2001 Audi TT Coupe 5-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 2001 Audi TT continued the legacy of one of the most striking automotive designs of its era. First introduced as a concept in 1995, the TT entered production in 1998 and arrived in the U.S. for the 2000 model year. By 2001, it had already made a significant impact with its Bauhaus-inspired styling — characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes, and a minimalist interior.

Built on the Volkswagen Group’s PQ34 platform, shared with the VW Golf and Audi A3, the TT offered a unique blend of style and performance. The 2001 model came in both coupe and roadster variants, powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-four engine. Buyers could choose between a 180-horsepower front-wheel-drive version or a 225-hp Quattro all-wheel-drive model.

Following early concerns about high-speed handling, Audi added a rear spoiler and electronic stability control to improve safety and driving dynamics. These updates helped solidify the TT’s reputation as more than just a design exercise — it was a capable and engaging sports car, or, as Audi’s brochure stated, “The Audi TT is not just a car — it’s a statement. A bold expression of design purity and performance precision.”

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in bright blue paint over black leather high-back sport bucket seats

• 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-four engine rated at 180 hp

• Five-speed manual transmission

Features

• Two-door, front-wheel-drive coupe with rear hatch

• Front air dam

• Dual exhaust

• Fog lights

• Ultra platinum wheels with Delinte Thunder D7 255/35ZR18 tires

• Power steering, brakes (with ABS), windows, locks

• Anti-theft system

• Automatic Climate Control

• 160-mph speedometer and 7,000-rpm tachometer

• JVC CD stereo with Bluetooth, Sirius, and AUX, flip-up/down cover, and Bose speakers

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• The included CARFAX history report lists the following incidents; further details are provided in the report itself:

  • January 2009: "Damage report: accident reported"

• Paint chips up front, above driver’s door, on window trim, and passenger rearview mirror

• Scratch near driver’s door handle

• Headlight covers have yellowed

• Finish is wearing off wheels

• Outside edge of driver’s seat is torn and has been repaired with duct tape

• Previous owner has added RS badge; RS was not offered on U.S. versions until 2012

Ownership History

This 2001 Audi TT is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places itin Arizona, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: William Cooper  Phone: 469.463.4542  email: wcooper@hagerty.com 

Title in Transit:   

What does Title in Transit mean? 

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete. 

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.