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£392,500
2001 Subaru Impreza WRC Ex-Richard Burns
Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 26 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a meticulously restored 2001 Subaru Impreza WRC, chassis PR WRC 01 008, driven by Richard Burns in the 2001 Monte Carlo and Sweden rallies. It boasts a full restoration completed in 2021, retaining its original engine and many original Prodrive parts, with documented provenance and racing history, making it a highly collectible piece.
Condition
9
The car underwent a full restoration in 2020/2021, including a repaint with period-correct livery, original parts refitted, and the original engine rebuilt. It retains its original Gold FIA Passport and a Letter of Authenticity from Prodrive, indicating a high level of preservation and restoration to its original condition.
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Transmission:
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Chassis No:
PR0WRC01008
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Reg Number:
X8 SRT
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Following the disappointment of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in the 2000 WRC Championship, 2001 was a year of redemption for the late Richard Burns and Robert Reid who finally achieved their first, and only, championship-winning season.
It was very tightly contested, and by no means a walkover, especially when their competition was arguably the greatest selection of rally drivers in history, including the late Colin McRae, Tommi Makinen and defending champion Marcus Gronholm, yet it was Burns in the S7 Impreza that took the drivers championship home that year, with Peugeot retaining the Manufacturer's title.
When we say this season was close, the top 3 drivers were separated by just 3 points by the end of the season! For the 2001 World Rally Championship, Subaru nominated Petter Solberg and Richard Burns as their driver lineup, with Marko Martin and Toshi Arai competing in selected events.
Their WRC 2001 Car featured an all-new look, based on the new Impreza WRX GD chas...
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£108,516
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£330,522
Median Price (Since 2020)
£617,200
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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