Market Find: One of One Audi exclusive Bordeaux Violet B5 RS 4 Avant

What: 2001 Audi RS 4 Avant
Color: Bordeaux Violet (unknown)
Chassis #: undisclosed
Mileage: 42,000 km, 26,097 miles
Price: €115,0000
CarFax: N/A
Window Sticker: N/A
Location: Garage 11, Oxie, Sweden
Auction Link: Link

While we find any tailored car to be special, cars in the rarest of colors built in eras where rare specifications weren’t that prevalent grab us a little extra hard. Now, make it a car like and enthusiast legend like the B5 RS 4 with its Cosworth-tuned-from-the-factory 2.7-liter biturbo and wagon configuration and we’re even more enthused.

Specifically, this is a B5 RS 4 painted in Bordeaux Violet from the factory according to the dealership Garage 11 in Oxie, Sweden. We researched and couldn’t find any further reference of the color, so have not included a color code.

According to the listing, the car was sold new in Sweden and was held by its original owner until 2016. The listing states three owners, but also that Garage 11 has been in possession of the car since 2016 so the second owner wouldn’t have kept it long. In that time, it’s been driven just 42,000 km, which translates to about 26,097 miles.

The listing does mention a very few modifications. Namely, it’s got AP Racing brakes and a slightly lowered suspension.

Pricing is robust for a B5 RS 4, but we’d argue fair for rarity and low mileage condition. It’s doubtful you’ll find much of any direct comps for this car, but B5 RS 4s can run the sub-$100K spectrum depending on modifications and miles. As mentioned, Audi exclusive examples are more rare than you’ll find today because tailoring was a less popular business at the time.

One last thing, the car’s first registration is 06/2021 meaning you’ve got about a year until it’s importable into the U.S.A., though is eligible for Canada today. We’re guessing this car will appeal to a serious collector who probably doesn’t have a problem dealing with waiting for a year for importation, but wanted to make a note of it just the same.