Can you believe that a Subaru Impreza sold for nearly a quarter-million pounds? It’s not just any Subaru, though! Curious to find out what’s so special about it? We always need to look beneath the surface and that’s why CarSwitch.com employs specialists to inspect every car we help sell in Dubai, UAE.
Heard of Colin McRae? There can’t be many petrolheads who haven’t! He shot to fame after he became the youngest British to win the World Rally Championship Drivers’ title in 1995. His performance on the Subaru World Rally Team allowed them to win the Constructors’ title three years in a row so his association with the brand is well-known. Colin was also the one predominantly responsible for the testing of this car which later won the Rally Monte Carlo at its debut in 1997.
A Groundbreaking Rally Car
Coming back to why this particular used Subaru car is worth every penny…Just one look is enough to tell it’s no normal Impreza. In fact, it’s a world-championship spec Impreza, the first one used as a primary test and development car with chassis number 001, and a 2.0-liter engine yielding 300bhp.
This ferocious, bespoke rally car was designed by Peter Stevens who also has the McLaren F1 and Jaguar XJR-15 designs to his credit. When this car was launched, it was groundbreaking because of its iconic two-door shape that later became synonymous with rallying.
Rolling in the Dough
Selling at 230,000 pounds (over 11 million AED), at the H&H Classics auction at Woodcote Park, it has become the most valuable Impreza of all time. Plus, it’s yet another example of a classic performance car selling at an exorbitant price. First, there was the Porsche 911 and the Peugeot 205, and now this. Who knows what’s next?
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