This 1985 Audi 4000S Quattro is an unmodified example with AWD, a 2.2L normally aspirated 5 cylinder engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. It was sold new in California, registered there until 2012, and currently shows 105k miles. Recent work includes new KYB struts, disc pads, rotors and a 4-wheel alignment. The water pump, timing belt and fan belts are also new. The cooling system was flushed, the A/C was serviced and the oil and filter are fresh. These are increasingly harder to find in this condition and this looks like an honest 4000S Quattro.

Alpine White paint looks nice and the panels appear straight. There are some chips on the hood and some small dings. The seller says that the paint appears original but cannot verify with certainty. He has seen no evidence of paintwork or accident repair, despite one accident noted on the Carfax below. A Euro headlight setup shown in the photo gallery is included, but not installed.

This is the seller’s second BaT auction, following his positive experience with this 1994 Mazda Miata 1.8L sold in 2015. Quattro AWD system uses vacuum controls for its three differential-locking options; the vacuum servo for locking the center and rear diffs has been replaced. Only manual transmissions were offered on this model.

Factory Audi alloys are said to be in good condition. Tires are old 195/65R14’s, but the seller will include a new set. The bolt pattern is 4 x 108 mm, so aftermarket wheel options are plentiful.

Brown velour interior looks to be in good condition for its age with some mild discoloration in places. The top of the rear seat is faded, the padding on the driver’s seat bolster has flattened (as shown) and the rubber sill plate seal is worn. The front seats are heated.

The odometer shows 105,597 miles. The speedo reads to 120 mph; the rated top speed is 112. All gauges reportedly work, including the tach and analog clock, as does all exterior/interior and instrument lighting. The headlight switch is new.

A factory radio is included; currently fitted is a newer Pioneer CD player, but the dash appears unmodified, the seller says. Everything reportedly works, including the power windows, vacuum-operated power door locks and the power sunroof, heater/defroster and A/C.

The 2.2L 5-cylinder is rated at 115hp @5500 rpm and 126 ft-lb of torque @3000 rpm; the car weighs 2,824 lbs. Recent repairs include a timing belt and tensioner, valve cover gasket, water pump, thermostat, fan belts and fresh VWG12 coolant. The fuel accumulator and idle/full throttle microswitch assembly are new. A leaking A/C line was replaced and the system recharged with R12 refrigerant.

The 4-wheel independent suspension uses MacPherson struts, coil springs and front and rear anti-roll bars.

Suspension work included 4 new KYB struts, strut mounts and a 4-wheel alignment. The 4-wheel disc brakes have new pads and rotors. The exhaust system’s center section was replaced.

CarFax shows one accident reported and 3 prior owners. The car was sold new in California and registered there until 2012.

The original owner’s manual, jack and spacesaver spare are included. The seller has owned the car since 2012 and all work noted above was done within the past year. A fresh set of tires, mounted and balanced are included; the seller says that with the new rubber, “I would have no problem driving this vehicle any distance.”