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Highlights
- Rare pre-facelift C1 model in desirable 100BHP LS specification
- Single former registered keeper from new
- Just 110,000 km (68,350 miles) from new according to the vendor
- Preserved by the South African climate
The Appeal
This 1973 Audi 100 LS forms part of the carefully curated Blaauwbank Collection, which includes an eclectic mix of multi-generational cars, stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled dry-storage hangars in the arid climate of Central South Africa.
The Audi 100 C1 marked a bold step forward in automotive design when it debuted in the early 1970s. With its front-wheel-drive layout, unusual for a premium saloon of the era, it offered substantial interior space and practicality while challenging established rivals from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Our example is the highly desirable pre-facelift C1 in LS specification, boasting the more powerful 100bhp engine option.
The Audi 100 C1 marked a bold step forward in automotive design when it debuted in the early 1970s. With its front-wheel-drive layout, unusual for a premium saloon of the era, it offered substantial interior space and practicality while challenging established rivals from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Our example is the highly desirable pre-facelift C1 in LS specification, boasting the more powerful 100bhp engine option.
What makes this 1973 Audi 100 LS truly special is its remarkable originality and preservation. Having spent its entire life in the dry climate of South Africa's Orange Free-State with just one former registered keeper, the vendor notes that this car presents in a way that defies expectations for a car of this vintage.
Recently serviced and reported to drive well, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fine example of Audi's pioneering luxury saloon.
Recently serviced and reported to drive well, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fine example of Audi's pioneering luxury saloon.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1973 and has had just one former registered keeper, Mrs Greyvenstein from the Kroonstad district of the Orange Free-State, South Africa
- Showing 110,000 km (approximately 68,350 miles) on the odometer
- Recently serviced with fluid changes and a tune-up
- Being sold from a large private collection
- Has been dry stored in a custom-built facility in central South Africa
The Condition
- Bodywork is presented in unrestored, original condition
- The vendor states the car is "as dry as can be"
- Original paintwork appears to be well-preserved
- The vendor states the interior presents "beautifully" in its original specification
- All trim is reported to be in very good order
- The vendor reports that all accessories and features function with "a touch of German precision"
- Described as being in "near time warp condition"
The Mechanics
- 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol
- Four-speed manual transmission
- 100bhp in LS specification
- Recently serviced, including fluid changes and tune-up
- The vendor reports the car is "truly nippy and pulls incredibly well"
- Front-wheel drive configuration
- The vendor states the car runs and drives as it should
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