5 speed manual
63,052 verified miles
2.0L EJ20k Turbo
AWD
HKS turbo timer
Aftermarket exhaust
Color Code 406 – (Light Silver Metallic)
This 1997 Subaru Impreza WRX GC8 is a legendary piece of rally heritage straight from the golden era of Japanese sports cars. Representing the iconic first generation design, this sedan captures the pure, analog essence of Subaru motorsport pedigree. With just 63,052 verified miles on the odometer, this JDM legend balances low mileage collectibility with absolute driver engagement, arriving in great shape and ready for its next owner.
Under the hood sits the legendary EJ20K turbocharged boxer engine, a powerplant celebrated for its high revving character and raw performance. Power is routed through an engaging five speed manual transmission straight to Subaru symmetrical all wheel drive system, delivering the relentless, claw your way out of corners traction that made these cars unstoppable on the world rally stage. Enhancing the mechanical experience is a quality aftermarket exhaust system that allows the turbocharged engine to breathe more freely while letting that signature boxer rumble truly sing.
The cabin features a clean multi pattern cloth interior showcasing the specialized factory bucket seats that are unique to the GC8 generation. Driver inputs are handled through a classic three spoke factory Nardi steering wheel that perfectly matches the car’s motorsport heritage. This cockpit balances its analog feel with plenty of daily conveniences, including power windows alongside power adjusting and folding side mirrors. Mounted neatly within the cabin is the HKS turbo timer, a period correct interior upgrade that monitors your engine cool down cycles. The factory climate control functions exactly as it should, delivering ice cold AC and hot heat to keep the cabin comfortable in any weather. With the exception of an upgraded aftermarket radio unit, the instrumentation, controls, and cabin plastics remain in great shape, making for a tidy space that reflects the low mileage on the chassis.
The exterior is finished in its factory correct Light Silver Metallic paint, color code 406, which accentuates the crisp, rally bred body lines of the GC8 chassis. The sedan body presents exceptionally well with straight panels and proper gaps, retaining all the classic factory WRX styling cues that enthusiasts look for. Up front, the fascia features the unmistakable aggressive hood scoop alongside dual functional hood vents, flanked by a pair of oversized factory fog lights that give it that unmistakable stage rally presence. The side profile is fitted with a set of slim JDM rain guards, while the rear trunk lid hosts the prominent factory spoiler to complete the aerodynamic look. Overall, the finish is in great shape, holding a healthy gloss across the body with only some minor scratches and light touch ups consistent with the age of the vehicle.
This GC8 WRX offers enthusiasts a chance to own an authentic, low mileage rally icon in highly original condition with just a few choice upgrades. Finding clean, well preserved examples of these cars is becoming increasingly difficult today, as most on the market have accumulated very high mileage or have been heavily modified over the years. It combines timeless nineties styling, a legendary turbocharged powertrain, and everyday practicality into a truly rewarding ownership experience.
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