Description
NOW SOLD This WRX P1 was originally supplied by Jersey Main Dealer 'Maugers Subaru' where is resided for the majority of its life. The car was then repatriated and subsequently UK registered on 1st March 2022 where it has remained in storage until now.
Developed especially for British roads by Prodrive, the company which helped Colin McRae, Richard Burns and Petter Solberg become World Rally Champions. Aerodynamically honed by Peter Stevens of McLaren F1 fame and based around a lighter and stiffer two-door bodyshell, the limited edition Prodrive One, abbreviated to P1, had more in common with the legendary 22B than its lesser four-door Subaru Impreza WRX siblings.
All 1000 are painted in Sonic Blue and using the WRX STi Type R as a base, Prodrive engineers installed the anti-roll bars from the European-specification Impreza Turbo, along with firmer springs and shock absorbers, to deliver a suspension set up better suited to continental roads. The cars also featured ABS, as well as the Peter Stevens-designed anthracite OZ Racing wheels, front spoiler and rear wing.
The car is powered by a revised version of the rally engine with re-calibrated electronics and developing no less than 280bhp, 69bhp more than the standard Impreza Turbo. With a big-bore exhaust, quick-shift gear linkage, 17” titanium-finish alloy wheels and a rally proven suspension set-up, the Impreza P1 limited run of 1, 000 examples gained an instant cult following. As an eminently drivable sports-saloon, very few examples of the P1 are available in today’s market that do not have six-figure odometer readings, crash damage or heavy modifications.
As such, this 39, 000 mile Impreza P1 offers a rare opportunity to purchase a little used, low ownership and low mileage 'modern classic' that has been wonderfully maintained with much recent expenditure. It was supplied by Subaru Main Dealer 'Mauger’s Garage Ltd' of Jersey and subsequently serviced by them up until 2018 as evidenced by the comprehensively stamped service book. Further maintenance receipts show in the name of the first owner and dated 2018 are included in the history file. Imported to the UK mainland and registered with the DVLA on 1st March 2022, the car has been in storage and has since undergone a complete mechanical and cosmetic overhaul.
Works commenced with a full mechanical inspection. It was noted that compression was down, most likely due to sticky piston rings as the car had been idle for some time. The decision was made to strip the engine under the expert guidance of Roger Clarke Motorsport.
Due to stock issues, the decision an OE factory assembled short engine was sourced and fitted. Benefits of this are that it is the stock uprated option with forged pistons and a semi closed block configuration. Everything else remains the same with a 75mm crank and 92mm bore giving scope for any future works should the need arise. As the only engine available in the world, the owner decided go to this extra expenditure hence future proofing his investment. Importantly the car comes with the original short engine that has been rebuilt with new oil pump, bearings and piston rings therefore giving the option to replace to original should they so wish. (About £3500).
We must stress that only OE items have been fitted throughout which include gaskets, cambelt, filters, water pump, coils/ ht leads and clutch.
To complete the picture any required paintwork was completed, the wheels have been freshly powder coated and fitted with the correct Pirelli tyres.
Whilst not the cheapest on the market, it has to be the best and with prices only going one way, these infamous cars are worthy of attention to either a collector/ investor or otherwise for someone who just wants some good ol' noughties fun!
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