Rally legend Colin McRae's prototype Subaru 22B goes to Silverstone Auction.
Like so many other fan favorites from the 1990s, Subaru's current crop of WRX doesn't carry the same sort of spirit that made the go-fast Imprezas legendary. And, yes, we should all be thankful that manual transmission, non-EV, turbocharged options like the Civic Type R and Integra Type S, GR Supra and Corolla, and a very small handful of others are still being made available, there's just nothing quite like those '90s JDM heroes.
For the dedicated Subie fan, nothing quite hits the same as the STi 22B —a chassis immortalized as one of, if not the greatest, to ever wear the familiar bright blue and gold color combo. And while any 22B is very, very special, this one is a legend. Here's why it's worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.There's no doubt that the 22B is the ultimate Subaru. Any 22B, regardless of condition, will carry a hefty price tag—if you can even find one.
of Warwikshire,U.K., is by far one of the finest examples you'll ever see and potentially own, if you've got a healthy checking account.Subaru felt the best way to celebrate their 40th anniversary, as well as shed additional light on their trio of annual manufacturer wins WRC competition, was to offer a road going version of their all but unstoppable rally car.
Toned down for street use but still sporting an additional 80mm of width via bulging fenders, a huge wing almost equal to the rear window itself, and an engine designed to hold up to extensive abuse. It was an enthusiast's dream car upon its introduction that today carries so much value that it probably discourages adding additional mileage to such a prized possession.It's said that 400 examples were produced for Japan's market with an additional 21 intended for the U.K.
As the images reflect, this STi 22B is in stellar condition with only around 7,400 miles on its odometer. A dream acquisition for the distinguished collector that would not only add a very limited edition 1990s JDM trophy to their collection, but also one previously owned by a driving legend.Just a few months ago, a standard production model 22B with around 115,000 miles on the clock auctioned for just over $250,000.
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