Lot Ended
Description
One owner from new; only 19,726
miles; always garaged; fantastic discreet luxury
When Audi launched
the A8 in the mid-1990s, it marked a bold step into the luxury saloon market,
combining cutting-edge aluminum construction with quattro all-wheel drive and a
level of refinement to rival Mercedes and BMW. The long-wheelbase A8L offered
even greater comfort, with additional rear legroom and features aimed squarely
at the chauffeur-driven market. By 2001, the 4.2-litre V8 Quattro was the
flagship, delivering effortless performance with understated
elegance.
This particular example is
quite extraordinary. First registered in January 2001, it had no previous
keepers and remains a true one-owner car from new. Finished in dark blue with a
sumptuous grey leather interior, it has covered only 19,762 miles in 25 years —
averaging just 790 miles per year.
The specification includes
Bose sound system with Nakamichi head unit and remote control, Servotronic power
steering, electric slide/tilt glass sunroof, and additional rear footrests
befitting its long-wheelbase chauffeur-driven role.
Paperwork is
extensive, comprising the current advisory-free MOT valid until November 2026,
the V5C, 25 old MOT certificates, nine service stamps, handbook, invoices, and a
comprehensive file of maintenance and service work, including every old MOT
certificate — a remarkable record of continuity and
care.
This spectacular vehicle has
spent its life garaged at a prestigious Regents Park address, used exclusively
for chauffeur-driven personal transport of a distinguished individual. The
condition reflects this pampered existence, with the interior presenting
beautifully and the car retaining the aura of a flagship saloon that has been
lovingly preserved.
The Audi A8L 4.2 Quattro
remains a landmark model in the company’s history, combining advanced
engineering with discreet luxury. With such low mileage, single ownership,
impeccable provenance, and a complete documentary record, this example must be
among the finest survivors of its kind.
Contact:
david.tassell@brightwells.com