2007 – Subaru WRX STI, Chassis No. JF1GDFLH37G078603 French vehicle

“The very definition of a time capsule” In 2000, Subaru launched an all-new Impreza. It moved away from the classic lines of the first generation to adopt a front end featuring rounded headlights nicknamed Bugeye. In 2002, Subaru updated its Impreza with the GD model and its Blobeye headlights. In Europe, the 260 ch EJ20 engine wasn’t updated until 2005 with the arrival of the generation’s culmination: the Hawkeye (which features in these pages!). We then moved on to the 2.5-litre EJ257, producing 280 ch and 392 Nm of torque at 5,600 rpm. Acceleration was more generous, and the car felt much livelier at mid-range revs. In 2007, the Impreza in its traditional form was phased out in favour of the GRB range. It was the sporting side that would propel the GD/GG generation into the automotive hall of fame, thanks to two drivers: Petter Solberg and Richard Burns. One became World Drivers’ Champion in 2001, the other in 2003, both at the wheel of an Impreza WRC! It was the Prodrive tuning team that helped Subaru produce the machine that would rack up so many victories, first against the Peugeot 206 WRC and Ford Focus WRC, then the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Citroën Xsara and others… In total, the Subaru GD/GG generation won 15 World Rally Championship events during this period. The example featured in these pages is one of the last GD/GG chassis to roll off the production line. It was delivered brand new to the Subaru dealership in Gardanne, where it remained on display until April 2008. The accompanying documentation includes, notably, the order form and the purchase invoice from its first private owner. It specifies: Mica Black paintwork, gold alloy wheels, twin rear spoilers, black and blue Alcantara interior, and an optional silencer… The first owner kept the car for a few years before selling it to the current owner. Today, it has just under 8,300 km on the odometer, as certified by the accompanying documentation and its Histovec report. This WRX STI is simply in mint condition: the bodywork is flawless, as is the interior! In May 2024, at 8,113 km, it underwent a major service, including the replacement of the timing belt and various tensioners. Still accompanied by its complete documentation (purchase invoice, order form, spare set of keys, service history, booklets, invoices and MOT certificates), this Subaru is a veritable time capsule that deserves a place in the world’s finest collections!

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