2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi (WR1) - SOLD - Description
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi (WR1)
Speedbroker are delighted to offer for sale a wonderful, collector quality unmolested Impreza ‘WR1’ to the market, being offered with exceptionally low mileage, complete with a comprehensive history folder and presented in immaculate order throughout.
Subaru Technica international (STi) ordered a limited edition of only 1000 Japanese MY04 WRX STI's with DCCD (Driver Control Centre Differentia) that were exported to foreign markets to celebrate victory in the 2003 WRC Drivers' Championship - with Petter Solberg behind the wheel. With 500 of these arriving in the UK and being further fettled by Prodrive they became the fastest production Impreza to date with 320bhp. The car is capable of a 0-60 dash of under 4.3 seconds, making it very fast EVEN by today’s standards. The WR1 has a distinctive look that sets it apart from the rest of the line up with includes striking Ice Blue metallic paintwork, PFF7 Prodrive alloy wheels in gunmetal, and an aluminium mesh front grill. They were also fitted with Pirelli p-zero tyres, and an uprated Prodrive ecu and exhaust.
Key points and summary
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi (WR1)
Number 064
Limited edition vehicle to celebrate Subaru's 2003 WRC victory with Petter Solberg behind the wheel - complete with a plaque
Unique Ice Blue paintwork - iconic and exclusive to the WR1
Gunmetal PFF7 alloy wheels (just refurbished)
Collector quality car, owned by a true JDM enthusiast
One of only 500 cars registered to the UK market
Only 36800 miles from new
HPi clear
Excellent MOT history. Virtually all green aside from a very small advisory in 2011
Equipped with Subaru's mighty DCCD system (to distribute power / balance to the front wheels, and further enhanced by Prodrive UK with uprated ECU and exhaust
Car has just been MOTd and inspected.
Brand new Pirelli P zero wheels (covered less than 100 miles) - Pirelli’s were the manufacturers standard equipment from new
Runs, drives, starts and stops extremely well. The car is a true testament / time warp
18 services registered in the service book, with several early services carried out by the supplying Subaru main dealer. Independent thereafter
New timing belt, water pump, and auxiliary belts carried out at 36570 miles - covered less than 200 miles since and been in long term covered/ heated storage since 2000
Original book packs, original bill of sale, folder full of accompanying receipts. Also comes complete with the stainless numbered tax disc holder and keying in presentation box
The overall condition of this car we can only describe as exceptional throughout considering the age and the miles. The interior being completely original including mats and without any rips or tears or damage to trims. The vehicle still has its original stereo in perfect working order. The exterior presents with only very few blemishes / stone chips, and some heat blistering to the bonnet scoop, but all in total keeping with the vehicles history and usage, overall its lustrous paintwork presents incredibly. Mechanically the car drives beautifully. With the mileage, provenance and condition this vehicle in our opinion this really does offer a prime proposition for an enthusiast, collector or even as a future asset/ investment proposition.
PLEASE NOTE: The cherished plate WH04BAY is not included in the sale, and the car will be put back onto it's original plate which is EA04VAM. This car is located in Hertfordshire.
Serious enquiries and inspections are welcomed - strictly by appointment
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