What should I do with it?

It's been idle for about 2 years, and hasn't started in about a year.

The problems it had when it ran were:
(1) some sort of issue with the air intake valve (that big 3-4" paddle in the big rubber hose) where it would backfire now and then.  Got a refurbished one in the trunk, never put it in.  It would cause the car to stall sometimes too.
(2) slow pinhole leak in radiator
(3) slight looseness in steering, have brand new joint and strut ends in the trunk for that
(4) slow leak from brake cylinder, have a brand new one in the trunk
(5) wear and tear on seats and various inside trim, minor body damage...

Mostly it ran pretty well for an 85.

So, should I send it straight to the junkyard and ebay the parts, or is there anyone willing to adopt it?  Let me know what you suggest for me or want to do with it.  I hate to see one of these die, but maybe it's not worth saving anymore.

John Baker