Sold | Ex Hannu Mikkola – Winner of the 1983 Rally of Portugal 1983 Audi Quattro A2 Group B Works '#R38

Page Contents

Enquire Now

View All Images

£752,962 (Est: £776,700 - £1,035,600)

Ex Hannu Mikkola – Winner of the 1983 Rally of Portugal 1983 Audi Quattro A2 Group B Works '#R38

Monaco • 24 Apr 2026 • Lot 133

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1983 Audi Quattro A2 Group B Works '#R38' is a significant piece of rally history, having been driven by Hannu Mikkola, and winner of the 1983 Rally of Portugal. Recently restored by VMS Compétition, it retains its original engine block and Kevlar components, adding to its appeal for collectors.

Condition

7

The car has been restored, but the bodywork retains its period battle scars on the floor panels. The listing also mentions that the car is a competition car and is not supplied with registration documents. This suggests that the car may not be in perfect condition, but it is still in overall solid condition.

/ 10

[Transmission]

Transmission:

85ZDA900018

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

[Reg Number]

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Roll cage No.

Matter R38 – 7-82 • Official factory Audi Sport - works car • Ex Monte-Carlo, ex Portugal, ex Acropolis, ex 1000 Lakes • From one of the most iconic Group B seasons • Car that contributed to the Mikkola–Hertz title • Restored by VMS Compétition • Known history One of the most influential models of recent decades, the Audi Quattro popularised four-wheel drive.

Launched in 1980, the Quattro was based on the Coupé GT body shell; although outwardly similar, it used a different floorpan to accommodate its all-wheel-drive system and independent rear suspension.

The engine was an evolution of the 2.1-litre inline five-cylinder with a single overhead camshaft, first seen in the 200 saloon.

Equipped with a KKK turbocharger, it produced 200 horsepower in road-going form, with significantly greater output available in competition specification.

Phenomenally fast and offering outstanding road holding, the Quattro excelled in international rallying, winning the 1982 World Manufac...