1991 Audi S2 Coupe Quattro Manual

Highlights

• Rare as hens’ teeth

• Five-cylinder engine  

• Manual Gearbox 

• All-wheel drive 

• Original interior 

Overview

Before we begin to sing the praises of this extremely rare and lovely Audi S2 we’d first like to draw your attention to its number plate, which will appeal to sailors, manufacturers of pinboards, and polite Scandinavians alike. So if your name’s Sven and you use thumbtacks to pin up the nautical charts in your pilot house, then you’re in luck. 

And if you don’t fit this niche demographic, then you’re still going to want to have a look at this Audi. The S2 is now solidly wedged into the Modern Classic category of cars which we had forgotten about. But it’s worth remembering for its smooth five-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive configuration. It followed the Quattro of the 1980s, and brought more rounded styling with a softer look. 

Looking at it from a modern standpoint, the S2 still looks good. The sleek hatchback with its rear spoiler adds a touch of flair, and the three-door layout shows you it means business. And this particular example has been enhanced by the addition of a Miltek exhaust system to produce a melodious soundtrack as well. 

The car is pleasantly original throughout, with a largely unchanged interior — other than some extra gauges and a slightly newer stereo head unit. So you can step straight back into the 1990s as you sink into the cloth seats and start up the 2.2-litre engine. And there’s even a proudly positioned locking differential button on the centre console. 

If you hate arriving at an event to find out you’re wearing the same dress as somebody else, you’ll enjoy being safe in the knowledge that there are only a handful of S2s still on the road today. And one of them could be yours. Chances like this don’t come along very often. 

History and documentation

• Registered 1 Jan 1991

• Stamped service book with services as follows: Dec 1991 @ 18,227 miles, Feb 1993 @ 44,503 miles, Apr 1994 @ 76,537 miles

• Original set of Audi owner’s books

• Original leather document folder 

• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates

• Two keys

• Current MOT expires 9 Apr 2026

• V5 present in owner’s name

• Three former keepers

• Current owner since Sep 2021

• HPI clear

Interior

• A pleasantly original interior throughout 

• Cloth-upholstered seats and door cards 

• There is some wear to the driver’s seat 

• Signs of wear and marks from use throughout 

• Manual seat adjusters

• The carpets are well presented for their age, with a little more wear in the driver’s footwell

• Some scuffs and marks on the door cards

• The driver’s interior door handle trim is coming away slightly 

• Leather-trimmed steering wheel

• The accelerator pedal is missing its rubber cover 

• The dashboard is largely original, with the addition of a set of auxiliary gauges and a new stereo head unit

• Original heater control dials 

• Analogue instruments

• Some flaking on the face of the tachometer 

• Rear seating for three passengers 

• Four electric windows — an option when new

• The headlining is well secured, with some light signs of use 

• Electric sunroof 

• Air conditioning 

• Spacious boot to the rear, with hatchback bootlid

• Full size spare wheel with cover 

• Rear parcel shelf in complete condition

Exterior

• Sleek 90s styling, with a prominent rear wing 

• Metallic green paint

• Three-door hatchback layout 

• The paint shows some chips and small scratches throughout 

• Body panels generally well presented 

• There is a dent in the offside front wing 

• Some bubbling above the windscreen and on the rear pillars 

• 16-inch alloy wheels

• Some cracking to the tyres

• The alloy wheels are well presented, with only some light scuffs 

• Badges present front and rear

• Headlight lenses clear and bright 

• Front headlight washers

• There is a very small crack in the offside rear light cluster 

• There is a little surface corrosion on the underside, as usual for a car of this age 

• Stainless steel exhaust 

• The seller tells us that the car was dry stored for 19 years before they purchased it in 2021

Mechanical

• 2,266 cc five-cylinder engine

• Produces 217 bhp, and 228 lb ft

• Top speed 154 mph, 0-62 mph in 5.7  seconds

• Five-speed manual gearbox

• All-wheel drive

• Engine bay clean for its age 

• There is some corrosion to the suspension components

• The seller tells us that they have recently replaced the battery and alternator

• The car is said to start well, and sound great, thanks to the Miltek twin tailpipes 

• No warning lights reported 

Summary

It’s a shame that there aren’t many S2s left, because they’re a thoroughly lovely car. It’ll go pretty much anywhere and do anything you want, with its all-wheel drive transmission and smooth, five-cylinder engine. And you’ll be doing your bit to preserve a rare piece of automotive heritage.

This example looks just the ticket for its next owner to enjoy a rare modern classic coupe.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Bradford, West Yorkshire.