World Rally Championship cars aren’t just built for speed, they’re also built to withstand the ruggedness of the course that they drive in. While fans have always dreamed of owning one, there doesn’t seem to be any opportunities to actually own or buy one. That is until now.
Owner Paul Donnelly has decided to let go of his 1997 Subaru Impreza WRC. Now before you think that this is just one those run-of-the-mill World Rally cars, think again. Prior to being part of Donnelly’s collection, this 1997 Subaru Impreza was driven by the tandem of Colin McRae and Nicky Grist, two popular WRC drivers. It was first introduced in 1997 when it was driven in the Rallye Monte Carlo competition in 1997.
Originally, the vehicle was registered as a P555 WRC. It was then re-registered when the car was sold to SWRT. After the registration, the car now sports a new registration number, P18 WRC. It also carries a chassis number of chassis number PRO-WRC-97-001.
Now since this car has been around for more than a decade, plus the fact it has had it shares of driving through rough roads, it has undergone a complete rebuilding process under the hands of McKinstry Motorsport. This Irish company used bare metal paint to restore this 1997 Subaru Impreza WRC back to its original form.
While its mileage, engine, and transmission details have yet to be announced, given the years it’s been driven in competitions, expect it to be a little banged up. But since you won’t be using this vehicle to compete in a Word Rally event, that wouldn’t matter now would it?
So if you’re looking to add a prominent World Rally Championship car to your proud collection, here’s your chance to get one. Priced at £85,000 or roughly $123,000, this ride is a steal especially since it’s been driven by two of the sports renowned racers. For further details about the car and how to get in touch with Mr. Paul Donnelly, be sure to visit Prodrive’s web site.
