Conceived in the white heat of 'Group B' rallying and immortalised by Audi’s relentless domination of the World Rally Championship, the Sport Quattro remains one of the most iconic homologation specials of the 1980s.

With fewer than 220 built, genuine cars are now fiercely coveted, commanding significant sums and placing them beyond the reach of many enthusiasts.

For those who desire the look, feel, and performance of the original, few recreations come closer than this superb example — one of only around 27 meticulously crafted by the renowned Audi specialists, Dialynx of Swindon, under the expert eye of Keith Murray.

Cherished by its current custodian for over two decades, this car began life as a standard Audi Coupé before undergoing a painstaking transformation at Dialynx to replicate the celebrated short-wheelbase Sport Quattro.

Much more than a cosmetic exercise, the donor shell was shortened to the correct factory dimensions, while Audi 80 doors and front screen were incorpo...