What is a unique car worth? That is the question and the answer is whatever the buyer will pay. In the case of a truly unique car, it depends upon how badly the buyer wants it. We’re always remiss to critique the owner of a rare bird for asking money much higher than the usual market price because maybe he or she thinks they can get it… or maybe they don’t really want to sell it that bad. Such is the case of the S8 shown below.

A reader passed us a link to the car that’s listed on the Seattle page for Craigslist. It’s a clean and relatively low mileage (89K) 2003 S8. What makes it truly unique though is what’s been done to it beyond simple preservation. The owner claims it was completely rebuilt 5,000 miles ago. Most notably, it was converted to a 6-speed manual using all Audi OEM parts imported from Germany. The car also looks to have some custom OE Recaro-looking seating and what appear to be R8 replica wheels partially painted gloss black to match its black paint.

The asking price is $25,459. Is it worth that? To the right buyer we suspect it is. Were you to try to replicate it for that money we doubt you’d be successful. Here’s hoping it goes to a good home.

Interested in learning more? Check it out after the jump.

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