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Car of the Day: August 1, 2015; Schuco '74 Audi 80 / Fox Coupe
Topic Started: Aug 1 2015, 12:57 AM (530 Views)
Dean-o-mite
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Today's car of the day is Schuco's 1974 Audi 80 / Fox Coupe.


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The Audi 80 is a compact executive car produced by the German manufacturer Audi (initially known as Auto Union and Audi NSU Auto Union) from 1966 to 1996. It shared its platform with the Volkswagen Passat from 1973 to 1986. In North America and Australia, the 80 was sold as the Audi Fox for model years 1973–79, and as the Audi 4000 for model years 1980–87 in the USA.



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For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: Audi 80


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I've never heard of the Audi Fox before today, so that was interesting to learn and something I am going to have to look for on a real car. The old Schuco models were made in West Germany and are rivet-less, being held together by tight fit, which is kind of unique.


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This model debuted in Europe in 1972 (with factory production starting in May 1972) as the Audi 80, and in 1973 in Australia and the United States as the Audi Fox, and was available as either a two-door or a four-door saloon (sedan). It effectively took the place of several models that Audi had discontinued (the F103 series, which included the first model designated as an "Audi 80"), and provided the company with a viable rival to the Opel Ascona and the Ford Taunus. The Audi 80 was first equipped with 1.3- and 1.5-litre SOHC inline-four petrol engines - the first appearance of the now legendary EA827 series of engines, whose descendants are still used in VW Group vehicles to the present day. The internal combustion engines were available in various rated power outputs, from 54 hp to 84 hp.



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So someone did make an Audi Fox! Schuco! (with hubcaps no less!)
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Sirentoys
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Great Car! Must not search ebay. Must not search eBay.

What does the Fox say?

IN my case ouch. I remember being in an accident with my dad totaling almost this exact car in Newark NJ.

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Hobie-wan
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Good looking little daily driver.
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pjedsel
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:toy: Ah yes, another brand, Schuco, that I used to have a number of in my collection. :( Schuco made some very, very nice cars - mostly German but if I recall there was a Renault or two in the mix as well. A good, solid Audi 80 - opening doors too!
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Different variations...


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