Overview

This 1999 Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA Limited is a highly collectible GC8 generation performance sedan finished in Blue and powered by Subaru’s legendary turbocharged EJ20 boxer engine paired with a 5 speed manual transmission and symmetrical all wheel drive system.

Built during the golden era of Subaru’s World Rally Championship dominance, the Type RA Limited was developed as a lightweight, motorsport focused homologation inspired model with sharper performance and driver engagement compared to standard WRX variants.

This particular example is a rare WRC Limited edition vehicle and carries auction number 0816 of 1000 produced, making it an increasingly desirable collector grade Japanese performance car.

Auction Details

• Auction Date: 20 May 2026
• Bids must be in on 19 May 2026 before 9pm
• Auction Location: Sapporo
• Auction Start: £3,000
• Autoselecta Guide: £4,000 to £6,000

Key Facts

• Year: 1999
• Model: Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA Limited
• Chassis Code: GC8
• Engine: EJ207 Turbocharged Boxer 4
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Transmission: Manual (5 Speed)
• Drivetrain: AWD
• Mileage: 130,128 km
• Exterior Colour: Blue
• Interior: Dark Cloth
• Overall Grade: R2
• Interior Grade: C

Specification and Features

• Limited production WRC Limited model
• Production number 0816/1000
• Subaru EJ207 turbocharged engine
• Symmetrical all wheel drive system
• 5 speed manual transmission
• GC8F47D applied model
• Option code 65C
• Factory lightweight Type RA specification
• Large rear spoiler
• Rally inspired chassis setup
• Performance focused driver oriented cabin
• Classic GC8 wide arch body styling

Condition Overview

Exterior

• The vehicle carries auction grade R2 due to previous repair history and visible cosmetic imperfections.
• The auction sheet notes scratches, paint imperfections, corrosion underneath and wear consistent with age and mileage.

Interior

• Interior grade C reflects visible wear throughout the cabin including seat wear, steering wheel wear and interior age related marks.

Mechanical

• The auction sheet notes extensive documented servicing history with dealer maintenance records dating across multiple years.
• Timing belt replacement sticker is present showing replacement completed at approximately 95,000 km.
• As with any older high performance Subaru, buyers should budget for ongoing maintenance and mechanical inspection.

Why This Car

The GC8 Impreza WRX remains one of the most iconic Japanese performance cars ever built, forever linked to Subaru’s WRC success and drivers including Colin McRae.

The Type RA Limited variants are especially desirable due to their lightweight specification, sharper dynamics and lower production numbers.

Despite the R grade classification, this example presents an opportunity to secure a genuine WRC Limited GC8 at an accessible entry point, with strong enthusiast appeal and increasing collectability as original GC8s continue to disappear from the market.

For Subaru collectors and JDM enthusiasts, the GC8 delivers raw analogue driving character that modern performance cars struggle to replicate.

Summary

A rare and increasingly collectible 1999 Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA Limited finished in Blue with documented history, EJ207 turbo power and legendary GC8 all wheel drive performance.

An exciting opportunity to secure a genuine WRC era Subaru directly from Japan.

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