As a VW owner and enthusiast, I am familiar with the concept of improving a car through aftermarket modifications. There is quite a large percentage of Volkswagens on the road with at least something done to them. It’s because VW’s (and of course, Audis) respond particularly well to small modifications. I’m sure this is largely due to the ubiquitous 1.8L 20-valve Turbo engine (commonly known as the One-Eight Tee. Natch.)
Here are a few more photos from Worthersee that didn’t really fit in the main post. There were some really neat cars there, to be sure
Since it’s introduction in 1996, the Audi A4 has been a key player in the entry-level luxury car market. For a while, Audi was merely happy playing second-fiddle to BMW’s sublime 3-series. That’s not a bad market position to be in, when you’re just coming off of a massive PR scare involving 5000’s that like to run people over of their own accord. Well, actually, mainly due to driver error. But that’s another story for another day.
But with the introduction of the updated (B6 chassis) A4 in 2002, Audi went after the big dog full-force. The new A4 was larger, more refined, more luxurious, and faster - including the 4.2L V8-powered S4.
Saturday, the car show was held at the Helendorf Inn at the heart of Helen. Despite using three separate lots, the show soon overflowed and cars were double and triple parked, with the main lot four cars deep. There was a wide variety of cars on display, from vintage slammed aircooled rides to the latest and greatest MKV GTI’s and R32’s. Old school, new school, or no school at all, it was present and accounted for. Here are a few of the highlights.
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of an article I intended to finish a few weeks ago. I got distracted. It happens.
Moving along in the dream garage, we come to an absolutely crucial choice:
6) 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Estate
