1996 Subaru Legacy Gen 2 RS
Highlights
- Very low mileage of 61,520km (38,226 miles)
- Lived in salt-free Japan until 2022
- High quality example of these JDM classics
- Great example with all the right upgrades
The Appeal
Here is a treat for JDM enthusiasts - an ultra low mileage Gen 2 Legacy RS that is fitted with all the right upgrades. In great condition, it doesn’t look good - especially Prodrive Gold Pro alloys - it goes well too.
Amongst the desirable improvements are fully forged engine, pink STI Spec C adjustable arms, Tein electronic adjustable coil overs and a full stainless exhaust with four branch manifold. Inside you’ll find treats such as STI Pedals, Defi Gauges, matching red Recaro Millennium seats and even a titanium STI gear knob.
This Pure White car spent its life in Japan, where the roads are salt-free, before arriving in the UK in 2022. The vendor is the only keeper since its arrival, subsequently relocating the car to Ireland. He has used it very sparing between carefully dry storage.
The condition is obvious from the photos. This is a very good example of the Gen 2 RS and one that has been carefully improved rather than messed about it.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1996
- Imported to UK on 1st January 2022
- One registered keeper since arrival, the seller
- Current keeper acquired car on 21st May 2022
- Various Japanese history paperwork as shown in photographs
- Japanese paperwork and receipts for parts listed below and shown in photographs
- Purchase receipt from seller’s acquisition of the car
- Vendor tells us the car has ‘USA legal import’
- Sparingly used by current keeper
- Dry stored between use
- Last UK MOT expired 21st December 2022 with no advisories
- 59,728kms showing on last MOT and now on 61,520 kms
- Japanese language handbooks
- VIN number BD5 020447
- RS Gen 2 built between August 1995 and April 1996
Specification:
- Pink STI Spec C adjustable arms
- STI pedals
- 4 Defi gauges
- Matching red Recaro Millennium seats
- Titanium STI gearknob
- Full stainless steel exhaust system
- Four branch manifold
- Tein electronic adjustable coil over suspension
- HKS boost controller
- Blitz turbo timer
- Full electrics
- Forged engine
- 17" genuine Gold Prodrive wheels
- Full earthen kit
- Twin Turbo
The Condition
- Original factory Pure White (51E) paint finish in very good condition
- Few signs of age or use to paintwork aside from some light stone chips
- Bodywork presents well with vendor reporting no dents or accident damage
- Fitted with Prodrive Gold Pro alloy wheels in very good condition
- New Hankook tyres fitted by seller since purchasing the car
- Factory spacesaver spare wheel
- Privacy rear glass
- Exterior fittings in good order including clear lights and indicators
- Lightly modified interior with red Recaro front seats and standard grey/blue rears
- Cabin is in very good condition with only minors signs of age to note in photographs
- These include a small piece of tape to the steering column
- Fitted with various auxiliary Defi dials and other period and later additions as shown
- Features an Eclipse head unit, Comtec LS880 radar detector and CD changer
- Momo leather factory wheel and fitted Legacy mats also included
- No structural advisories on last MOT and few miles covered since
The Mechanics
- 1,994cc twin turbo flat four DOHC Subaru engine
- Various upgrades as listed above and shown in photographs
- Paperwork indicates these upgrades were fitted in Japan as JDM features
- 5spd manual gearbox
- No reported running or driving issues
- Last MOT to December 2022 showed no mechanical or running gear advisories
Specification:
- Pink STI Spec C adjustable arms
- Full stainless steel exhaust system
- Four branch manifold
- Tein electronic adjustable coil over suspension
- HKS boost controller
- Blitz turbo timer
- Full electrics
- Forged engine
- 17" genuine Gold Prodrive wheels
- Full earthen kit
- Twin Turbo
- EVC electronic damper controller
- Bilstein shock absorbers
- Syms strut brace
- EVC Electronic Valve controller
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1996
- Make Subaru
- Model Legacy
- Colour White
- Odometer 61,520 Kilometres
- Engine size 1994cc
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Location International
- Country Ireland
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