This 1999 Subaru 2.5RS Coupe is a 31,500 mile example in World Rally Blue offered by the original owner, who purchased the car new at Wakefield Subaru of Massachusetts in April 1999. The 2.5RS was the first car marketed around Subaru’s rally success of the 1990s and preceded the introduction of the WRX a few years later. This example had a factory remanufactured engine installed at 20k miles due to a failed rod bearing but remains in otherwise original condition. It has never been driven in winter or used as a commuter and remains in good condition, with none of the heavy wear and tear usually seen on this model.

The exterior is in good condition with no notable body damage. The car is painted in Subaru’s iconic World Rally Blue and the paint is all original with no significant scratches or chips.

The car was always garaged when not in use and the condition reflects years of careful ownership from new.

The original wheels remain in clean, undamaged condition and retain their original factory Bridgestone tires. An extra set of 2002 WRX wheels with good Dunlop Winter Sport SP M2 tires is also included.

The interior is clean with light wear apparent on the seats, carpets, and door panels. The original Clarion cassette player is still installed along with the accessory CD player. The interior remains unmodified and all accessories work including the A/C, which blows cold. According to the seller the back seat has only been used twice in the car’s history.

The 2.5L naturally aspirated boxer four is in good condition with no aftermarket modifications. There are no known mechanical needs and service records from new are included. The original engine developed a rod knock and was replaced with a factory reconditioned short block in 2007 with just under 20k miles on the odometer. The receipt for the engine swap can be viewed in the gallery below.

The undercarriage is clean and solid, with the original exhaust still intact. The car was always stored in the garage unused during the winter months.

The seller is including the following Subaru rally memorabilia in the sale:

3 models of Subaru Rally cars (various scales)

1998 Subaru WRC poster featuring Colin McRae

Decal set of ’98 WRC rally car in Colin McRae livery

Ken Block and Travis Pastrana team Subaru T-shirt, signed by Travis Pastrana

Subaru ’99 WRC cap signed by Ken Block, Travis Pastrana, and Ricky Johnson

Small poster of Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS coupe

Various brochures and magazines featuring the 2.5RS are also included.

The car is sold with extensive documentation dating back to the original window sticker, and all original owners manuals are also included. The seller kept a logbook of all maintenance performed which is included in the sale.

The 2.5RS was relatively rare when new, and few that remain are in such well cared for unmodified condition.