Re: 1983 Ur-Quattro FS - Toronto - Canada

[John Bird <skyemax@netcom.ca>]

Peter
I think that this car was an 83 model produced in Sept 82.
This strange because there weren't any Ur-q's imported into Canada in 1982
Unless it was held over until 1983 and formed part of the 61 imported for that
year.
 John


Peter Berrevoets wrote:

> For those interested in an83 Ur-Q in Toronto here's what I found
>
> 1983 Ur-Q
> WAUDC0 858DA900716
> Codes from trunk sticker indicate a WX engine
> 857  422
> WX  5H
> LY4Y/LY4Y - Bronzite original paint - has been painted red twice
> D19  GE
>
> Chassis # 5090   38-5-8848   999 KN
>
> Hope all those Numbers help, here's the meat & potatoes;
>
> It's in rough shape.  The front passenger side corner was involved in a rear
> ender accident wrecking the hood, the fender, the grill, the light, the
> spoiler/air dam. The intercooler was missed by the narrowest of margins and
> is OK.  The engine seems tight but is running rough, the power steering pump
> is grinding from lack of fluid - the hoses are shot. Lowsy paint job times
> two, wheels are the turbine type 6J15 ET45 with michelin XGT H4's.  The
> interior seems complete although dirty, it has a/c, the front bumper is
> missing (thanks to the tow truck driver), the car in general seems pretty
> solid (good rust-wise for an ontario car - salted roads), rear deck lid
> (trunk) reflector is broken but othe rear lights are ok.  The engine and
> clutch/transmission seem ok.
>
> This one's not for me but maybe someone on the list?  It's going to need a
> lot of effort to bring it back up to snuff. A photo is possibly available
> through the autotrader.ca web site, I couldn't get in due to site problems
> earlier.
>
> Asking price was/is $8500 CDN. when I commented that I felt that was a bit
> steep for the cars condition he basically said   money talks, in such a
> manner as to give me the impression that he is negotiable, reasonable and
> knows what he has.
>
> His name is John at (416)706-8647, he bought the car from the his client
> (John's a mechanic and rally racer) after the client wrecked it. Says he
> doesn't have the time or money to fix this one and claims to own another 83
> fully restored.  Claims to have suppliers for all necessary parts and
> equipment to repair and restore.  Ad is on page C29 of the Toronto area Auto
> trader
>
> HTH
>
> Peter Berrevoets
> 1990 200TQ 10V
>
> No affiliation - no warranties implied or expressed, just my observations,
> blah, blah, blah.