Highlights

Only 26,817 miles from new
Just two former registered keepers
Dry stored from new and always garaged
Extensive service history advised by the seller
All original parts included alongside tasteful upgrades
Car will be sold with new MOT

The Appeal

That torquey 2.5L EJ257 300bhp engine, stronger 6spd gearbox, improved steering and a stiffer, more agile chassis all explain why the ‘Hawkeye’ Impreza is the one enthusiasts gravitate to.

The trick when buying any Hawkeye is to find a car like this one - cherished, largely stock, appropriate and subtle upgrades, excellent maintenance and very low mileage. This car, with sub-26,000 miles from new, is a testament to its trio of keepers’ ability to resist its multifold motoring charms.

The vendor acquired this black Hawkeye, with its classic gold alloys, in 2023. He tells us that it has always been garaged and comes with ‘full and complete’ service history according to the seller. Buyers will find invoices for servicing in the photos. It features a Milltek exhaust, adjustable coilovers and a modern Bluetooth head unit. The brake pads were replaced with Brembo units 500 miles ago and it benefits from a recent ceramic coat paint protection. The car will be sold with a new MOT.

The vendor says:

“This is simply a phenomenal car to drive! It rides superbly well (adjustable coil-overs, so can be softened more) and has direct power to the road like no modern car. Incredible feedback from the car and road. DCCD when needed (seldomly taken off auto). The Boxer engine paired with the Milltek exhaust give it the iconic Subaru roar which is pleasant at cruising speeds. It has been owned and cherished and that shows in the mileage and condition, with no expense spared for any servicing (any consumables such as brakes, tyres, battery, oils etc have been changed at the nearest hint of needing it). This is a piece of motoring and rally history which is incredible to drive, turns heads everywhere and still looks like a million bucks driving down the road. I have not owned or seen such a new looking and feeling vehicle in all my years as a passionate and emotional car collector. I will be very sad to see it go but space demands it now and I know whoever buys this will be astounded at the level to which it has been preserved.”

Key Information

Mileage: 26,817 miles (odometer believed correct, supported by full service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: will be sold with new MOT
Technical specs: 2,457cc turbocharged boxer-4, 6-speed manual, DCCD all-wheel drive
Paperwork: Service history shown in photos, original service book, both original keys, car in storage recently

The vendor says:

“Purchased in January 2023 as part of a collection. Dry stored from new and in immaculate condition as close as you will get to the day it left the showroom, with only 2 owners. This is an unmolested preservation of Subaru history with only tasteful upgrades, including a Sony Bluetooth head unit, adjustable coil-over suspension all-round, a BOV and a Milltek exhaust. All original parts are included. Still wearing original dealer plates, tax disc holder and service book. Both original keys are included along with a full and complete service history. Always garaged since new and never a daily driver in traffic or on salty roads.”

The Detail

Wheels refurbished approximately 2,000 miles ago by The Wheel Specialist
All four tyres reported as new
Machine polished and ceramic coated approximately 300 miles ago
Brembo brake pads replaced front and rear 500 miles ago
The vendor states the car starts on the button every time and runs perfectly
The vendor reports the gearbox is tight like new
The vendor states the interior shows no wear on seats, gear knob, carpet, or steering wheel
The vendor reports the interior still smells new
Upgraded with adjustable coil-over suspension all-round
Fitted with Milltek exhaust system
Fitted with blow-off valve
Sony Bluetooth head unit installed (original included)
All original parts included with the sale
Still wearing original dealer plates and tax disc holder
The vendor states all consumables have been changed at the earliest hint of needing replacement
Never used as a daily driver or driven on salted roads we are told

The vendor says:

“Immaculate condition; wheels were refurbished around 2k miles ago with The Wheel Specialist and all 4 tyres are as new. The car was machine polished and ceramic coated about 300 miles ago.

“As new; still smells new! No wear on any of the interior (seats, gear knob, carpet, steering wheel etc), it truly is immaculate and like new. Only modification to the interior is an upgraded Sony head unit to provide bluetooth connectivity (original included).

“Faultless mechanical condition. Starts on the button every time, runs perfectly with no issues or irregularities whatsoever. Gearbox is tight like the day it rolled off the showroom floor. Brembo brake pads replaced front and back 500 miles ago.”

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