Highlights
- Sought-after Spec B WR with rare manual gearbox
- JDM car that lived on salt-free roads to 2016
- Engine fully rebuilt by specialists in 2023
- Tein Flex Z coilovers, Impreza brakes and Exedy stage 1 clutch
- Regularly serviced with only 1,000 miles since last one
- MOT valid to end of October 2026
The Appeal
In the Nineties and Noughties, manufacturers discovered the superfast wagon. While Germany took the cubic capacity route, Subaru, naturally, went for rally-inspired brilliance. The Legacy wagon was then and is now one of the greatest sporting estates ever built.
There are many flavours of quick Legacy, but the factory JDM Spec B WR Limited has to be one of the best. Inspired by the rally cars and finished in World Rally Pearl Blue with gold alloys, these are distinctive cars. They are quick too, nudging 280bhp in standard form. All planted to the tarmac, of course, by AWD.
This rare manual gearbox 2004 Legacy GT Spec B WR Limited remained in Japan, on the nation’s salt-free roads, until 2016 when it arrived in the UK. It looks standard, but runs a series of sympathetic upgrades that make it quicker and better to drive. Key amongst these are Tein Flex Z coilovers, Impreza brakes and an Exedy Stage 1 clutch.
The history file shows a lot of recent work undertaken by well-regarded specialists. Most notably the engine was rebuilt at considerable expense in 2023. We’re told that it has been regularly serviced, mostly recently 1,000 miles ago, and only ever run on unleaded by the current keeper. The MOT runs to October 2026 with a single advisory regarding a loud exhaust. But surely you’d want nothing less on a car like this.
The vendor says:
“Surprisingly fast. Extremely practical. Handles extremely well. Turns heads. Rare. Comfortable. A great mix of everything.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 2004 in Japan
- Imported to UK and registered in September 2016
- Seven keepers since arriving in the UK
- Current keeper since February 2024
- 2023 engine rebuild with documentation all undertaken by specialists
- Regular oil changes are documented we are told
- Most recent service using Miller's oil performed 1,000 miles ago
- Complete paperwork available says seller
- Japanese factory handbook
- V5C
- VIN number BP5062245
- MOT valid to 31st October 2026 with single advisory
- Displayed mileage is not verified
Specification advised by seller:
- Exedy stage 1 clutch
- Uprated Impreza brakes
- Tein flex Z coilovers
- Android auto stereo
- Better speakers
- Interior lights
- STI splitter
- Smoked rear taillights
- Dash cam included
- Newer/better radiator
- De-cat- part-new exhaust with Impreza hatch mid section
- Uprated fuel pump and only ran on 99 octane unleaded
The Condition
- Standard-looking Legacy in World Rally Pearl Blue metallic
- Paintwork presents well with some marks and stone chips to note
- Vendor advises scratch on rear bumper
- One window wind deflector is broken as shown
- Gold alloy wheels in fair condition with some marks and flaking as shown
- Vendor states that alloy wheels would benefit from refurbishment
- Fitted with a mix of Michelin and Landsail tyres as shown
- No structural advisories on MOT
- Interior features the common JDM cracked dashboard
- Black leather and blue suede seats with light wear to note
- MPH speedometer fitted
- Dashboard trim shows slight fading
- Upgraded with Android Auto stereo and improved speakers
- Interior updated with custom lighting
- Fitted with STI splitter and smoked rear taillights
- Protective fitted boot mat as shown
- Auxiliary turbo boost gauge in glovebox
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre EJ20 engine with twin-scroll turbo producing 280bhp
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Comprehensive engine rebuild in 2023, as detailed in photos
- Extensive list of upgrades detailed above
- Work covers suspension, clutch, fuelling, brakes and cooling
- Modified exhaust system with de-cat and Impreza hatch mid-section
- Regularly serviced with vendor advising 1,000 miles since last service
- Always run on 99 octane fuel, by the current keeper, we are told
- Single advisory for exhaust note on current MOT
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