Highlights

Limited Edition model: number 154 of only 333 made exclusively for the UK market
"Terzo" edition celebrating Subaru's three consecutive World Rally Championship wins (1995-97)
In current ownership for 10 years
Completely original and unmodified
Sonic Blue Mica - first time this colour was offered on a UK road car

The Appeal

The Subaru Impreza Turbo Terzo came along at a significant moment in Subaru's rallying heritage, created specifically to celebrate the marque's unprecedented hat-trick of World Rally Championship titles from 1995-1997. This limited production model brought genuine motorsport pedigree to the road with distinctive styling cues and performance to match.

Our Impreza, number 154 of just 333 UK-exclusive cars, remains completely original and unmodified, which is increasingly rare for these performance icons. Having been in the current ownership for a decade and benefiting from specialist maintenance, this Terzo is just the sort of survivor collectors covet. The distinctive Sonic Blue Mica paintwork, offered for the first time on a UK road car with this model, perfectly complements the gold alloy wheels that became synonymous with Subaru's rallying success.

The vendor says:

"An opportunity to acquire a great original example of an icon of '90s rallying in excellent condition. An enthusiast's car which drives & handles superbly with great looks and very clean interior & bodywork.

"Garaged since purchased in 2015 and since then used only occasionally and for 2 x 1,500 mile tours in the last couple of years - didn’t miss a beat. Excellent condition for age and mileage."

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History and Paperwork

First registered in 1998
Five former registered keepers
Current owner has had the car for 10 years (since 2015)
Only 20,000 miles added during current ownership
Total mileage: 115,000 miles
Odometer reads 58,000 miles (speedometer head replaced in 2006)
Garaged since 2015
Used occasionally, including two 1,500-mile tours in recent years
All service stamps in the service booklet
Regularly serviced with invoices for work undertaken
Significant quantity of original paperwork, including original advertisement, invoice and brochure
Features individually numbered dash plaque
Advisory-free MOT until 22nd December 2026

Recent work by Impreza specialists TDR in Warwick:

July 2024: Major service & MOT (engine oil, gearbox & rear diff oil, brake fluid, fuel filter, panel filter, spark plugs, cambelt kit, anti-freeze, rear brake callipers)
April 2025: Standard service & MOT, rocker cover gasket & seal kit, new rear exhaust back box, new rear shockers, top mounts, top spring cup platform & bump stops

The Condition

Sonic Blue Mica (code 74F) - first time this colour was offered on a UK road car
Terzo decals to the side and rear
Turbo intercooler air intake
Front air dam and rear spoiler
Electric headlamp washers
170mm driving lamps
Adjustable Momo steering wheel
Leather gear knob and handbrake lever
16" gold alloy wheels with Yokohama BluEarth tyres (both in good condition)
Black sill body mouldings
Special Terzo floor mats
Electric windows and mirrors
Remote locking
Power steering
Internal boot and fuel release
White dash dials
Quartz digital clock
Alcantara upholstery with integral headrests
Toolkit
Two sets of keys
Completely original and unmodified
Appears in smart condition for its age and mileage
Paintwork in very good condition with a few small chips
Waxoil treatment to underside carried out in 2020
Very clean and well-kept interior with original floor mats
Roof lining appears in very good order
Only known fault: radio portion of radio/CD player not working

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The Mechanics

2.0-litre turbocharged flat-four engine (EJ20) making 208 bhp
Five-speed manual transmission
Anti-lock brakes
Twin airbags
Air conditioning
Thatcham Class 1 alarm and immobiliser
Reportedly runs and drives very well
No MOT advisories

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