Is the Audi R8 a good investment?

The thesis

The gated six-speed manual R8 V10 is the last naturally aspirated, manual-transmission Audi supercar; Gen 2 went PDK-only in 2015. Sharing the Gallardo's 5.2-litre V10 (518 bhp), it delivers Lamborghini drama with Audi usability. Around 37% of 6,042 Gen 1 R8s were manuals (~2,235 units), but they rarely come to market. Hagerty Bull Market 2023 flagged it as an appreciator. UK values £45–85k, comfortably in budget. The market hasn't priced in last-of-breed scarcity yet; this is pre-run territory.