2007 Subaru Impreza STI Spec C Type RA-R

Highlights

• One of only 50 Spec C Type RA-R models produced in Sonic Yellow
• Just one former registered keeper from new in Japan
• 52,020 warranted km
• Subaru Japan main dealer service history with stamped books and invoices
• Rare factory-optioned Recaro driver's bucket seat
• Cam belt and service recently completed

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The Appeal

Japanese carmakers are evidently fans of long, complex names; but all you need to know is that the Subaru Impreza STI Spec C Type RA-R sits at the very top of the Impreza hierarchy. With only 300 examples produced, the RA-R took the already focused Spec C platform and sharpened it further with a higher-output engine, uprated Brembo brakes, and a firm emphasis on lightweight performance. This example is one of just 50 finished in Sonic Yellow, making it among the rarest variants of an already scarce model.

Having covered 52,020 km under the care of a single registered keeper in Japan, this RA-R is accompanied by a Subaru Japan main dealer service history with stamped books and invoices. It was factory-optioned with the Recaro driver's bucket seat: a seldom-seen addition that underlines the car's competition-oriented character. A number of modifications have been made, including a Fujitsubo titanium exhaust, TEIN EDFC adjustable suspension, HKS intake, Eifel carbon intake duct, and a carbon rear wing, with everything else reported to remain as it left the factory.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a very special car.

Key Information

• Mileage: 52,020 km (supported by service record)
• Country of registration: offered without UK road registration
• Technical inspection status: offered without MOT
• Technical specs: 2.0-litre turbocharged flat-four, six-speed manual
• Paperwork: Stamped Subaru Japan service books and corresponding invoices

Service history:

10/26 (52,027 km) – Glyn Hopkin Limited, Milton Keynes

• Completed MOT test (Pass)
• Japanese Service & Maintenance History

06/24 (51,735 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. (Koto Branch)

• Completed periodic inspection and maintenance

06/22 (51,616 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. (Koto Branch)

• Completed periodic inspection and maintenance

05/20 (50,978 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. (Koto Branch)

• Completed periodic inspection and maintenance

05/18 (48,796 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. (Koto Branch)

• Completed periodic inspection and maintenance

05/16 (45,630 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. (Koto Branch)

• Completed 24-month periodic inspection and recall campaign work

06/15 (43,947 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd.

• Recall campaign No. 3578 carried out

05/14 (41,341 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. (Koto Branch)

• Completed 24-month periodic inspection

07/12 (34,640 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. (Setagaya Branch)

• Completed 12-month periodic inspection

06/12 (33,947 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd.

• Recall campaign No. 3578 (interim measure) carried out

11/11 (31,989 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. (Himonya Branch)

• Recall campaign No. 2835 carried out

01/11 (26,624 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. (Himonya Branch)

• Completed 12-month periodic inspection

01/10 (20,643 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. (Himonya Branch)

• Completed 24-month periodic inspection

12/09 (20,364 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd.

• Recall campaign No. 2441 carried out

11/09 (20,054 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd.

• Recall campaign No. 2412 carried out

01/09 (16,165 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. (Himonya Branch)

• Completed 12-month periodic inspection

01/08 (8,264 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. (Himonya Branch)

• Completed 12-month periodic inspection

03/07 (1,768 km) – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. (Himonya Branch)

• Completed 1-month free initial inspection

01/07 – Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. (Himonya Branch)

• New vehicle delivery and registration

The Detail

• Cam belt recently renewed at current mileage
• Service completed at 51,732 km
• One of 300 Spec C Type RA-R models produced in total
• Factory-optioned Recaro driver's bucket seat fitted
• Aftermarket carbon rear wing fitted
• TEIN EDFC adjustable suspension fitted
• Fujitsubo titanium exhaust backbox fitted
• HKS intake and Eifel carbon intake duct fitted
• All other components reported to remain factory standard
• Bridgestone tyres fitted
• Beautifully presented throughout, as the photographs attest
• Showing minimal signs of wear in line with low warranted mileage

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