Originally Posted by teach

Very nice! Rob's car, right? How recently did you purchase it?

Originally Posted by Rogviler

I can't speak for Canada, but in the US they're "rare", but not expensive. People talk about them like they're gold but I've seen them sit unsold and then everyone throws a fit when it goes to the scrap yard.

So they're kind of a weird car as far as finding and buying one. But I wouldn't say they're hard to find, it's just a matter of finding someone who hasn't given up on selling theirs and still has an ad out somewhere. I would think you'd be better off putting out a "want to buy" ad. Just be careful with the price. I wouldn't pay more than a comparable 4000 quattro. Rarer doesn't automatically make it not suck as a driver's car.

As far as making one into a quattro, I've mulled this, both from starting with a 5+5 and starting with a 4000 quattro. I don't know which would be easier. Either way you're having to do some major chopping and splicing. Awhile back I asked on one of the other sites and they were more concerned with saying what a stupid idea it was than actually discussing the work involved, so i came away with very few answers.

I kind of settled on some sort of combo of a 4000 quattro plus a Coupe GT for the doors and possibly the roof and windshield. At least you wouldn't have to swap basically the entire drivetrain and the floor and I don't know what else. The good news is that you're looking at basically the same wheelbase and length between the 5+5, 4000 quattro, and Coupe GT. Any differences can be massaged out.

I think it would be a cool project to see done. A lot of work, yes, but it would be worth doing just because it would be unique and neat. If you've got the time and money, do it. Personally, while I was at it anyway I would shorten the car to get rid of that "broad side of a barn" look that coupes shouldn't have.

Something like this (but without the split rear side window):



-Rog