£480k for McRae Impreza 22B

After the sale of McRaes Legacy, Mk11 Escort and Sunbeam on Friday, The very rare 1998 Subaru Impreza STi 22B - Chassis #000 went under the hammer yesterday (Saturday)

Delivered to the late Colin McRae MBE in November 1998, This was one of three prototype 22Bs built, the 22B STi was billed as the production version of Subaru's already-iconic two-door World Rally Car. Only 399 22Bs were built for sale to the domestic market (another 25 were made for overseas markets including 16 allocated to the UK)

As one of only 399 examples, even a regular 22B is regarded as rare and desirable, however the car on offer here is even more special. This is one of only three 22B prototype cars — each featuring a unique #000/400 plaque to commemorate the occasion. As a gesture of thanks for their services to Subaru over the years (winning the 1995 World Rally Championship, finishing second in 1996 and 1997 and third in 1998 and gaining the company their third consecutive WRC Manufacturers Title), three 22Bs were offered to three special people. One was offered to Prodrive’s David Lapworth, currently residing in the USA, one to Colin’s co-driver Nicky Grist, and this one, offered to Colin McRae himself.

This stunning and Iconic example made £480,500