Welcome to my advert for my Phantom Black Pearl 2008 Audi R8 V8 Manual, with 51,000 miles. **Ownership Info:** I purchased the car in May 2020 from a respected sports car dealer and am the 3rd owner (2 previous keepers). I've added 10,000 miles - none on track and the vehicle has lived exclusively in an underground garage. It's fitted with a Top Gear F1 Valved Exhaust, which sounds incredible with valves open, but can be closed for a stock-like tone or quieter drives. The original backbox is included in the sale if desired. **Notable Options:** - Mag ride (rear dampers replaced 5,000 miles ago; fronts in excellent condition) - Illuminated engine bay - Carbon blades - Heated seats - Front and rear parking sensors **Service & Maintenance:** Full, documented service history. Work during my ownership includes: - **Apr 2025 (51k):** Full inspection service - The Phirm (Audi specialist, Camberley) - **Mar 2025 (50.2k):** MOT - no advisories - **Mar 2025:** Wheels refurbished to Porsche Satin Aurum Gold + new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S front tyres - **Oct 2023 (49k):** 20k inspection service - VAS Motion (Audi specialist) - **Aug 2022 (47k):** Major service inc. spark plugs + rear Mag ride dampers - VAS Motion - **Jul 2021 (44.7k):** Full service - REP Performance - **Jul 2020:** Full detail + ceramic coating - Divine Detail - **Jun 2020 (41k):** Carbon clean + Top Gear Exhaust fitted - **May 2020 (40k):** Pre-delivery service - Top Gear Specialist Cars **Disclosures (age-commensurate):** - Light stone chips on front end - Light scratches on left carbon blade clear coat (likely polishable) - Some driver's side bolster wear (common on these cars) - A/C currently inoperable - I've tried a re-gas and pressure switch replacement, so likely the compressor. These are a known issue on V8 R8s. I've adjusted the asking price to reflect this, as replacing it is costly due to its positioning. Most R8 V8s will have this go so better to budget for it and get it done by a specialist of your choosing early in ownership. **Summary:** Aside from the A/C, the car is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition - technicians at VAS Motion described it as one of the cleanest Gen 1 R8s they've seen. It's a fantastic example of an appreciating modern classic. Selling to move into a Cayman GT4. Happy to answer any questions - viewings welcome, but no groups please.