A great modern classic, in original and unmodified condition, which arguably set the foundations for Subaru’s high-performance Impreza models. Under the bonnet is a turbocharged 2.0-litre EJ20 flat-four, producing around 147kW / 197bhp, coupled to Subaru’s asymmetrical all-wheel-drive system via a five-speed manual transmission. First registered in July 1993, this car comes with extensive paperwork, and has complete known ownership history from new. Known as the Legacy in most markets, but the Liberty in Australia, its RS Turbo variant featured a water-to-air intercooler, and a tuned turbocharged flat-four that gave most of the Australian market’s V8 performance cars a run for their money. This car was specified in Dark Grey Mica paintwork, and sports the correct ‘RS Turbo’ stickers, six-spoke 15-inch alloy wheels, front and rear spoilers, and side skirts. It was ordered with the optional factory leather upholstery in Grey. Standard equipment on the Liberty RS Turbo included electric windows and mirrors, sunroof, front fog lights, air conditioning, four-speaker stereo, cruise control, sport seats, and sport steering wheel. This car retains its Subaru Logic Control System stereo unit, but also has a more contemporary Alpine head unit fitted, the latter with Bluetooth and smartphone connectivity. This Liberty RS Turbo has been fitted with an aftermarket performance exhaust, but the original system is included in the sale. It is sold with all of the original handbooks, plus a service receipt file and brochures from new. The seller describes the history file as extensive, documenting an impressive level of maintenance over the years. There is no known bodywork damage. Its Dark Grey Mica paintwork may well be all original. It is described as one of the most unmolested and well-presented examples in the country, and there are very few blemishes in the finish. The optional factory leather upholstery is still in great shape, with some surface creasing, but clearly with no heavy wear or discolouration. No electrical faults have been detected by the seller. Its most recent maintenance was in February 2020, when Future Tech Car Service Centre carried out a service at 137,565 km. Prior to this, general servicing was also carried out in June 2018 and August 2017. The clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder were both replaced at around 134,000 km. All RS Turbos had a recall from the factory when only a few years old to have the engines removed and heads replaced at a minimum. This vehicle was a part of that recall and had the appropriate work done by Subaru. This Subaru Liberty RS Turbo is a 1990s performance car that will bring a nostalgic smile to the face of many Australia enthusiasts. A stark contrast to the heavy V8 bruisers of the same era, the turbocharged flat-four RS Turbo set the tone for generations of exciting Subaru sedans that would follow. Boasting an extensive history file, the condition of this Liberty is obvious from the moment you open the bonnet or look inside the cabin; having been carefully preserved with relatively low mileage from new. Described as being in true ‘time-warp’ condition by its owner, it would be a great addition to any collection of modern classics. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and while there is currently a finance agreement in place, this will be settled as part of the sale. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.