Mitch’s Audi 100 C3 “Type 44” (1987)

For those who don’t consider themselves “Audi Anoraks” the Audi 100, first released in 1968, was designed to be an executive-level, luxury saloon, and is the product line that ultimately became the Audi A6 (as we know it better today).

Prior to becoming the Audi A6, the Audi 100 was in production for over 15 years and spanned multiple generations. The one we’re talking about today though, is the C3 (third-generation). When the C3 was first released in 1982 it was clear that fuel-economy (and by consequence, aerodynamics) had been a major factor in the new design. In fact the car achieved a staggeringly low drag-coefficient for the time thanks to features we now take for granted on modern cars, such as “trim-less” windows, flush door-handles, smooth body lines, and a highly raked windscreen.

The Owner: Mitch, Age 30, Lives in Belgium

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Not only did the C3 set the new standard for aerodynamic styling, it also signified a few firsts for the German manufacturer. The C3 was Audi’s first car to feature the bizarre, but revolutionary, crash-safety technology “procon-ten” (if you haven’t heard of this we highly recommend you check it out). The C3 was also the first time the “Avant” name was used to designate a touring/estate bodied car rather than a saloon or coupe (something Audi have stuck with ever since!).

The third-generation Audi 100 was available with a mind-boggling array of engines across its global market with no less than 14 different options available (don’t worry, were not going to list them all here). In short both petrol engines and diesel were available, and customers could choose from pokey 1.8 litre carburettor-fed engines with around 75bhp, right up to fuel-injected, turbo-charged 2.2 litre engines with over 160bhp!

The C3 Audi 100 was enormously successful and sold over 1-million units, however admittedly, it’s not a car that jumps to mind when you think of finding something cool to modify. Despite this, Mitch has shown that sometimes the most unlikely of cars, when a bit of inspiration and vision is applied to them, can make some of the coolest retro motors. We absolutely love this car, and if you read the owner interview below, there’s a really touching story to go with it!

Please note photo credits go to: @photopuls.be