rhbelter
New member
- Joined
- May 2, 2004
- Location
- Carmel, CA
Ho, TDI folks,
My Quantum Turbo Diesel COUPE is now on ebay under "other models". Below is the "prose" which is included on my ebay listing.
Volkswagon Quantum Turbo Diesel Rare Collectable Not TDI
I am selling my very rare 1982 Volkswagon Quantum Turbo Diesel Coupe.
You RARE CAR CRAZIES will really love this one!!!! It is almost certainly the most rare production VW to be found.
So rare that there is nothing even in second place! I have owned this car as my daily driver for about ten years, and have
seen a few gasoline coupes, but never another Turbo Diesel Coupe. There were quite a few sedans and wagons.
Furthur, from the VIN, WVWCH0321CE157000, my claim is that it is the FIRST ONE BUILT.
I've not been able to verify this -- The VW people don't even seem to remember that they built it.
The 1600cc turbo diesel engine is mounted fore and aft, so that it can be soft mounted, and is much smoother than
the crosswise engine Golf. The five speed transmission is the best synchro I have ever driven. It shifts just great
without the clutch. Car is perfectly comfortable at 70 mph, in fact, I just drove it to LA on Tuesday. It is NOT a
"back yard derelict". Miles -184,000- Rebuilt engine at 143,950. R-12 A/C is still working fine. The pix show the
instrument panel, which inludes a Westach Boost/EGT gage (~$140.00). Compact spare tire, plus a matching spare mag wheel.
Rear shocks ~two years ago. New windshield about a year ago. No evidence of any crash damage.
Here is the place to tell you that the car is "PERFECT".
It is NOT!!!!
The pix make it look better than it is. The paint is bad, but there are no significant dents -- just car door rash. Furthur, there
is virtually no rust. The right shock-spring tower has some rust which should be treated, and that is just about "it".
The sunroof needs work, and does not close or move properly. The door weatherstripping needs attention -- air leaks. The instruments
and warning lights are --"so-so". Tach does not work, and the oil pressure warning is intermittant. (The instrument electric flex panel needs some
professional attention). I have added LED's which serve the functions OK. The cushion material (that lousy horse hair) in the front
seat backs is shot. The foam bottoms, and entire back seat cushions are OK. The fabric is not -- pretty ratty.
OK --- Reserve is $1000.00 A good running and economical turbo diesel with working A/C is worth that any day as a daily driver.
Plus, this one includes ultimate "bragging rights" for the world's most rare VW. Drive it as a daily driver, and MAYBE the world
will someday realize what a unique and valuable vehicle it is.
Please bid LOUD AND OFTEN.
My Quantum Turbo Diesel COUPE is now on ebay under "other models". Below is the "prose" which is included on my ebay listing.
Volkswagon Quantum Turbo Diesel Rare Collectable Not TDI
I am selling my very rare 1982 Volkswagon Quantum Turbo Diesel Coupe.
You RARE CAR CRAZIES will really love this one!!!! It is almost certainly the most rare production VW to be found.
So rare that there is nothing even in second place! I have owned this car as my daily driver for about ten years, and have
seen a few gasoline coupes, but never another Turbo Diesel Coupe. There were quite a few sedans and wagons.
Furthur, from the VIN, WVWCH0321CE157000, my claim is that it is the FIRST ONE BUILT.
I've not been able to verify this -- The VW people don't even seem to remember that they built it.
The 1600cc turbo diesel engine is mounted fore and aft, so that it can be soft mounted, and is much smoother than
the crosswise engine Golf. The five speed transmission is the best synchro I have ever driven. It shifts just great
without the clutch. Car is perfectly comfortable at 70 mph, in fact, I just drove it to LA on Tuesday. It is NOT a
"back yard derelict". Miles -184,000- Rebuilt engine at 143,950. R-12 A/C is still working fine. The pix show the
instrument panel, which inludes a Westach Boost/EGT gage (~$140.00). Compact spare tire, plus a matching spare mag wheel.
Rear shocks ~two years ago. New windshield about a year ago. No evidence of any crash damage.
Here is the place to tell you that the car is "PERFECT".
It is NOT!!!!
The pix make it look better than it is. The paint is bad, but there are no significant dents -- just car door rash. Furthur, there
is virtually no rust. The right shock-spring tower has some rust which should be treated, and that is just about "it".
The sunroof needs work, and does not close or move properly. The door weatherstripping needs attention -- air leaks. The instruments
and warning lights are --"so-so". Tach does not work, and the oil pressure warning is intermittant. (The instrument electric flex panel needs some
professional attention). I have added LED's which serve the functions OK. The cushion material (that lousy horse hair) in the front
seat backs is shot. The foam bottoms, and entire back seat cushions are OK. The fabric is not -- pretty ratty.
OK --- Reserve is $1000.00 A good running and economical turbo diesel with working A/C is worth that any day as a daily driver.
Plus, this one includes ultimate "bragging rights" for the world's most rare VW. Drive it as a daily driver, and MAYBE the world
will someday realize what a unique and valuable vehicle it is.
Please bid LOUD AND OFTEN.