What happened to the Quattro from Ashes to Ashes?
What happened to the Quattro from Ashes to Ashes?
Classic car enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that the Audi Quattro from hit BBC drama Ashes to Ashes is up for auction on eBay. The famous red Audi Quattro is best known as an unmarked police car featured in 16 episodes of the Eighties-based show. The auction is currently live on eBay and ends on Sunday evening.
Who owns the Audi Quattro in Ashes to Ashes?
Fire up the quattro, Pudsey! Philip Glenister, the actor who played DGI Gene Hunt in Ashes to Ashes, has this message for classic car collectors who want to do their bit for charity: “If you want to fire up the quattro, first you have to fire up your wallets!”
What car did Gene Hunt Drive in Ashes to Ashes?
In the new series, set in the 80s, detective Gene Hunt (Glenister) swaps his 1974-registered golden Ford Cortina for a red Audi Quattro when he is lured from Manchester by the London Met to take on the “southern nancy criminal scum.”
Who said Fire up the Quattro?
It was a catchphrase that Ashes to Ashes viewers now associate with the politically-incorrect, hard-talking, womanising DCI Gene Hunt. And Philip Glenister, who played the Mancunian copper in the Eighties time-travelling police drama, has revealed that it was he who came up with his famous line – ‘Fire up the Quattro!’
Did Philip Glenister drive the Quattro?
Philip Glenister has revealed frightened BBC bosses have banned him from driving his character’s Audi Quattro in Ashes To Ashes. Glenister also revealed that co-stars Marshall Lancaster and Dean Andrews are forbidden from taking the wheel.
What Audi is in life on Mars?
Audi Quattros
Two red 1983 Audi Quattros were used during filming. The original, used on Series 1, did not have a sunroof. For Series 2, a second “stunt car” was used which did have a sunroof.
Which episode fire up the Quattro?
Top Gear Meets Ashes to Ashes
Fire Up the Quattro (also known as Top Gear Meets Ashes to Ashes) is a non-canon mini-episode of Ashes to Ashes made for Children in Need 2008….Fire Up the Quattro (Mini Episode)
| The “Hamster”. | |
|---|---|
| Fire Up the Quattro (Children in Need special) | |
| Director: | N/A |
| Previous episode: | Alex’s Big Day |
| Next episode: | Series 2: Episode 1 |
What does it mean to fire up?
1 : to start (something) by lighting a fire We fired up the grill for the barbecue. Before we start working let’s fire up the coffeemaker. 3 : to fill (someone) with energy or enthusiasm The coach fired up the players with a pep talk. —usually used as (be/get) fired up We were fired up for the concert.
Who drove the Audi Quattro?
In 1988, the Audi Ur-Quattro driven by Audi Tradition driver Luciano Viaro won the 13th Silvretta Classic Montafon….Quattro – A1 and A2 evolutions.
| Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2 | |
|---|---|
| Layout | longitudinal front-engine four-wheel-drive |
| Related | Audi Quattro |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.1 L (2,110 cc) turbocharged I5 |
Who did the stunt driving in Ashes to Ashes?
Philip Glenister
MACHO man DCI Gene Hunt took no prisoners in Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes. But the actor who played him, Philip Glenister, 52, is more of a luvvy who balked at doing stunts for new TV series Prey and who admits being bored of the gym.
Is the Audi Quattro From Ashes to ashes on eBay?
Classic car enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that the Audi Quattro from hit BBC drama Ashes to Ashes is up for auction on eBay. The famous red Audi Quattro is best known as an unmarked police car featured in 16 episodes of the Eighties-based show.
What kind of car was in Ashes to ashes?
Philip Glenister and Keeley Hawes led the Ashes to Ashes cast, but the Audi Quattro was the real star for many fans. This older 2.1-litre turbo powered Audi Quattro has been in storage since its final Ashes to Ashes appearance. Its mileage figures trump even the most recent used cars, too, the car having done just over 100 miles in five years.
What was the winning bid for Ashes to ashes?
The winning bid on the car that starred in Ashes to Ashes was an impressive £38,598, and every penny will go to BBC Children In Need. It’s more than double the market value for a standard 10-valve Quattro, and shows what the power of television and celebrity association can achieve for a good cause.
Who was the actor who played Gene Hunt in Ashes to ashes?
At the time of writing the quattro had reached £28,100 after 139 bids on ebay. Philip Glenister, the actor who played DGI Gene Hunt in Ashes to Ashes, has this message for classic car collectors who want to do their bit for charity: “If you want to fire up the quattro, first you have to fire up your wallets!”