The interior is quite similar to that of the four-door sedan, except for the bespoke steering wheel specially designed for the coupe.

Due to the low mileage and careful storage of this example, its trim has lasted remarkably well, the wood is undamaged, the carpets are unworn, and the dashboard shows no signs of the usual large cracks. Although the chrome on the doors shows a little patina, the seats hardly look sat in.

The Mercedes-designed 1.9-liter engine gives the car plenty of low-down grunt, providing a sporty drive that makes it to 60 m.p.h. in only 10.2 seconds. Not bad for 1973! Having only covered minimal mileage during the last 38 years, the engine continues to perform well and has just benefited from a full service. The four-speed gearbox is still in fine fettle and slots through the gears with no problems.

The coupe is still fitted with its 14-inch steel wheels and original chrome hubcaps, all of which are in excellent condition other than a couple of light curb marks on the N/S front wheel. The tires are matching Bridgestones within the legal limit.

These coupes were outfitted with an advanced stabilizing braking system that almost completely eliminated pulling to one side and skidding--well ahead of its time in the early Seventies. The brakes are in good working order, pulling the car up quickly in a straight line.

First registered in October 1973 as one of the 3,146 Audi 100 S Coupés built for the U.K. market, this example is believed to be one of fewer than 50 still in existence. It is a rare piece of Audi's history indeed.

The current owner has had the car since 1993. A Vehicle Condition Report attests that car was in first-class condition back in 1991, with 13,461 miles on the clock. The current mileage on the odometer is believed to be accurate. As this rare Audi 100 Coupé is now more than 25 years old, it can be imported into the United States without the need to comply with safety and emissions regulations.

If you show up at a classic car event in this Audi 100 Coupé, you can be certain that you will not see another.

Those interested in more information about this featured vehicle should get in touch with James Mann at 4 Star Classics. The U.K.-based company can assist with meeting the requirements to export the car to the United States, if necessary.