Fast estate cars were nothing new in 1994 but the RS2’s four-wheel drive and tractable turbocharged five-pot motor endowed it with easily accessible, all-conquering performance that, ironically, gave 911 drivers sweaty palms.

Deploying 315bhp the RS2 stops the clock at 4.8sec in the sprint to 62mph and goes on to a 162mph top speed, faster than any other estate car at the time.

As just 180 units of 2900 came with the wheel on the right-hand side, the RS2 is a rare beast.

First sold by Links of Macclesfield on the 18th May, 1995, this Avant has enjoyed a thorough service routine either side of careful storage.

There are 12 stamps in the original service book, with the majority covering the first 60k miles up until 2001, supplemented by a paper trail in the history folder that supports the car’s service and parts requirements from the last 20 years.

The owners preferred specialist, Tech 9 have looked after the car since 2023 and have attended to standard servicing requirements alongside work to the power steering, AC system and rear diff crossmember.

The history file, inclusive of all original literature and even dealer brochures, reads very well and will assure any prospect that the car has led a pampered life. Spare keys, MOT certificates and vehicle spec sheet are also present in the folder.

No star ship mileage, sticky switches nor worn interiors here, just a very sharp and beautifully maintained RS2 Avant that is without doubt a cut above the rest.

We would be delighted to arrange a viewing of this special Audi at our Rudgwick, West Sussex showroom, please contact Julien Sumner on 07788 865700 or email julien@drivingclassics.co.uk