Happy Birthday Baby

pdsterns · 04-09-05, 04:17

Happy Birthday baby

I'm the orginal owner of this 1985 4000S (baby) Quattro, I even imported it myself back in back in the day of grey market cars. It was (is) US legal version so consequently all I had to do was take the Fahrzeugbrief to DMV and they gave me a NJ title and registration. I then went to port Newark, thru customs, got her released and put on plates. She has been somewhat of a garage queen but does have 70k on the odometer. In the last few years she was a bit neglected and the Alpine white was some what frosty in appearance. Well last November I promised her I would have her cleaned up for her birthday and started working on her a few hours a day or as often as I could. Iâ€™ve probably put about 80 hours into the job and am very happy. During that time I bought my pc and the rest is history. When I looked at my paperwork I saw that I picked her up on 4/12/85. So happy birthday baby, its been fun. Iâ€™ve put Boston Acoustic rear speakers and a factory trip computer (from salvage yard, when she was 14 yrs old). Sorry no before pictures except the 1985 ones, I got digital camera for Christmas.

Washed with Megs gold class and chenille mitt
Used Turtle wax Color Back to remove oxidation
Clayed entire car with Megs kit
Cleaned and touched up all nicks
Megs 80 and green Sonus pad
Megs 16 wax
Vynalex all rubber and plastic including dash
Just vacuumed interior as it had never had spills
Stoners IG and Eagle 1 WAUD on windows
Megs gold class endurance on all tires
Wheels with P21S

April 12. 1985

April 9, 2005

MongooseGA · 04-09-05, 04:57

Very nice.

Pretty cool that you've had her for 20 years and she still looks like she does. Was she a daily driver when you got her or just a 'special occaison' car?

I've gotta ask, are you still sporting the '85 chic?

pdsterns · 04-09-05, 05:09

85 chic? ROFLMAO Aw come on. It was a Easter Monday morning, my buddy and I snuck out from work, drove up to the port, hence the tie. I don't have the bells anymore. Actually I'm exactly 20 years older and grayer.

She got used in nice weather and some snow. Never hit or scratched.

bboy850 · 04-09-05, 05:26

nice car...aged like fine wine!

Lets see some pics of the Porsche!

Accumulator · 04-09-05, 05:50

Wow, I just *LOVE* this car! I know better than to ask if you'd sell her

Spilchy · 04-09-05, 06:21

The old blue NJ license plates! Not many around. I have a small collection in my tool room!

Very nice car; unique, great condition. A nice piece of Audi history.

Reminds me of my 86 Saab 9000S. Quirky, idiosyncratic, requiring a special relationship.

Can we see the Porsche 72 911E Targa??!!

pdsterns · 04-09-05, 09:37

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Originally posted by Spilchy
The old blue NJ license plates! Not many around. I have a small collection in my tool room!

Very nice car; unique, great condition. A nice piece of Audi history.

Reminds me of my 86 Saab 9000S. Quirky, idiosyncratic, requiring a special relationship.

Can we see the Porsche 72 911E Targa??!!

No, no, no, no, ok

pdsterns · 04-09-05, 09:39

Okay, I uncovered her and she is a bit dusty but she is pretty nice. She is my next project with pc. Bought Emily in 72 and never let her go. Donâ€™t tell anybody I took pictures of her in the garage. 50k miles, lots of autocrosses and drivers education at Limerock. Won Porsche autocross championship with her in 73 and 74 in NNJR.

SilverLexus · 04-09-05, 11:06

Nice Porsche!

bboy850 · 04-09-05, 11:11

nice porsche...my dad owned three similar porsches but unfortunately sold them when he had us 3 kids haha

why are the wheels different colours though?

EdLancer · 04-10-05, 12:19

I love those older Audis, had three 5000 Quattro myself and I miss them !

Crazy Quattro · 04-10-05, 02:10

drool, such nice cars!