How much is a Subaru Impreza 22B STi worth?
The ultimate rally homologation may have set the record for the most expensive Subaru sold at auction. Update 4/19/21: This car just sold for $312,555. The story, originally published April 6th, has been updated. The Impreza 22B is the ultimate Subaru.
How rare is a 22B Subaru?
For one, the 22B is incredibly rare. A total of only 424 Subaru 22Bs were produced, all in 1998—400 for the Japanese market (complete with a number plate on the center console), an additional 21 for Australia and the U.K. (no number plates), and three prototypes (with number plates reading “000/400”).
What is special about 22B?
The 22B was built to celebrate three consecutive FIA World Championship titles. That earned the economy car the right to pair gold wheels with a huge hood scoop and an even larger rear wing.
What is a 1998 Subaru Impreza worth?
About the 1998 Subaru Impreza
| Coupe | Original MSRP/Price | Horsepower |
|---|---|---|
| Impreza Coupe Cpe L 2.2L Auto AWD w/BL Equip | $16695 / $15162 | 137 |
| Impreza Coupe Cpe L 2.2L Manual AWD w/BL Equip | $15895 / $14445 | 137 |
| Impreza Coupe Cpe RS 2.5L Auto AWD w/GD Equip | $19995 / $18121 | 165 |
| Impreza Coupe Cpe RS 2.5L Manual AWD w/GD Equip | $19195 / $17404 | 165 |
How much is a Subaru WRX 1998?
1998 Subaru Impreza WRX (awd) Pricing and Spec Configurations. Interested in a Subaru Impreza? You could expect to pay $3,000 – 5,170 based on third party pricing data.
How much did Subaru 22B cost in 1998?
Australia received five cars, one of which was retained by the importer. They were also eye-wateringly expensive. Back in 1998, they were put on sale at $125,000 apiece.
Can a Subaru WRX STI be imported to the US?
! This Subaru WRX STi got away, but there are more like it here. This 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi is #156 of approximately 400 examples built for the Japanese market and was imported to the US by the seller in July 2020 under the “show or display” exemption.
How many Subaru Impreza 22B STi are in the US?
Number 156 of just 400 Subaru Impreza 22B STi models built recently went under the hammer on US-based online auction site, Bring A Trailer. Located in the United States, the World Rally Blue example was imported into the US in 2020 under that country’s ‘show and display’ exemption.
How much is a 1998 Subaru Impreza worth?
With 40,000km on the odometer, car number 156 of 400 built has found a new home. A rare 1998 Subaru Impreza with 40,000km on the clock has sold for an astonishing AUD$402,000 (US$312,555).
Why did Subaru make the 22B?
The 22B was built to commemorate Subaru’s 40th anniversary as well as its third consecutive World Rally Championship. All examples were finished in World Rally Blue and featured a specific vented aluminum hood, an enlarged hood scoop, widened fenders, rocker extensions, and an adjustable rear wing.