Highlights

Carefully modified STi that looks factory standard
Current enthusiast keeper since 2017
Extensively modified engine producing 480bhp and 490ft lbs of torque
Mapped and set up by Impreza guru Andy Forrest
Comprehensive service history with receipts exceeding £10,000 on parts alone
Factory fitted with Prodrive Performance Package with certificate to verify
Stored in a heated garage and only driven in summer
Very tidy and well presented example with great modifications
MOT to June 2025 but will come with 12 months MOT

The Appeal

The ‘Hawkeye’ Impreza updated and improved the aesthetics of Subaru’s second-generation road and rally warrior. This example looks like a standard STi UK Edition, but very much isn’t.

Let's start with the stats. Its rebuilt and upgraded engine is good for 480bhp and 490lb/ft of torque and has been set up and mapped by Impreza guru Andy Forrest. The list of improvements to achieve those results is lengthy and impressive. The running gear has naturally been enhanced with uprated brakes, suspension and clutch systems. The vendor tells us that the improvements total over £10,000 of investment.

He acquired the car in 2017 and commissioned the work in 2020. We are told that it has covered just 6,000 miles since and has proved faultless.

Inside and out, this car is very well presented with few and only very light indications of use. The service history is equally impressive. Alongside the expensive upgrades, the car has only been run on quality Millers Nanodrive 10/50 oil since 2017 with annual oil changes irrespective of mileage. The gearbox and differential fluids were replaced 3,000 miles ago. The car was freshly serviced prior to sale and is sold with a current MOT to June.

This is a highly specified Impreza that deeply exploits the capabilities of this most capable of cars. It’ll certainly surprise a few supercars. One not to miss for driving enthusiasts.

The vendor says:

“The car is amazing to drive and always puts a smile on my face. Its much more fun now than it was in standard form and is hugely faster. I think its the sweet spot for power as its still very usable and the car still retains standard like drivability. I have owned this car for 9 years and have loved it but unfortunately selling to help fund house project.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 18th October 2006
Six registered keepers
Current keeper since May 2017
Factory handbooks and wallet
Only used in summer by current keeper
Stored in heated garage by seller when not in use
Comprehensive service history and receipts exceeding £10,000
Documents dating back to the original sale
Fitted with the Prodrive Performance Pack from the factory, with an official certificate
MOT to 29th June 2025 with minor advisories to note
Will come with a fresh MOT
101,861 miles showing on last MOT
The car is located in Shetland but can be collected in Aberdeen

The Condition

Silver metallic paintwork in very good original condition
Some stone chips on the bonnet and a scratch inside the rear right door shut
Straight bodywork with usual STi fittings including spoilers front and rear
Bodywork presents well across arches, sills and panel edges
No reported bodywork damage or accidents
PRODRIVE GT1 alloy wheels freshly powder coated gold
Matching Michelin Pilot Sport tyres fitted with advisories on MOT for front tyres
No structural advisories on current MOT
Glasswork in good order with rear and side windows fitted with privacy film
Nicely detailed exterior including STi mud flaps
Largely factory standard interior in very good order with minimal wear
Black Recaro fabric seats with suede inserts and STi decals in very good condition
Slight wear to high traffic areas such as driver’s seat bolster and steering wheel
Various upgrades summarised below
Equipped with a Pioneer head unit with CarPlay and STACK gauges
Interior switchgear, dials, door cards, headlining and dashboard all well kept
No reported faults with electrics, dials, switchgear and lighting
No dashboard warning lights notified

Interior fittings include:

Billet gear knob
Stack mechanical boost gauge
Stack electric oil pressure gauge
Stack Electric oil temperature gauge
Innovate Air Fuel ratio guage
Pioneer head unit with carplay

The Mechanics

2,457cc engine
480bhp and 490lb/ft torque with extensive modifications
Vendor describes upgraded engine as stronger and more powerful
6-speed DCCD gearbox with smooth shifting
Pedders EziFit full suspension upgrade
New Godspeed grooved discs and Kevlar pads all round
6,000 miles since upgrades and refurbishment detailed below
Engine mapped by Impreza guru Andy Forrest
Always run on Millers Nanodrive 10/50 oil
Annual oil changes and servicing regardless of mileage
Gearbox and differential oils within the last 3,000 miles
No reported running or driving issues
Minor advisories to note on current MOT

Specification advised by seller:

Brand new Subaru block modified by AS Performance
Closed deck inserts then bored/honed to fit MAHLE Motorsport pistons
MANLEY H tuff rods with king main and big end bearings
RCM 11mm head-studs with Cosworth head gaskets
11mm oil pump
GFB Billet crank pulley
RCM Oil pick-up tube with damper
All new genuine engine seals, gaskets, new water pump and timing belt kit etc
Refurbished cylinder heads
Inlet manifold thermal spacers
Turbo dynamics MDX321T
Turbosmart supersonic blow off valve
RCM PCV delete silicone turbo inlet pipe
Fuji Racing un-equal exhaust headers and up-pipe
3 inch turbo back exhaust
MISHIMOTO silicone coolant pipes and upgraded aluminium radiator
TORQUES AN fuel rails with parallel fuel lines all connected with AN fittings
RCM fuel pressure regulator
ID 1050cc fuel injectors
RCM 340 fuel pump
Fuji racing billet engine pitch mount
JAPSPEED front mount intercooler (modified with additional brackets etc)
TGV deletes
Competition clutches stage 2 clutch and lightweight flywheel
RCM 3 port boost control solenoid kit
Oil catch tank
Spec C small battery conversion
Pedders EziFit full suspension with shock and spring upgrade
Mesh front grill upgrade
Perrin wing stabilisers
Hella horns
New Godspeed grooved discs and Kevlar pads all round

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