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1994 Subaru Impreza Group A Rally Car - Barn Find
1994 Subaru Impreza Group A Rally Car - Barn Find
A fully-built GpA Subaru Impreza rally car, which is begging to have life breathed back into it
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TIMED AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Thursday 26th September, 2024 at 7.00pm GMT
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REG NUMBER
K888 RAL
SUMMARY
A fully-built GpA Subaru Impreza rally car, which is begging to have life breathed back into it
DESCRIPTION
Background:
UK-based rally preparation experts Prodrive were contracted by Subaru to run a World Rally Championship campaign, designed to help transform the Japanese manufacturer’s staid image. The programme got underway with the Legacy saloon for the 1990 season, lessons being learned and podiums being earned before the introduction of the brand-new Impreza model for the 1993 campaign.
Lighter and nimbler than its predecessor, the Impreza was a natural rally platform and once Prodrive had worked its magic, it became a rally- and Championship-winning proposition, in the hands of drivers like Markku Alen, Ari Vatanen and Colin McRae. Instantly identifiable to fans the world over, in its striking blue-and-yellow 555 livery, it became a true icon of the sport.
From 1996, with the introduction of new WRC rules, the Impreza really hit its stride, claiming three consecutive Constructors’ and three Drivers’ World Championship titles before it was replaced after the 2007 season.
For Subaru and Prodrive, it was Mission Accomplished – the rally programme made the Impreza a global superstar halo model and transformed Subaru’s image forever.
The car:
They say there’s nothing as old as last year’s racing car. The same clearly holds true for rally cars, if this remarkable barn find is anything to go by. The back-story of this old stager isn’t the usual one either: it started life in 1994 as a Japanese domestic market Impreza Supreme WRX, which was exported from Japan and converted to full rally spec. It was an insurance loss category F (year 2000) road car prior to its conversion to a competition car.
Built in the workshop at HDC Subaru, no expense was spared during the build of this Clubman Group A car. Features include Prodrive Speedline Wheels, carbon fibre door cards, carbon sill protectors, carbon under-floor protection, a Lifeline fire system, water injection and full timing gear.
The car has lived-out the bulk of its competition career competing in national-level rallies both in the UK and in Ireland. It's competition history is reproduced at the bottom of the page, which also includes the events on its original plate - L215 LNA
This barn find runs and drives but will of course require commissioning before use in anger, although it has just received a fresh cambelt. Some structural work will likely be required, as the floor-pan does appear to be rotten in places. As would be expected, the seats, belts and fire extinguisher are also out of date.
Summary:
This barn find represents a singular opportunity to hit the stages with a top-spec rally weapon or perhaps use as the base for a convincing Subaru works replica.
Location: Leicestershire
Seller: Private
Photos: Professional
L215 LNA (GBR)
6. class D
K888 RAL (GBR)
Random photos
3. class 5
8. class D
2. class B12
4. class E4
6. class 5
9. class E
13. class 5
2. ANWCC
7. class O6
15. class E5
14. class 5
13. class B12
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- SUBARU
- Model
- IMPREZA
- Registration Number
- K888 RAL
- Chassis Number
- GC8017071
- Transmission
- Manual
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Justin Dawkins
- Car Specialist
- 07718 140398
- justin@iconicauctioneers.com
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