WRX STi (1995 to 2001)

The first-generation Subaru Impreza WRX STi represents the birth of a rally-bred dynasty, evolving from the standard WRX into a precision-engineered weapon by Subaru Tecnica International. Produced until 2001, these early STi models were technically reserved for the Japanese market, featuring a blueprint-hardened turbocharged flat-four engine, inverted struts, and a strengthened close-ratio transmission to handle the increased output. In Australia, where the "GC8" chassis has a massive cult following, almost all genuine first-gen STis are private imports, making original, unmodified examples exceptionally scarce. While the local buyer pool historically favoured the Australian-delivered WRX, the desirability of these high-spec Japanese imports has surged as they cross the 25-year threshold for global eligibility. Because these cars offered the rawest connection to Subaru’s World Rally Championship success, they currently sit at the top of the market for Japanese performance icons, with well-documented Version 5 and 6 cars being particularly prized as blue-chip investments.

The first-generation Subaru Impreza WRX STi represents the birth of a rally-bred dynasty, evolving from the standard WRX into a precision-engineered weapon by Subaru Tecnica International. Produced until 2001, these early STi models were technically reserved for the Japanese market, featuring a blueprint-hardened turbocharged flat-four engine, inverted struts, and a strengthened close-ratio transmission to handle the increased output. In Australia, where the "GC8" chassis has a massive cult foll… Read more