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About this vehicle

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Let's be realistic for a moment.

How many classic Imprezas are actually left for sale? I'm talking about all GC8s combined. Now narrow that down to genuine Type RA and STI models in original condition or with sensible, period-correct upgrades, and the numbers become surprisingly small.

Every year more are written off, modified beyond recognition, succumb to rust, or disappear into long-term private collections. The supply isn't growing—it's shrinking.

In another 5–10 years, finding a genuine RA or STI won't just be difficult; it'll be a rare occasion. And when one does appear, don't be surprised if values are double what they are today.

I've been around Subarus for over 20 years, and I've watched the market change. The days of finding clean, genuine examples at sensible money are already disappearing.

Mark my words.

If you've ever wanted to own one of these iconic cars, don't wait until everyone else realises what they're worth. Buy the best example you can while you still have the chance.

NOW PLEASE TAKE TIME AND READ DESCRIPTION:

1996 Subaru Impreza Type RA – 300BHP

Extensive History £50K in receipts alone – Engine & Gearbox Rebuilt £14k by Scoobyclinic

Up for sale due to personal reasons, otherwise I would happily keep the car. 

May consider cheap part exchange, please send pics and details, can be anything - a project, non runner, modern or classic car or van...

Sensible offers considered, but price will only be discussed in person next to the car.

This is a genuine 1996 Japanese-import Subaru Impreza Type RA (Rally Altered). The car was imported to the UK in 2007 and has been enthusiast-owned for most of its life. Between 2007 and 2019 the car was owned by a long-term enthusiast who maintained it meticulously with extensive work carried out mostly by Scoobyclinic.

The speedometer currently shows approx. 126k (combined KM and miles) which converts to roughly 90k miles. All mileage conversion certificates are present to prove and consistent.

The car has been extremely well maintained and comes with a huge folder of receipts and invoices, including over £50k spent, with around £14k covering the engine and gearbox rebuilds alone.

I have owned the car for around 6 years and have only used it during few summers while it was dry as a weekend car. It has always been stored carefully. During my ownership it has received annual oil services and maintained regardless of mileage, New clutch fitted last year. The original issue turned out to be a worn clutch pedal pin sleeve which had damaged the pedal hole; this was repaired and replaced at the same time, so the clutch and pedal assembly are now in excellent working order.

The car drives exactly as it should and produces approximately 300BHP, with dyno printouts available.

Major SPEC

• Engine rebuild by Scoobyclinic – approx. 10k miles ago

• Gearbox rebuild by Scoobyclinic – approx. 8k miles ago (with plated front LSD diff)

• KAAZ uprated rear LSD differential installed at the same time

• Cambelt replaced by Scoobyclinic (2019) – approx. 6k miles since

• Fully seam welded chassis

Specification / Modifications

• Scoobyclinic built engine with nitrided crank

• STI VF28 turbo

• Scoobyclinic rebuilt gearbox

• KAAZ 1.5 rear LSD differential

• Front plated LSD differential

• Tein adjustable coilovers

• Oil cooler

• Baffled sump

• Performance Friction front brake pads + Godspeed discs

• EBC Bluestuff rear pads

• Whiteline droplinks

• Oil temp, water temp, and oil pressure gauges

• Blitz turbo gauge

• Zero Sports intercooler spray housing

• Yokohama AD08 tyres all round

• Hayward & Scott exhaust system

• Spare Blitz Nur Spec exhaust can be included depending on price

• New clutch kit

• 2 sets of keys + Clifford alarm & immobiliser

• And yes, it does have manual windows!

Condition

Interior and exterior are in fair condition for the age. Not a brand new car, but all very clean and well presented. Please see photos.

Additional History

The car also featured in the Colin McRae Guinness World Record Mosaic Memorial, which can be found online and have genuine stickers from the event

Vehicle specification

• Make: Subaru
• Model: Impreza
• Year: 1996
• Mileage: 90000
• Engine: 2 L
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive Type: 4WD
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Body Style: Saloon
• Colour: White

Important information

This vehicle is advertised by an independent eBay seller. The information shown has been taken from the seller's listing. Please review the original eBay advert for the complete description, condition, history, photographs and terms of sale before purchasing.