1998 Subaru Impreza STI 22B
COLLECTING CARS - A rare Subaru
Impreza STI 22B in original and unmodified condition is currently up for
auction online.
The highly
collectible limited-edition rally-derived modern classic, which commemorated
the marque’s 40th anniversary, is currently live through online auction
platform Collecting Cars.
The 22B is
easily distinguished from other Subaru Impreza models of the era by its wide
body which took inspiration from the Peter Stevens designed WRC car. The wider
body increased the overall width of the car by a substantial 80mm.
With just
29,772km on the odometer, the car has been in its current owner’s possession
for 15 years, during which time it has covered a mere 2,100km.
Powered by a
2.2-litre ‘EJ22G’ four-cylinder boxer engine, sending around 276bhp to all four
wheels via a five-speed manual transmission, the car is also equipped with an
electronically adjustable centre differential allowing the driver to control
the level of locking of the mechanical rear limited-slip differential.
This coveted
22B left the factory wearing the iconic Subaru hue of Sonic Blue, with black
and blue fabric-trimmed seats accented with red stitching. It rides on its
period-correct 17-inch BBS forged aluminium wheels finished in gold and is
accompanied by its original handbooks, 22B brochures and literature. The
cherished ‘FHI 22B’ plate is also included in the sale.
Edward Lovett,
founder of Collecting Cars, said:
“This
Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the
all-time great rally-bred special editions. An original low-mileage example, it
is bound to appeal to even the most discerning of collectors. High-value
vehicles like this highlight a key benefit of Collecting Cars compared to
costly traditional auctions, as the buyer’s premium will be less than 3%.”
To find out
more information on this lot, visit Collecting Cars.
Compared to
traditional car auctions, Collecting Cars offers significantly better value for
sellers and buyers alike. For sellers, the detailed photographic presentation
and professional descriptions mean their car is showcased in the best possible
way, and is marketed to a huge captive audience of passionate enthusiasts.
Furthermore, there is no listing fee, and they receive 100% of the hammer
price.
For buyers,
the premium on auction lots is levied at just 5% + VAT – substantially lower
than traditional auction houses, which typically charge 12% or more – and is
capped at £6,000. On hammer prices above £100,000 this means that the buyer’s
premium is even less than 6%.