The Vintage Classic Press Release March 2009
Right. Lets’s fire up the Quattro again!
By Bollinger knickers – it’s back! The Gene Genie and his trusty steed, a red Audi UR Quattro Turbo, return courtesy of BBC1 to the small screen in mid April with series 2 of Ashes to Ashes.
Viewers can now experience “Firing up the Quattro” for themselves.
Believed to be the only one available for self drive hire in the world,
the early red Audi UR Quattro Turbo from Vintage Classics is similar to the car
driven by Philip Glenister in the TV series and it is also available for Film and TV work
This rare classic 80’s icon, expertly maintained by Audi specialist Dialynx and resplendent in tornado red, has been enjoyed by classic enthusiasts, birthday boys and as an unusual wedding car over the last few months.
Vintage Classics is located in Wiltshire on the border to the Cotswolds, Dorset, Somerset
and Hampshire, a beautiful location for a perfect driving experience.
So, if you fancy a drive up the Fosse way to the Cotswolds in an 80’s legend, a trip to Stonehenge or just want to be Gene Hunt for the day, contact Vintage Classics, www.vintage-classics.co.uk or call 01225 703377
Vintage Classics are members of the Historic and Classic car Hirers Guild (HCHG) the longest established, most experienced classic car hire trade association in UK.
Note to Editors
Vintage Classics
Vintage Classics of Melksham Wiltshire was established in 2004 and is a partnership of Philip Rowe and Nikki Green both passionate classic car enthusiasts.
If you wish to feature the Audi we would be happy to consider reduced rates for your readers (driver conditions apply) please contact Phil Rowe or Nikki Green to discuss.
Audi UR Quattro Turbo
Launched at the Geneva Motor show in 1980 the first quattro’s were introduced to the UK market at the beginning of 1981, initially left hand drive only but by the end of 1982 Audi were producing right hand drive models. With a permanent four wheel drive system and a fuel injected turbo engine the UR quattro was a legend in the making. Originally only 400 rally specification cars were going to be produced but due to demand around 11,000 cars were sold. The last car built was in 1991 which has been retained in Audi’s museum. The limited number of right hand drive cars in the UK has made it a rare and collectable car.