Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a truly unrepeatable Subaru performance icon—this 1996 Subaru Impreza STI Version-2 RA is a time-warp example of a raw, rally-bred machine, preserved in factory specification.
This 1996 Subaru Impreza GC8 V2 STI RA is an exceptionally rare and collector-grade example of one of Japan’s most revered performance icons.
- Just 41, 105 miles from new
- Single UK owner since import
- Totally original condition
- Fresh service carried out by David Coe Subaru Specialists on 05/ 08/ 2025
- Factory RA specification: built for motorsport homologation
Unicorns don’t come much rarer than this. A Impreza V2 STI RA, meticulously maintained and preserved in its original specification. With untouched factory components and just 41, 065 miles from new, this is an investment-grade Subaru Impreza that remains as Subaru intended—something almost unheard of today.
Legendary Performance & Engineering - The RA Difference – Rallye Applicant
The RA (Rallye Applicant) was Subaru’s lightweight, performance-focused variant designed for rally teams and enthusiasts. It came stripped of luxuries to reduce weight and increase performance:
- Manual windows, no ABS, no sound-deadening
- Thinner glass and lighter body panels
- No air-conditioning or stereo(dealer-fit optional in some cases)
- Close-ratio 5-speed gearbox with reinforced internals and short final drive
- Optional Driver-Controlled Centre Differential (DCCD)
- Rally roof vent in place of a sunroof
The result? A lightweight, razor-sharp driver’s machine—the purest version of the GC8 chassis, intended for homologation and motorsport use.
These enhancements make Impreza V2 STI RA models one of the most desirable and sought-after Impreza variants worldwide.
Unparalleled Provenance & Maintenance History
This single UK owner Subaru has been cherished from day one and comes with the following original documentation:
- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 2 x Operating Instructions
- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Pink Maintenance Notes Book
- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Green Warranty maintenance Book
- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Blue Inspection Service Book (3 records recorded)
- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Import Subaru Importers/ distributors booklet
- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Subaru Service and Warranties booklet
- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Subaru Assistance booklet
- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Subaru Company booklet
- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Subaru welcome letter
- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Mechanical and Breakdown Warranty booklets
- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Original Subaru Wallets
- HPI Print Out - Clean Report
- MOT Certificate
Service History
- 1996 Service Subaru, Japan @ 9166 Km
- 1997 Service Subaru, Japan @ 18, 435 Km
- 1998 Service Subaru, Japan @ 27, 948 Km
- 2020 Imported CCP Motor Company, Full Service @ 40, 720 Miles
- 2025 Service Dave Coe Subaru Specialist @ 41, 065 Miles
With just 41, 105 miles, this Subaru V2 STI RA has been preserved in outstanding condition, offering a rare opportunity to own one of the finest, untouched examples in existence.
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