Not often do we come across the term “practical” when reviewing collector car ads. Then again, not all that many collector cars have all-wheel drive and big ol’ cargo spaces like this 1986 Audi 5000CS Quattro Avant for sale on Hemmings.com, a car that appears remarkably well preserved and that has recently undergone quite a bit of work to keep it on the road. Bonus, in addition to its turbocharged engine, it has the five-speed transmission, so it doesn’t exactly sacrifice performance for all of its practicality. From the seller’s description:

I am the second owner of this vintage Audi all-wheel-drive wagon with manual transmission, locking differentials, and 2.2L turbo 5 cylinder engine — the engine that won multiple Group B rally championships and Pikes Peak hill races. This may be the only wagon of its vintage and type with a manual transmission in Canada. The car is great fun to drive and was restored by Mark Motors of Ottawa in 2010. I have had the car for just over three years and have done additional work to it. It is in excellent condition and is an efficient, fun, and practical car to own. The car is extemely capable in the snow and has locking centre and rear differentials. It is also super-efficient on the highway and gets 5L/100KM in highway driving between Ottawa and Montreal and 7.5L/100KM in the city.

Some of the work done recently to the car: * Repainted in original color by Mark Motors of Ottawa in their Audi/Porsche painting facility * New springs and suspension * New headliner * New gas tank and fuel accumulator * New oil cooler and lines (for turbo) * New radiator * New alternator * New brakes and brake accumulator * New exhaust * New clutch linkage * More updates available and full service history

The car is bone stock with no upgrades. It comes with stock rims with Conti all-seasons plus winter aluminum rims with Conti winter tires are also available. Both sets of tires have less than 7,500 miles on them each. This car is driven daily and has been a joy to own. I have recently purchased a truck and simply don’t have room in the driveway for both vehicles.

See more Audis for sale on Hemmings.com.