12th May, 2024 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle May 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
2000 Subaru Impreza 2000 Turbo
***NO RESERVE*** Featuring a plethora of desirable upgrades
Registration - W724 XNK
Chassis No. - JF1GC8KD3YG052232
M.O.T. - June 2024
Odometer - 133,000
A highly sought-after version of Subaru’s iconic World Rally Championship-era Impreza, this 2000 Turbo example is offered in rare red paintwork, with a black and red interior. Fitted with Subaru’s famed 2.0-litre turbo-charged, four-cylinder boxer engine and five-speed manual gearbox, ‘W724 XNK’ is an increasingly rare model – an Impreza that remains in good condition. Mechanically, work has been carried out too the suspension, with new shock absorbers, springs, and top mounts all-round. The cambelt has also been sorted, new discs and brake pads all-round, a coil pack conversion carried out with new plugs, and a hybrid turbo fitted. The ECU has been tweaked, seeing ‘W724 XNK’ remapped to 300hp according to the present owner’s documents. The bodywork has also been worked on, with sills replaced on both sides, a new exhaust fitted, and all four alloys powder coated with new tyres fitted.
The present owner has a large folder of paperwork that will come with the Impreza, which comes with an indicated 133,000 miles on the odometer. They describe the bodywork, paint, and interior as in ‘average’ condition, though the transmission and electrics are reckoned ‘good’, and the engine as ‘excellent’.
Introduced in 1992, the Subaru Impreza was a simple, practical, family car – offered as a four-door saloon, two-door coupe, five-door estate, and later on a five-door hatchback – with little about it to get the blood pumping and customers banging at the door of dealerships… until Subaru took it rallying. Entering the WRC with the Impreza changed Subaru’s desirability instantly, and multiple successes over many years say the blue and gold rally machines sprinkle plenty of stardust over the rest of the range – particularly since Subaru’s rally cars managed to attract some of the finest rally drivers around. With a plethora of various WRX and STi models released over five separate generations, there are almost too many to list here. Each brought about a flair and ‘real-world’ performance that made the likes of Subaru, and key rival Mitsubishi’s equivalents, highly desirable machines.
· Carefully maintained example of a modern classic.
· Remapped to 300hp, with work to suspension, brakes, and bodywork also carried out.
· Offered with large file of paperwork.
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £2,925
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - W724 XNK
Chassis No. - JF1GC8KD3YG052232
M.O.T. - June 2024
Odometer - 133,000
A highly sought-after version of Subaru’s iconic World Rally Championship-era Impreza, this 2000 Turbo example is offered in rare red paintwork, with a black and red interior. Fitted with Subaru’s famed 2.0-litre turbo-charged, four-cylinder boxer engine and five-speed manual gearbox, ‘W724 XNK’ is an increasingly rare model – an Impreza that remains in good condition. Mechanically, work has been carried out too the suspension, with new shock absorbers, springs, and top mounts all-round. The cambelt has also been sorted, new discs and brake pads all-round, a coil pack conversion carried out with new plugs, and a hybrid turbo fitted. The ECU has been tweaked, seeing ‘W724 XNK’ remapped to 300hp according to the present owner’s documents. The bodywork has also been worked on, with sills replaced on both sides, a new exhaust fitted, and all four alloys powder coated with new tyres fitted.
The present owner has a large folder of paperwork that will come with the Impreza, which comes with an indicated 133,000 miles on the odometer. They describe the bodywork, paint, and interior as in ‘average’ condition, though the transmission and electrics are reckoned ‘good’, and the engine as ‘excellent’.
Introduced in 1992, the Subaru Impreza was a simple, practical, family car – offered as a four-door saloon, two-door coupe, five-door estate, and later on a five-door hatchback – with little about it to get the blood pumping and customers banging at the door of dealerships… until Subaru took it rallying. Entering the WRC with the Impreza changed Subaru’s desirability instantly, and multiple successes over many years say the blue and gold rally machines sprinkle plenty of stardust over the rest of the range – particularly since Subaru’s rally cars managed to attract some of the finest rally drivers around. With a plethora of various WRX and STi models released over five separate generations, there are almost too many to list here. Each brought about a flair and ‘real-world’ performance that made the likes of Subaru, and key rival Mitsubishi’s equivalents, highly desirable machines.
· Carefully maintained example of a modern classic.
· Remapped to 300hp, with work to suspension, brakes, and bodywork also carried out.
· Offered with large file of paperwork.
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle May 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 12th May, 2024
Our June auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 11th May,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 12th May 9am - 12 noon
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