Rare 1988 Audi UR Quattro, 1990 Lancia Delta Integrale Up for Auction
Very rare 1970 Ford Capri Mk1 will also be on the block at Classic Car Auctions’ Oct. 3 U.K. sale.
After the success of last month’s auction, Classic Car Auctions is now gearing up for their next sale at the Warwickshire Event Center in the U.K. on October 3. Early entries include a 1988 Audi UR Quattro, a 1990 Lancia Delta Integrale and a very rare 1970 Ford Capri Mk1. But what do all of these cars have in common? They all had successful competition siblings.
“These are three superb cars to get our October auction underway,” said Gary Dunne, Classic Car Auctions auction manager. “All of them are very well represented and of high quality.”
The Ford Capri is thought to be very special with possibly only 50 of these RS3100 left and originally built for homologation into European Touring Car Racing. This 1974 example is in what could be classified as show quality condition and suitable for any Concours where it has the potential to win. In the 1990s it underwent restoration with photographic evidence to show this. The car is finished in Modena Green with gold detailing around the power bulge and rear panel. With 48,000 warranted miles, loads of history including magazine articles and an estimate at $60,000 to $74,000, this is one good looking classic.
The next lot is a Lancia Delta Integrale. Famous for its success in international rallying, Lancia won six constructor titles from 1987 to 1992 with the Delta. This original 1990 U.K.-supplied example of the HF Integrale 8 valve underwent a factory-approved conversion to right-hand drive as there were only 50 right-hand drive factory cars built and none were imported to the U.K. Presented in the classic Monza Red and with 56,000 miles, this Lancia had a full body off restoration in 2008. It also comes with lots of documentation and history with marque specialists. At $12,000 to $15,000, it would be a very welcome addition to your garage.
Audi is famed for its Quattro four-wheel-drive systems and achieved huge success with their cars in international rallying with some of the most famous drivers. The desire for the road-going versions has always been strong and CCA have a very fine 1988 UR Quattro 10 valve. This original U.K. specification car has clearly been well cared for by its five former owners who have covered 97,000 miles. Finished in Tornado Red and with the digital dashboard, this Audi has had almost $5,000 spent on it including the refurbishing of the original Ronal wheels. A fabulous looking car estimated at $25,000 to $30,000, it will certainly get enthusiasts fired up.
“We will be building on the success of last month’s auction which had some fantastic interaction between the buyers and auction team to achieve great results,” Dunne added. CCA’s next classic car sale happens December 7 at Warwickshire Event Centre.
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