Description
Brief
Viewing by appointment only.
The Impreza 22B!
This Japanese performance icon is an Appreciating Classics favourite & if you know your Impreza models then you will appreciate why.
These models have become extremely sought after, thanks largely to the rarity, but also the link to WRC legend Colin Mcrae & the fact that Subaru have arguably never really given us such a special car, either before or since.
Imported in 2001
Only 2 Previous owners
Same family owned for 23 years
#29 of 400
UK purchase invoice
49, 011 miles from new
Vehicle Tracking Solutions tracker fitted in 2015
Fresh cambelt service
Brand new correct OE shock absorbers
Correct OE tyres fitted
Great history file
This example went through Iconic Auctioneers in February 2024, and reached (with fees) around £190, 000. 00. This did not quite make reserve, due to the fee’s of Iconic auctions & the return needed by the owner. The car is now offered having benefitted from a full service with belts & new genuine correct shock absorbers.
History
First imported by Ken Wallace Car sales in 2001 with just 2, 300 miles this car has been well cared for & cherished ever since!
MOT & Service history is present, until the car was taken off the road in 2015.
The car has just been through our own workshop, where it has had a recommissioning service, including belts & filters.
We have also replaced the original shock absorbers for new genuine & correct items, as the original items showing signs of leaking. The new genuine items are very hard to find now & this example benefits from brand new items both front & rear.
MOT History:
2002 – 17, 852
03 – 31, 870
04 – 37, 107
05 – 42, 181
06 – 43, 166
07 – 44, 008
08 – 44, 367
09 – 44, 495
10 – 45, 237
11 – 45, 539
12 – 45, 577
13 – 45, 714
15 – 48, 950
24 – 49, 011
Service History:
2001 – 2, 510 – Major
02 – 13, 463
02 – 17, 520
03 – 20, 130
03 – 24, 205
03 – 29, 933
04 – 36, 400
04 – 37, 015
24 – 49, 002 – Full cambelt service
Body & Paintwork
The ever iconic wide body two door GC8 shape Impreza.
Absolutely fantastic!
This 22B presents well as you would imagine & all badges appear to be original, as are all trims, all glass & all lights.
The door glass has some very light scratching which almost all two door Impreza’s suffer from.
No damage, no dings, just completely as Subaru intended.
The 22B to many people is much more than just a car, it is an absolute icon of the era & it is not hard to see why when looking at one in the flesh, the presence that a 22B has is unlike anything else.
A great example!
Interior & Trim
The interior is absolutely fantastic.
Likewise, the pedal rubbers, gear knob, steering wheel & ‘satin’ finish of the dashboard are all in great condition.
All seats are in very good condition, with all bolsters maintaining the original shape well.
Likewise, the door cards, centre console, trims & switchgear all present very well indeed.
This example really is a step above the usual examples.
A true step back to 1999 in the greatest of forms.
Simple, yet very effective.
Engine
The 22B certainly needs no introduction, so we will not bore you with the factory figures or needless sales waffle.
What we will tell you is that this example presents very well as can be seen in the pictures, especially when considering this is an unrestored example.
The car runs perfectly, as you would expect.
the only modification is an aftermarket stainless steel exhaust system, which looks close to the original, but allows a lightly more aggressive noise – in a good way.
For piece of mind the car has undergone a full major service using genuine parts, this included the cambelt, pulleys, water pump, fluids & so on.
Running Gear
The underside of this car is in good condition as you would hope.
All running gear is also in great condition, the car also benefits from brand correct shock absorbers both front & rear.
The original wheels are still in place, in excellent condition & are wearing correct OE spec tyres.
On the road, the car performs great.
