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 41,065 miles from new - Single UK ownersince import - Totally unmodifiedand original - 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 glassand lighter body panels - No air-conditioning or stereo(dealer-fit optional in some cases) - Close-ratio 5-speed gearboxwith reinforced internals and short final drive - Optional Driver-Controlled Centre Differential (DCCD) - Rally roof ventin 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 Gre