This Practically New Subaru Impreza 22B Could Be Yours, But Only If You're Loaded

If you’re a lover of fast Imprezas, the ultimate version is surely the 22B. Debuting in 1998 to coincide with Subaru’s 40th anniversary and its third consecutive World Rally Championship title, just 400 of these things were built, and they’re proper pieces of kit.

The 22B’s 2.2-litre turbocharged boxer-four belts out 276bhp, a healthy figure in a car weighing just 1270kg. This makes 0-60mph possible in around four seconds - that’s still a fast figure even today.

It looks stunning thanks to a wide-arched body inspired by its WRC equivalent, finished off in 555 Blue. Under the skin it’s enhanced with Bilstein suspension, meatier brakes and an upgraded clutch with a ceramic disc.

It’s only had one owner, and a famous(ish) one at that - boxer Prince Naseem Hamed. That does mean you’re lumbered with some personalised embroidery in the headrests, but if you’re bothered by that you could always stick some post-it notes over them or something…

With so few produced, 22Bs rarely come up for sale, and when they do, they’re not cheap. Particularly this one, as it has just 2500 miles on the clock. As a result, the estimate from Silverstone Auctions is an incredible £60,000 - £70,000. It’ll go under the hammer at Silverstone circuit on 20 May.