MAking an S1 an auto sin't really ideal - but I'm sure it makes perfect sense if you're driving it in Moscow traffic. That said
I cannot think of anything less suitable to drive around Moscow in, the roads are potholed and awful, permanently clogged, the smell of exhaust and petrol and fumes is worse than anywhere else I've travelled in the world so a convertible is pointless in the extreme!
Anyway, hats off to the owner, as the update / conversion is well done, tasteful and looks great. Nice solution on the glovebox too..