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Old 31 July 2008, 03:08 PM
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just wondering lads whats the rarest production impreza
Old 31 July 2008, 03:10 PM
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Probably the S201, though its ugly as hell

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Old 31 July 2008, 03:20 PM
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AKA electra...i think...ugly as sin...but had every single part from the parts bin from STi...everything..body, susp, interior, engine, exhaust...the full works..
Old 31 July 2008, 03:23 PM
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and styling that is unique!!
Old 31 July 2008, 03:32 PM
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i think there was 300 s201's made but i think that there was only 100 black prodrive styled bugeyes and 100 blue jdm prodrive styled bugeyes could these be the rarest
Old 31 July 2008, 03:40 PM
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mines the only one that has the number plate V915***
Old 31 July 2008, 03:47 PM
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This as very rare - WRX STi 'Barry' edition - limited to just one only

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...20Impreza3.jpg
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series mcrae, only 200 of them, in fact 199 at most cos i wrote one off
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What about the WHITE P1? Only 1 ever made in white IIRC
Old 31 July 2008, 04:11 PM
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mmm, not sure if that counts, was just a test bed rather than a specific model
Old 31 July 2008, 04:12 PM
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What about the WHITE P1? Only 1 ever made in white IIRC

They used about 3-4 cars to get the model right, some being type RA's the others being type R's, believe there are 2 white UK registered ex prodrive type r's out there which were the basis of the P1.

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Old 31 July 2008, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
series mcrae, only 200 of them, in fact 199 at most cos i wrote one off
make that 198 a mate of mine stacked his one into a tree
Old 31 July 2008, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
They used about 3-4 cars to get the model right, some being type RA's the others being type R's, believe there are 2 white UK registered ex prodrive type r's out there which were the basis of the P1.

Tony
IIRC were there not one or 2 4 doors? I've seen a sonic blue 4 door on here that was half UK half JDM and had prodrive as its first owners. That had the P1 spoiler and wheels etc.

I know it could have been faked but alot of trouble for those half/half bits.


Casablanca? Saab9x thingy? They must be quite rare (although not quite Imprezas)


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Old 31 July 2008, 04:28 PM
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Casablanca is just a NA impreza wagon...I keep these handy just in case nobody believes me




I'd love to build a sleeper version
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Would it not be the 22b type UK only 16 ever produced and some of them have been written off.

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Didn't Prodrive have some 1.8 GL's with EJ20 engines. Developed stuff on them, then when they were done set them free into the outside world. Had 5 or 6 if I remember correctly (about 1994/95)
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Originally Posted by sherlock
Would it not be the 22b type UK only 16 ever produced and some of them have been written off.

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depends on if you consider it a different model to the jap 22b
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The first batch of WRXs were down as 1.8GLs on the log book to get them in the country from what I remember.

Genuine rare I would agree with the 22B Type UK. Best rare buy I think is the black Prodrive bugeye only 100 made.

There is also the "Prodrive Style" bugeye which was based on a Bugeye Spec C but had the front bumper of the UK Prodrive cars. I've seen one on here but not in the flesh.
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
depends on if you consider it a different model to the jap 22b
Different enough. I only went for a UK one as it was under Subaru warranty at the time for a very low price.
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Originally Posted by 1copperhead
just wondering lads whats the rarest production impreza
probably a silver 93 wrx with lexus lights and subs in the boot


(oh the rerest - sorry!)
Old 31 July 2008, 05:04 PM
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An unmodified low mileage Classic!
Old 31 July 2008, 05:10 PM
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what about the white P1 prodrive used for testing...I'm sure that's still knocking around
Old 31 July 2008, 05:52 PM
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yeah,ive got it.there was only 1 in white according to Mike wood at Prodrive and its still alive and very well.
Old 31 July 2008, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by EddScott
The first batch of WRXs were down as 1.8GLs on the log book to get them in the country from what I remember.

Genuine rare I would agree with the 22B Type UK. Best rare buy I think is the black Prodrive bugeye only 100 made.

There is also the "Prodrive Style" bugeye which was based on a Bugeye Spec C but had the front bumper of the UK Prodrive cars. I've seen one on here but not in the flesh.
something like mine
cant find much info on them though
Old 31 July 2008, 07:06 PM
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i think you will find its the gb270wagon
only 101 made

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Old 31 July 2008, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by stevie333
yeah,ive got it.there was only 1 in white according to Mike wood at Prodrive and its still alive and very well.
That P1 looks awesome in white, is the other one a WRC replica or an actual one?? Either way, looks fantastic
Old 31 July 2008, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by stevie333
yeah,ive got it.there was only 1 in white according to Mike wood at Prodrive and its still alive and very well.
That P1 is awesome . If i were a classic man, that would be the one.

Lee
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at the open day you could have your pic taken next to Petters WRC car, so that's what the White P1 will be next to
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Originally Posted by minty
at the open day you could have your pic taken next to Petters WRC car, so that's what the White P1 will be next to
Awesome, shame I missed it
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The white car wasnt ever a P1 though was it? It was a development mule so it will have been an STI V that ended up with a similar mechanical specification to the P1 that was released.....

Dealer/importer special editions dont count; so Id suggest that either 1994 STIs or S201s are the rarest, as there are 300 of each. Considering that the 1994 STIs were manufactured in two separate productions runs, then Id suggest that the original 'of 100' STI Saloons and 'Wagons are the rarest, at 100 each...

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