This example of the vanishingly rare SVX was originally supplied to the Japanese domestic market being first registered in Tokyo in July of 1992.

The Subaru remained in the country of its manufacture until 2006 having been used and enjoyed by three keepers during that period.

In 2006 the SVX was exported to the UK and was first registered here in April of that year.

At that point the Subaru had covered around 54,000 miles.

Today the SVX is in the hands of a long-time car connoisseur and collector and presents in a condition that can be considered as good throughout.

On the day of our shoot the odometer stood at 197,272 km (122,579 miles) underscoring its moderate but regular use in the last 19 years - around 3,500 miles a year on average since its arrival in the UK.

With a new radiator fitted, a full service in January and a fresh MoT, this rare and desirable Subaru is ready for its next chapter.

From a distance the car looks superb but on closer inspection there are imperfectio...