Rescued a 1988 US-spec Audi 80 in Russia! Need help uncovering its history and US market details.
Howdy partners! I recently got my hands on a 1988 US-spec Audi 80 here in Russia, and I'm really eager to dig up some of its US history and learn more about this specific market model, as they are pretty rare over here.
Are there any ways to track down more info about previous owners? I have a Carfax report showing it was first registered in Rochester, NY, and then had 3 subsequent owners across Pennsylvania before going to auction. Has anyone had luck finding previous owners on Facebook or elsewhere?
What would the estimated original MSRP have been? I bet it's a pretty basic version for the US spec (full power windows/mirrors/sunroof, A/C, Audi/Blaupunkt Auto Reverse Cassette Radio, 2.0L, 3-speed Automatic, Velour interior with an armrest). If anybody has any scans of the 80 B3 US brochures, that would be much appreciated!
It has a "#1 Cochran" sticker on the bumper and two white and red pinstripes running down both sides of the car. What could be the story behind the stripes? Was it a typical dealership add-on back in the day, or factory paint?
Question about the VIN on the firewall. All the stickers on this car have the WAUEB0... VIN, which indicates the US spec. But on the firewall itself, it’s stamped with a WAUZZZ... VIN (with the same ending digits). Is it true that Audi stamped the US-spec bodies with the standard Euro WAUZZZ VIN at the factory, but then coded them as WAUEB0 on the official tags for the US market?
Lastly, I'm looking for a 3D-printable model for the bumper plugs (I believe the part numbers are 893 807 245 and 893 807 246). I can’t imagine how to find them anywhere.
Thanks in advance for any info!