Equipment

Sonic Blue metallic paintwork, Special STI upholstery with red stitching, 17-inch BBS alloy wheels in matte gold, 5-speed manual transmission, 22B numbered plaque, Nardi leather steering wheel with red stitching, Leather gear knob with red stitching, Air conditioning, Diff lock control, Electrically adjustable and folding door mirrors, Electric windows, Intercooler water spray, Carbon-fibre STI front strut brace, Rear strut brace, Adjustable rear wing, STI door sill covers, STI pedals and foot rest, STI exhaust, HKS turbo timer, A-pillar Boost Gauge and Oil Temperature Gauge, Karo carpet mats, Impreza boot carpet mat.

Exterior

With looks reflecting its pedigree the 22B is no ordinary Impreza, this particular example additionally boasting only 27k miles from new. The Sonic Blue bodywork is free from any paint defects or door dings, with a remarkably deep shine across every panel. There is no road rash to the wide rear arches, and at the front end there’s a barely a stone chip in sight. Finer details such as the headlights, window surrounds, and badges are all perfect; even the STI exhaust system is excellent and original. Having spent most of its life in Japan the car is also amazingly rust-free underneath. Since arriving in the UK a few years back it has been professionally dry stored to preserve its exceptional condition.

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Interior

In line with the mileage the interior is absolutely first-rate. The special STI blue and black upholstery shows no signs of any wear, including the seat bolsters, with other commonly worn items such as the Nardi steering wheel, gear knob, and centre console trim also factory fresh. A common issue with ex-Japan cars can be discoloured seat fabric; this example has clearly been stored inside away from the sun when not in use, so the black cloth is unfaded. This is also true of the red stitching on the gear knob and steering wheel. An HKS turbo timer is mounted below the radio, and the driver’s A-pillar sports a boost gauge and oil temperature gauge for additional driver feedback.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

The 22B was bestowed a larger 2.2-litre flat-four than the STi Version V it was based on, although its claimed power output was still the same 276hp at 6,000rpm. The accuracy of this figure has often been questioned but an obvious improvement was the torque; the 22B’s hand-assembled engine delivers 268 ft-lb at 3,200rpm, giving it tremendous mid-range power.

Under the bonnet of this low mileage example you’ll find a very clean engine bay. The car is accompanied by an excellent Japanese maintenance history, and since arriving at 4 Star the car has been fully inspected and serviced with a new timing belt, so she’s ready to be driven and enjoyed.

History File

First registered in July 1998 this is one of only 400 Japan-supplied 22Bs. Despite the low mileage of only 27k miles it has been well maintained from new, as evidenced by the original service booklets and accompanying Japanese paperwork. The original Impreza owner’s manuals are also present along with the supplementary 22B booklets. For the new keeper’s peace of mind a full service and timing belt change have just been carried out at the current mileage.

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