2001 SUBARU IMPREZA P1 LIMITED EDITION

KEY FACTS

• This Subaru Impreza P1 Limited Edition is a lauded performance icon, presented in an eye-catching Sonic Blue finish and in great shape throughout.
• Under the bonnet is a turbocharged 276bhp 2.0-litre boxer engine, with all-wheel drive via a five-speed manual transmission.
• Now fresh from a recent service, it is ready to be enjoyed immediately.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Commissioned by Subaru and built by Prodrive, the P1 was launched as a limited run of 1,000 high-powered European-market Imprezas, all of which were finished with Sonic Blue paintwork.
• Each featured uprated coil springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll bars, alongside ABS, a set of bespoke OZ Racing wheels and a large rear wing.
• An aftermarket dump valve has been fitted, along with an Alpine stereo in the cabin.
• Inside, the car is equipped with the optional Prodrive Recaro seats.
• Its original owner’s manuals and Prodrive brochures will be included, along with evidence of a partial service history.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• The Sonic Blue paintwork has been resprayed, now presenting with a few minor blemishes on the bumpers, bonnet scoop, and the carbon-fibre edge of the rear wing.
• There is a small imperfection on the spoiler’s ‘P1’ engraving.
• The 17-inch wheels have been refurbished and are in great shape.
• Inside, two minor blemishes can be seen on the inside driver’s bolster, along with a small hole in the driver’s side of the rear bench.
• All of the controls are in good working order.
• The most recent MOT test was on 16 April 2021 at 70,889 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.
• Prior to this, the car failed an MOT test on 2 July 2018 at 70,532 miles due to corrosion on its rear subframe and nearside rear Macpherson strut, as well as an ineffective offside windscreen wiper, however these issues have since been resolved.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This Impreza’s most recent service was in April 2021 at 70,851 miles, when technicians at TWR Motors replaced the engine oil, filters, brake fluid, timing belt, spark plugs, brake discs, brake pads, shock absorbers and springs.
• New tyres have been fitted during the vendor’s ownership, along with refurbished brake callipers and a new rear subframe.
• Prior to this, the engine oil, filters and timing belt kit were replaced at Fisken Motor Group in April 2004.
• In May 2001, technicians at Subaru Aberdeen replaced the engine oil and filter.

Dates and mileage:

• 19/05/01 - 1344 miles - Subaru Aberdeen
• 16/03/02 - 6091 miles - Subaru Aberdeen
• 24/04/03 - 12148 miles - Subaru Forfar
• 09/04/04 - 16253 miles - Subaru Forfar
• 13/04/05 - 17880 miles - Subaru Forfar
• 09/06/06 - 22676 miles - Subaru Forfar
• 13/04/07 - 25424 miles - Subaru Aberdeen
• 11/11/08 - 28646 miles - AWD Motorsport Perth (It states in the service book that a new engine was fitted during this service. The seller was unaware of this until finding the book during the auction).
• 31/05/09 - 36998 miles - Subaru Aberdeen
• 01/11/12 - 47246 miles - Subaru Aberdeen

SUMMARY

This Subaru Impreza P1 Limited Edition is a rare WRC-inspired performance car, built by Prodrive with a raft of uprated components as standard. It has been kept in superb cosmetic and mechanical shape, now making it an ideal addition to a collection of desirable Japanese icons.

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