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FREE HOME DELIVERY UP TO 200 MILES
Includes a 6-Month Nationwide Warranty and Recovery provided by Autoguard Warranties Ltd
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Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type-RA Spec-C with an incredible 17,000 miles from new. Low ownership example in superb condition.
Following on from the hugely successful MK1 Impreza – the MK2 (GDB) came up against some hugely critical press only because of the headlights. Now, affectionately known as the Bugeye, this WRC Championship winning car in reality is a far more sophisticated driving car than the vehicle it replaced. The critics were unfair and for a period of time stalled consumer’s decision making on this model. Therefore, 20 years on this is not only one of Subaru’s most successful rally cars it is also one of the rarest available as it was quickly updated with new headlights.
Also, unlike its predecessor, a two-door version of this car never appeared and with this being the WRX STI Type RA Spec C, this is arguably the best and rarest model.
This 2002 example was imported from Japan when new. We discovered it from a rally enthusiast who swapped an Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution for this car with the intention of converting it to a competitive rally car. On driving home he realised it was far too special to modify for rallying and decided to mothball the car for the last 18 years. He only brought it out for MOTs and for very occasional use.
For the last year and a half, it has been owned by a local enthusiast and regular customer of ours. He has enjoyed every moment of his ownership and only lets it go to fund his next classic car.
Now, it has covered just 17,000 miles and in every single area it is like a new car. The interior, paintwork, bodywork, engine bay and underneath are near on faultless.
In addition, the car is supplied with a decat exhaust. It has recently had a new cambelt replaced, water pump tensioner, idler’s battery and prior to delivery it will receive an engine oil service and has a current MOT until April 2024.
This really is a special opportunity for a Subaru enthusiast or collector and as a special edition it is certain to appreciate for years to come.
