‘TT05 RRS’ is an Ibis White Audi TT RS convertible that’s powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged inline-five, which offers the driver access to 335bhp and 332lb.ft of torque and the six-speed manual gearbox – a seven-speed DSG arrived in 2010 – ensures the driver retains complete control over how to employ that power.

Handling is bolstered by a ride height that’s 10mm lower than the standard TT, while the 18-inch alloy wheels make space for cross-drilled and radially-vented front disc brakes whose 370mm diameter and four-piston calipers ensure braking is not an issue.

Unlike lesser models the rear spoiler is fixed, and a Sport button sharpens thing even further when the driver’s mind is focussed on performance rather than comfort.

And it is very much a performance car: 62mph arrives in either 4.5 or 4.7 seconds depending on whether you’re driving the coupé or the convertible, and both have an artificially-limited top speed of 155mph.

This example has also been very well maintained: It...