THE RACE RETRO COLLECTORS’ & COMPETITION CAR SALE 23rd & 24th February 2024

+ buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter 79 Registration: P4 SSC Chassis No.: JF1GM8KDGYG002804 Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000 Specialist: Harry Fox-Edwards Telephone No: 07398 872032 Lot 906 2000 Subaru Impreza P1 Built at Subaru’s Fuji Heavy Industries plant in Japan and honed by rally ‘royalty’, Prodrive, the Impreza P1 was always destined to become the hugely desirable modern classic that we rightfully see it as today. Built in a limited run of just 1,000 cars, every one featured the iconic Blue Mica paintwork, Anthracite 17” OZ racing wheels and a plethora of upgrades and unique features. It’s easy to see why the P1 has gained such a cult following. This remarkable example has only covered 23,188 miles from new in the hands of its three keepers and is unmodified, unrestored, and well specified from new. First registered through Showells Garage Subaru on 7th July 2000 to a Mr G. Drew, this P1 presents exceptionally well throughout. The first owner ensured this P1 had the desirable factory option upgraded 18” Prodrive wheels and Prodrive’s Big Front Brake kit, as well as assigning the Cherished Registration P4 SCC is included in the sale, which has been fitted since brand new, retaining original Showells Subaru dealer number plates, dealer sticker, and dealer tax disc holder. Mr Drew purchased the car new in July 2000 from Showells Garage Subaru and used it sparingly up until 2008 when he decided to take it off the road. A keeper change is recorded in April 2002 however the vehicle was still in the custody of Mr Drew, who continued ownership until April 2017. The new custodian moved this timepiece into climate-controlled indoor storage where it has remained since, with exception to mild recommissioning completed this year as detailed further below. The service records are impeccable, all stamped in the original service book and the history can be found on our website In May 2023, before starting the engine following the extended 15-year hibernation, it underwent a major service, including OEM Subaru timing belt and water pump replacement, all fluids and filters replaced, new aux belts, new battery, new brake pads, new exhaust centre section, new fuel pump, fresh fuel and fired into life on the first attempt. All work was completed by a Subaru specialist using OEM Subaru parts sourced from Roger Clark Motorsport where possible. The total cost of parts, labour, and general recommissioning was a reassuring £2,494.98 and the vehicle has only been driven for around ten miles since start-up and it drove beautifully, as expected for its low mileage. Additionally, it will come with a fresh MOT by the time of sale. It’s hard to find an Impreza P1 in today’s market, regardless of condition, so to find such a great example, unrestored, unmodified, well-maintained and low miles is not far off mythical status! With soaring prices of Japanese Domestic Market cars, and 22Bs heading well north of £100,000 in recent years, this really smart P1 seems exceptionally good value, and is perfect for any discerning collector, enthusiast or purist. UK-supplied P1 with just three owners and 22,768 miles from new. In outstanding condition and delightfully standard, the lowest mileage example of this JDM ‘Royal Family’ member that we have ever offered. More Details Lot 906 Bid On Lot 906