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SUBARU IMPREZA GC8 STI TYPE RA V2

£35,999

1995 SUBARU IMPREZA GC8 STI TYPE RA VERSION 2

TOTALLY ORIGINAL | ONE UK OWNER

MILEAGE - 41,086 MILES

UK OWNERS - 1

ENGINE - 2.0 PETROL BOXER

TRANSMISSION - 5-SPEED SHORT RATIO MANUAL

PRICE - £35,999

A rare opportunity to acquire a truly unrepeatable Subaru performance icon—this 1996 Subaru Impreza STI Version-2 RA is a time-warp example of a raw, rally-bred machine, preserved in factory specification.


This 1996 Subaru Impreza GC8 V2 STI RA is an exceptionally rare and collector-grade example of one of Japan’s most revered performance icons.


- Just 41,086 miles from new

- Single UK owner since import

- Totally original condition

- Fresh service carried out by David Coe Subaru Specialists on 05/08/2025

- Factory RA specification: built for motorsport homologation


Unicorns don’t come much rarer than this. A Impreza V2 STI RA, meticulously maintained and preserved in its original specification. With untouched factory components and just 41,065 miles from new, this is an investment-grade Subaru Impreza that remains as Subaru intended—something almost unheard of today.


Legendary Performance & Engineering - The RA Difference – Rallye Applicant

The RA (Rallye Applicant) was Subaru’s lightweight, performance-focused variant designed for rally teams and enthusiasts. It came stripped of luxuries to reduce weight and increase performance:


- Manual windows, no ABS, no sound-deadening

- Thinner glass and lighter body panels

- No air-conditioning or stereo(dealer-fit optional in some cases)

- Close-ratio 5-speed gearbox with reinforced internals and short final drive

- Optional Driver-Controlled Centre Differential (DCCD)

- Rally roof vent in place of a sunroof


The result? A lightweight, razor-sharp driver’s machine—the purest version of the GC8 chassis, intended for homologation and motorsport use.


These enhancements make Impreza V2 STI RA models one of the most desirable and sought-after Impreza variants worldwide.


Unparalleled Provenance & Maintenance History

This single UK owner Subaru has been cherished from day one and comes with the following original documentation:

- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 2 x Operating Instructions

- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Pink Maintenance Notes Book

- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Green Warranty maintenance Book

- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Blue Inspection Service Book (3 records recorded)

- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Import Subaru Importers/ distributors booklet

- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Subaru Service and Warranties booklet

- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Subaru Assistance booklet

- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Subaru Company booklet

- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Subaru welcome letter

- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Mechanical and Breakdown Warranty booklets

- Japanese Domestic Market Subaru Impreza GC8 Original Subaru Wallets

- HPI Print Out - Clean Report

- MOT Certificate


Service History

- 1996 Service Subaru, Japan @ 9166 Km

- 1997 Service Subaru, Japan @ 18,435 Km

- 1998 Service Subaru, Japan @ 27,948 Km

- 2020 Imported CCP Motor Company, Full Service @ 40,720 Miles

- 2025 Service Dave Coe Subaru Specialist @ 41,065 Miles


With just 41,065 miles, this Subaru V2 STI RA has been preserved in outstanding condition, offering a rare opportunity to own one of the finest, untouched examples in existence.


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Serious buyers are encouraged to contact us for more information or to arrange a private viewing

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