Registration - RB07 SCO

Chassis - JF1GDFKH37G069764

M.O.T. - December 2023

Odometer - 30,500

In 2007 Subaru UK importers IM Group paid tribute to the late 2001 World Rally Champion Richard Burns by collaborating with Prodrive to develop the RB320, a special limited-edition of the all-wheel-drive Impreza WRX STI. The ‘320’ not only referred to the 320bhp the car’s Prodrive-tuned flat-four 2457cc turbocharged engine produced at 6000rpm, but also the number of examples of the model that were created, of which the appropriately-registered ‘RB07 SCO’ is one. RB320s were readily identified by their Obsidian Black Pearl paintwork, bespoke 18” dark anthracite alloy wheels, special-design stainless steel mesh grilles, unique front lip spoiler and Day-Glo orange ‘RB’ external badging, which echoed the colour of Richard Burns’ crash helmet. In addition to the Prodrive-tuned engine, the RB320 benefited from special Prodrive suspension featuring Bilstein dampers, Eibach springs, adjustable Eibach rear anti-roll bar and lower ride height. It also boasted a six-speed quick shift manual gearbox, RB-branded gearknob and mats, black and blue suede effect interior trim, and Prodrive-branded chrome exhaust muffler and, when accelerated flat out, could achieve the 0-60mph sprint in just 4.8 seconds. In road tests, Evo magazine commented ‘Uncorked on a great British B-road the 320 absolutely flies’, while Autocar described the RB320 as ‘Definitely the best current-model Scooby we've seen; Burns would have loved it.’ ‘RB07 SCO’ is an extremely well-presented example of this most desirable of Imprezas, and comes complete with service history and current MOT valid to December 8, plus an MOT-backed total mileage of just 30,480. It is now champing at the bit to hit the road or trackday circuit in the hands of a new owner.

Now in its sixth generation, the Impreza has been a staple of the Subaru range since 1992. The WRX (World Rally eXperimental) versions were a performance derivative developed from the specification of the company’s works competition cars. Subaru’s success on the world rally stage (the Impreza WRC has won a total of six world rally titles) has long since made the cars a go-to option for performance drivers.

In summary:

• A striking-looking and powerful limited-edition model
• One of just 320 produced in honour of the late Richard Burns
• Indicated mileage of 30,480 is supported by the car’s history