Check out this clean genuine GC8! Up for sale is a prime example of one of Subaru's most celebrated vehicles on both the dirt, snow, and pavement. Following the success of the Subaru Legacy platform in the World Rally Cross championship, Subaru engineers sought to develop a new, more compact vehicle that would outperform the competition and improve upon the already proven drivetrain of its larger predecessor. This vehicle was dubbed the Impreza WRX, with WRX standing for "World Rally eXperiment". The first generation GC8 WRX featured a new turbocharged "EJ20G" flat four, which produced an impressive 230hp, a close-ratio 5 speed manual transmission, and of course Subaru's legendary symmetrical AWD system. These first gen WRX's have somewhat of a cult following in the USA due to their classic rally styling, incredible performance off road, and the fact that they were never offered in a turbocharged variant on US shores. Now, 25 years later, these rally-inspired imprezas are finally legal to import in the USA, and this model is a beautiful stock example of what the USA never received. The exterior is finished in a respray of the OEM Subaru Black Mica (47A). The body is beautiful, with no dents, dings, or rust anywhere! Those that know Subaru know about the rust issues that plague these early models, luckily this example has been extremely well kept and the body is just as flawless as it was 27 years ago! OEM gunmetal 5 spoke alloys compliment the black paint nicely, and a few subtle exterior touches really separate this WRX from other imprezas, namely the low rise spoiler, OEM side and rear lip kit, and massive rally style fog lights up front. This vehicle is a total 90’s time capsule! Unique styling cues extend their way into the interior, where the OEM "red tiger" seats put a splash of color in the utilitarian yet useful cockpit. Despite the vehicle's compact size, this Impreza has ample leg room in both the front and rear, with plenty of storage space in the trunk! Leave it to Subaru engineers to design a rally car that's still practical for everyday use. The interior is in immaculate shape for its age! The seats are free of rips and tears, and the plastics show no signs of cracking, peeling or sun damage. All features and switches are fully functional, even down to the automatic climate control! Sit in the cockpit and you instantly notice the OEM three spoke Nardi steering wheel. Paired with a leather Nardi shift knob, these add a classy touch to the interior and really aid in enhancing the driving experience. The dash displays just 155k original kilometres (96k miles!) and is fully functional and free of any warning lights. The 2 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engine fires right up and idles smoothly. Unlike most Subarus, this flat four has never been modified. Acceleration is quite punchy, with a solid amount of low-end torque, and the OEM dual tip exhaust projects just the slightest rumble while driving down the road. The 5 speed manual gearbox shifts smoothly. The AWD system behaves as expected, diving in and out of corners without losing an ounce of traction, and the stock suspension takes bumps and turns quite nicely. We have performed a full service and complete inspection of the vehicle to ensure that it is ready to hit the road with no issues! We even have prior service records from this GC8’s time in Japan! If you're looking for a practical daily driver that can attack the road during all road conditions, this rally-ready Right Hand Drive WRX will serve you well.