The Subaru Impreza 22B STI is one of the most iconic Japanese performance cars ever created and this example captures everything enthusiasts dream about. Finished in World Rally Blue with the full 555 rally livery and gold alloy wheels, this car looks exactly like the legendary World Rally Championship cars that dominated the late 1990s. Showing just 20,776km, this incredibly low mileage example is the sort of car collectors wait years to find.

Built to celebrate Subaru’s World Rally Championship success and Subaru Tecnica International’s 40th anniversary, the 22B has become one of the most sought after Japanese collector cars in the world. The widebody arches, adjustable rear wing, unique suspension setup and enlarged 2.2 litre turbocharged engine transformed the standard Impreza into something far more special and aggressive.

The famous Subaru World Rally Team drivers associated with the era included Colin McRae, Richard Burns and Juha Kankkunen, with Colin McRae becoming forever linked with the blue and gold Subaru rally cars that inspired the 22B. This full 555 livery instantly takes you back to one of the greatest periods in WRC history.

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Auction Information

Auction Location USS Tokyo

Auction Date 29/01/2026

Bids Must Be Submitted Before 9pm UK Time On 28/01/2026

Auction Start Price £125,000

Autoselecta Guide Price £150,000 Plus

With examples becoming increasingly difficult to source worldwide, especially with such low mileage and presentation, strong bidding competition should be expected.

Vehicle Specification

• Full 555 WRC livery
• World Rally Blue exterior
• Gold alloy wheels
• Full time 4WD
• 5 speed manual transmission
• STI model
• One owner from new
• Only 20,800km verified
• Original first registration plates included
• Global first exhibition vehicle
• STI genome titanium muffler
• Blue silicone radiator hoses
• Aftermarket stabiliser and anti roll bar
• Cusco front strut brace
• Aftermarket air cleaner
• Aftermarket turbo timer
• Aftermarket BRIDE bucket seat
• Quick release steering setup
• Aftermarket shift knob
• Genuine Subaru parts retained

Auction Report Notes

• The auction sheet notes light age related wear throughout consistent with careful enthusiast ownership.
• A1 small scratches noted
• U1 small dent noted
• W2 paint wave or previous repair mark noted
• Small steering wheel wear
• Seat creasing and wear
• Interior trim wear
• Side sill repair history noted
• Minor underside corrosion beginning in places
• Aftermarket wheels showing some wear

The vehicle still presents exceptionally well for its age and remains one of the cleanest looking 22B examples to appear at auction in recent years. Given the value and rarity of these vehicles, many buyers will likely preserve the car exactly as presented. However, Vehicle Solutions and Petroyle can assist with concours level preparation or paint correction if desired.

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Why The Subaru 22B Matters

The Subaru 22B was never just another Impreza. It was Subaru building a road going rally car at the peak of their dominance in world motorsport.

The standard Impreza WRX STI was already fast, but the 22B received massive upgrades over the regular model. Subaru widened the entire body using bespoke blister arches inspired directly by the WRC car, fitted unique Bilstein suspension, upgraded brakes, a quicker steering rack and most importantly enlarged the engine capacity from 2.0 litres to 2.2 litres for increased torque and drivability.

The result was a car that felt alive on every road. Massive grip, raw turbocharged power delivery and steering feedback that modern cars struggle to replicate. The 22B became the ultimate expression of Subaru’s rally engineering and remains one of the most desirable JDM cars ever built.

Today the 22B sits alongside icons like the Nissan Skyline GT-R, Honda NSX and Toyota Supra as one of the true unicorns of the Japanese performance world. Values continue to rise globally as collectors realise how few genuine examples remain.

This particular example stands out because it captures the complete WRC fantasy. The full 555 livery, gold wheels and low mileage create the exact image every rally fan remembers from the golden age of the World Rally Championship.

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Summary

The Subaru Impreza 22B STI remains one of the most legendary Japanese performance cars ever produced and this low mileage WRC inspired example represents a rare opportunity to secure one of the most collectible Subaru models in existence. With its period correct 555 livery, upgraded specification and rally heritage, this is exactly the type of car collectors worldwide fight to own.