Highlights

Just one registered keeper from new
One of 500 UK-only special edition WR1s
Garage stored in a locked facility
The vendor reports Subaru service history
Being sold following the passing of its long-term owner
Private plate not included in the sale

The Appeal

The Subaru Impreza WR1 is one of the most sought-after variants of the GD-generation WRX STi. Built by Prodrive and Subaru UK in a run of just 500 units exclusively for the British market, it was created to mark Petter Solberg's 2003 World Rally Championship drivers' title. Distinguishing it from the standard STi are a Prodrive-developed ECU remap, high-flow catalytic converter, and sports silencer lifting output to 320 PS, along with uprated suspension, unique 18-inch Prodrive P-FF7 alloy wheels, gold Brembo calipers, and the exclusive Ice Blue Metallic paint finish.

This particular WR1 has had just one registered keeper from new; the seller's late father, who purchased it and kept it for over 22 years. Garage stored in a locked facility rather than left to the elements, it comes with Subaru service history and holds a current MOT valid until August 2027. For collectors and enthusiasts seeking a WR1 with genuine single-owner provenance, opportunities like this are increasingly scarce.

Key Information

Mileage: 159,651 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until August 2027
Technical specs: 2.0-litre turbocharged flat-four petrol (1,994cc), six-speed manual, all-wheel drive
Paperwork: the vendor reports Subaru service history

The Detail

Correct Ice Blue Metallic exterior, with Prodrive 18-inch wheels and gold Brembo brake callipers
Intercooler water sprayer fitted
Air conditioning and CD/cassette stereo
Adjustable centre differential
The vendor states the vehicle is in excellent overall condition
The vendor describes the interior as being in great condition
Private plate not included
Staining visible in the boot
MOT advisory: power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
MOT advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
MOT advisory: rear exhaust silencer baffle loose

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