1995 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Version 2 Wagon Manual

Highlights

• Japanese registration papers show Subaru Tecnica International as its first owner, from 1995 to 1997

• Privately owned by RacingPete, MD of PistonHeads

• First-generation Japanese-market STi in five-door wagon form

• Suspension and clutch upgrades documented by Roger Clark Motorsport invoices

• Genuine gold OZ Prodrive P1 17-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres

• Japanese registration and import paperwork, specialist invoices and MOT until 19 March 2027

Overview

An early STi wagon on gold Prodrive wheels is an appealing prospect before you open the history file. This one has a particularly interesting name at the beginning of its Japanese ownership record: Subaru Tecnica International. The accompanying registration papers show STI as its first owner between 1995 and 1997, and the vendor reports that it was used as a development car.

It is now privately owned by RacingPete, MD of PistonHeads, and is being offered as a private sale through PH Auctions.

Finished in Light Silver, it combines a turbocharged flat-four, five-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drive with the extra practicality of the wagon body. The STi roof spoiler, tailgate wing, bonnet scoop and front bucket seats provide the familiar STi details, while the gold OZ Prodrive P1 wheels suit the car well.

There is documented specialist work behind the specification, too. Roger Clark Motorsport fitted and set up the BC Racing coilovers in 2017, following an uprated Exedy clutch, lightweight flywheel and oil-baffle kit in 2016. The car shows 74,723 indicated miles and comes with Japanese paperwork and specialist invoices, with its maintenance history and condition detailed below.

History and documentation

• First registered in Japan in August 1995

• Japanese registration papers record Subaru Tecnica International as its first owner, from 1995 to 1997

• UK-registered on 1 May 2008 following import through Southampton

• Japanese export certificate, HM Customs import declaration, translated Japanese de-registration certificate and registration history on file

• Vendor reports an oil change and minor service in March 2026, including a repair to the offside rear CV boot

• Documented service in January 2019 at 68,914 miles, including replacement of the cambelt and cambelt tensioner

• Further documented services in July 2017 at 67,449 miles and April 2016 at 64,987 miles

• BC Racing BR Series coilovers fitted by Roger Clark Motorsport in March 2017 at 66,950 miles, with a laser geometry check and alignment correction. The invoice totals £2,288.53

• The same visit included a front wheel bearing, front hub, four NGK spark plugs and a second-hand coil pack

• Exedy uprated organic clutch, RCM lightweight flywheel and RCM oil-baffle plate kit fitted by Roger Clark Motorsport in April 2016 at 64,987 miles. The invoice totals £1,980.62

• That work also included a sump pan, crankshaft rear main oil seal, two inner CV boots and a downpipe-to-turbo gasket

• Gearbox and LSD oils changed and two anti-roll-bar bushes replaced by Roger Clark Motorsport in August 2016 at 66,545 miles

• Mintex M1155 front pads and two front discs appear on a separate parts invoice from the same date

• Parts invoices from 2015 include two Group N front top mounts, front drop links, a MAF sensor, front and rear brake discs, steering-rack bushes, and a Dayco timing-belt kit and water pump

• Further invoices from Subaru 4 You and various parts suppliers date from 2014 to 2019

• BC Racing coilover warranty card and instructions included

• Current MOT expires on 19 March 2027

• HPI clear

• 74,723 miles indicated

Interior

• STi front bucket seats with red embroidered logos, grey Alcantara-style centre panels, dark cloth bolsters and red piping

• Seat centre panels show flattening, pilling and discolouration from use but not unusual for the age

• Small hole on the driver’s outer seat bolster has been neatly stitched

• Rear bench complete with two headrests and belts, showing light wear

• Aftermarket Nardi three-spoke dished steering wheel on a boss kit. The original steering wheel will also be supplied

• Black spherical gear knob with the original gaiter and five-speed shift-pattern badge

• Factory intercooler water-spray switch on the dashboard, with the automatic climate-control panel, including AC controls, complete

• Pioneer FH-X700BT head unit with Bluetooth and USB connectivity

• HKS turbo timer beneath the steering column, with some exposed wiring underneath that would benefit from tidying

• Dashboard, vents and switchgear complete, with no visible cracks. The vendor reports that the centre-vent vanes are slightly misaligned

• Door cards complete with intact fabric inserts, with light marks on the sill tread plates and lower dashboard trim

• Boot carpet clean and complete, with light scuffs to the plastic side trims

• Fire extinguisher mounted in the passenger footwell

• Japanese inspection sticker on the windscreen and a 1995 Network Q RAC Rally sticker on the rear glass

Exterior

• Light Silver paint with the STi roof spoiler, tailgate wing, bonnet scoop and STi fog-light covers

• Electrically folding side mirrors

• Genuine gold 10-spoke OZ Prodrive P1 17-inch wheels, with some slight paint flaking

• Wheels show age-related corrosion and slight lacquer peeling or bubbling on the inner barrels and would benefit from refurbishment

• Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres in 205/45 R17, reportedly fitted at 67,646 miles

• Red brake calipers, mudflaps, a front tow strap and tinted rear glass

• Front bumper has scattered stone chips across the lower lip and notable scuffs on both lower outer corners

• Small pin dent on the upper section of the offside front wing

• Vendor reports scuffs, slight scratches, marks and a few pin dents on the bonnet

• Driver’s door has peeling lacquer along the lower swage line and a small chip

• Slight creases in both the front and rear passenger-side doors

• A few small chips on the top of the rear bumper

• STi decal on the roof spoiler has lifting edges

• Wiper arms show flaking paint and surface rust

• Underside shows surface rust on the rear subframe, differential casing, anti-roll bar and exhaust pipework. An inspection is recommended

Mechanical

• 2.0-litre EJ20 turbocharged flat-four with a five-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drive

• Factory top-mounted intercooler with water spray, although the vendor is unsure whether the spray operates

• Genuine STi front strut brace

• Roger Clark Motorsport downpipe and custom exhaust reportedly fitted by a previous owner, with a single polished tailpipe

• Vendor describes the exhaust as sounding great without being excessively loud

• The seller reports that the engine warning light very occasionally illuminates faintly for around a minute after a cold start before going out

• It reportedly does not return on warm starts, and he has not noticed any associated running issues

Summary

An early five-door STi with factory STi hardware, documented Roger Clark Motorsport upgrades and gold Prodrive wheels makes an appealing combination. The Japanese ownership history adds further interest, while the specialist invoices provide useful detail on the work carried out.

Offered from RacingPete’s personal ownership of over 8 years, this is an STi wagon with its cosmetic and mechanical points described above. For anyone who has always preferred an Impreza with a tailgate, its specification and history deserve a closer look.

To arrange a viewing, click the Book Viewing button beneath Place Bid. Viewings can be booked until the day before the auction ends, after which the option changes to Contact Seller for further enquiries. The car is located in Wokingham, Berkshire.