Quantum Syncro

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <199609231637.MAA24878@coimbra.ans.net> Dan Simoes writes:

> FOR SALE:
> 1987 Volkswagen Quantum Syncro Wagon $3900
> 115,000 miles         
> 5-cyl Petrol Power
> 5-speed 
> Silver w/fact. roof rack
> Full-time All-Wheel-Drive
> California Car/No Rust

> This car is a rare breed indeed.  It is essentially an Audi 4000 Quattro 
> cleverly disguised as a harmless station wagon.  Known in Europe as the 
> Passat mk 2, 

I had a Passat with a factory-fitted Audi 2.3i engine, back in 1982-5.

At the time, the Porsche test facility at Weissach was a customer of mine, and 
I drove up there quite a few times.  The "Syncro" was under development at the 
time, although it was known as the "Passat Tetra" right up to launch, with the 
name being changed to "Syncro" right at the last minute.

I managed to get a ride (at very modest speeds) round the test track, sitting 
in a single bucket seat in the rear, with the front passenger seat replaced by 
instruments.

They're quite rare in Europe, too. 

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club