First U.S.-Spec Audi R8 V10 Fetches $500,000 At Auction
Proceeds from Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance Auction Donated to Boys & Girls Clubs
The very first Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI was auctioned off at the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance yesterday for a cool half a million dollars, with all of the proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Clubs. With a retail value of $180,000, the 535hp exotic fetched more than double its value.
“This was an opportunity to be crowned the first owner in the United States of a stunning Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro,” said Rick Case, Founder of the Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance. “The winning bidder even received an official certificate of authenticity verifying that this particular 2010 Audi R8 V10 is the first in the country.”
“The live and silent auctions at the Gala always feature amazing items,” said James E. McDonnell IV, Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance Event Chairman. “But this year we have truly topped the charts. In fact, the auction line-up has made a mark in history by offering one of the most sought after vehicles in the country to guests.”
Audi of America R8 Product Manager Chas Murphy was so impressed with the bidding that he immediately offered a second R8 V10, which also sold that evening.
Impressively, the R8 fetched significant more than a Ferrari California that was auctioned off as well. The California, retailing for $225,000, fetched $350,000. Stuart Hayim, owner of Ferrari-Maserati of Fort Lauderdale arranged for the California to be auctioned off with proceeds from that sale also benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs.
Other auction items included a dinner for four with David Letterman and Bobby Rahal, which fetched $100,000. Dinner with Roger Penske, his family and driving team, to take place at the Indianapolis 500, was also auction off. Howie Mandel was even on hand, providing the entertainment.
Official release after the jump:
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