2000 Subaru Impreza P1

Highlights 

• Rare and desirable model with Investment potential

• Car number 310 of 1,000

• Recently rebuilt with reconditioned P1 engine

• Some subtle enhancements

• Impressive service history

• Low owner example

• Recent service

Overview

Subaru’s icon Impreza is always a tempting proposition but with the sheer amount of special editions that were produced over the years picking the right one can be a little daunting. Having said that though the P1 is arguably the one to have. Incredibly rare and with huge investment potential, it remains a stand out track to this day.

Introduced in 2000,the limited edition P1 was developed by Subaru's rally division Prodrive as a nod to the company's rally success and holds the title of the first two-door, full beans Impreza that was available via official channels to us Brits here in the UK. Featuring a slew of upgrades, the P1 came complete with a custom suspension setup that was perfect for fast road use on these shores as well as a re-tuned 276bhp turbo flat-four that still feels fast today.

Looking every bit the iconic rally hero and coming in at a far more attainable price point than the 22B, the P1 remains an attractive proposition that's free from any potential grey import shenanigans and this particular car looks to be a solid, usable example. Yes it's covered some mileage but the engine was professionally rebuilt in 2018 and has covered limited miles since. A stainless cat-back Blitz NUR spec 3" exhaust has been fitted to improve breathing along with a few other choice mods, including a Competition carbon kevlar clutch and lightened flywheel.

In current ownership for 12 years, the car comes with an impressive history file and two stamped service books showing mostly main dealer servicing along with an MOT until May 2027 and a recent service to go along with it. It’s a rare chance to own a high point in the impressive Impreza canon, so get your bid in now!

History and documentation

• 2000 model year

• V5C present and correct in the vendor's name

• In current ownership since 13 Sep 2014

• First registered 08 Jun 2000

• Two registered former keepers

• Three sets of keys

• Excellent mostly main dealer service history with original service book showing inspections at the following intervals: service at 1,454 miles (2000 – main dealer), service at 9,161 miles (2000 – main dealer), service at 16,267 miles (2001 – main dealer), service at 23,505 miles (2001 – main dealer), service at 30,283 miles (2002 – main dealer), service at 35,841 miles (2003 – main dealer), service at 42,458 miles (2004 – main dealer), service at 49,609 miles (2004 -main dealer), service at 56,620 miles (2005 – main dealer), service at 64,311 miles (2006 – main dealer), service at 71,808 miles (2006 – main dealer), service at 79,388 miles (2007 – main dealer), service+cambelt at 86,757 miles (2008 – main dealer), service at 93,005 miles (2008 – main dealer), service at 100,515 miles (2009 – main dealer), service at 106,933 miles (2012 – main dealer), service at 110,509 miles (2013 – main dealer), service at 113,039 miles (2014 – main dealer), service at 118,595 miles (2015 – main dealer), service+cambelt at 123,626 miles (2015 – main dealer), service at 127,300 miles (2016 – main dealer), service at 132,847 miles (2018), service at 135,293 miles (2019 – main dealer), service at 141,118 miles (2020 – main dealer), service at 145,903 miles (2022), service at 147,759 miles (2023), service at 148,328 miles (2025), service at 148,405 miles (2026)

• Multiple invoices for parts, servicing and maintenance

• Invoice for engine rebuild 

• Autowatch immobiliser installation certificate

• MOT until 20 May 2027

• HPI clear

• 148,430 indicated miles 

Interior

• In good condition overall

• No major damage to speak of

• Some light wear and tear commensurate with the car's age and mileage

• Original floor mats present with additional over mats utilised by the current owner

• There is a small hole in the carpet as reported by the vendor

• Some scuffs and minor scratches to the door cards

• Blue alloy STI gear knob fitted (original supplied)

• Steering wheel cover fitted

• Headlining has not sagged

• Dashboard remains intact

• Pioneer stereo head unit

• Prodrive plaque present indicating car 310 of 1000 

• No reports of any problems with the electrics or switchgear

• Drivers seat has a small tear in it which has been repaired by a previous owner and there is a problem with the seat mechanism whereby the seat drops slightly when sat in and the adjuster does not engage for the seating position although the seat does move backwards and forwards and still works by the lever for access to the rear

• The carpet in the boot carries some staining

• Original space saver spare wheel, tool kit and jack present

• Engine bay presents well overall and the vacuum pipe, coolant hose kit and throttle collar have been changed to blue items

Exterior

• Well-presented for its age and mileage

• No signs of any major damage

• All panel gaps appear uniform

• The paintwork is good however there is a very small blemish on the top of the offside wing, a tiny dent just behind the driver's door and some bubbling at the bottom front of the offside rear arch 

• Corrosion to rear arches professionally repaired in 2019

• Some minor scratches and scuffs, mainly to the bumpers

• Usual light stone chips to the front end

• The front splitter has a very small crack about 15mm in length

• Windows and light lenses are in good order but the windscreen does have a small chip above the rear view mirror and the front windows both show marks from scraping on the window seals

• Afterburner LED rear light units

• All indicators have been replaced with clear lenses

• Premium blue classic mud flaps

• Several subtle white name decals applied

• The factory 17” ten-spoke OZ Racing alloy wheels are all in great shape with no signs of any major kerb damage

• Tyres are a mix of Pirelli P Zero and Pirelli Powergy modes that the vendor reports are in good condition

• Underneath looks solid and in good condition but there is some light surface rust in places with the vendor informing us that it would benefit from some type of bitumen coating

Mechanical

• Rebuilt 276bhp, 2.0-litre flat-four turbocharged engine which the seller advises has covered around 7,300 miles since the rebuild

• Five-speed manual gearbox

• Four-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 4.6s

• 155mph top speed

• Stainless cat-back Blitz NUR spec 3" exhaust 

• HKS Super Sequential blow-off valve

• K&N metal panel filter

• Competition carbon kevlar clutch and lightened flywheel

• The seller advises that the front and rear discs have been replaced with Black Diamond Performance dimpled and grooved items and that Brembo pads have been installed

• No mechanical issues reported by the vendor but the current MOT lists some play in the steering rack joint and a minor oil leak

• The vendor informs us that the car has been used regularly, they have enjoyed every mile they have driven in it and will be truly sorry to see it go

Summary

Eminently capable, incredibly rare and hugely sought after the Impreza P1 remains the perfect distillation of Subaru's rally-bred heritage and today presents not only as a truly iconic machine but also as a shrewd investment piece. This particular example – number 310 of the limited run of 1,000 ever produced – comes to market with a fully rebuilt engine, a few choice enhancements and in great condition overall with just a few bits and bobs to tidy as you go.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Luton, Bedfordshire.