10 Rare Subarus You've NEVER Heard Of

[@Chris.Davies]

If you ever wondered why a 911 GT3 RS comes standard with AC, and it is an expensive option to not have it in the car, I can explain why. It's because Porsche are fanatical about lap times. And they discovered a long time ago that a cool driver is much faster than a hot driver. PS. I have one of the rarest GF8s of all time; a 1997 Tommy kaira M20b wagon, in spectacular condition. I also have Porsches, but I daily the little TK. I describe it as "two thirds of a 911 turbo wagon", and with a massively reinforced 5-speed close ratio RA gearbox (7500rpm redline at 215kmh!), lots of tune, it is one of the most exciting cars I have ever driven. I've had it for 6 years, and I'll probably have it for another 6 years. :)

[@LawrenceTimme]

Nah it's because they 60 year old boomers who can afford them want to pretend they drive a race car, but need their creature comforts. 😂😂😂

[@turtlecanttreflip8205]

gf8s are so underrated thats so cool

[@theturbojoe]

Prodrive didn’t work closely with the Subaru works rally team. They were the Subaru works rally team. Also, it’s pronounced Pet-ter Solberg. Not Pee-ter Solberg. 👍🏻

[@jGRite]

Maybe it's because I just got home from roller skating, but I didn't notice that microphone was there until about 1 minute and 42 seconds into the video.

[@circuitdemon_]

😂 we love this

[@lazylazy6969]

Me at the 10:16 mark only because I read this comment 😅

[@NVS_555]

Me after seeing the entire video and then coming to the comments section smh 🤦‍♂️

[@pretol7920]

Now, if you had to be honest with us....

[@Diesel257]

Had to look really hard AFTER reading this. I was looking over his head for a boom mic.😂

[@dhanipersaud6227]

Someone need to put together a list of the rare Legacy and Forestor models. The Legacy was really popular in Japan and got some really crazy rare models. Nevermind ,the s40x, tuned by STI or Spec Bs models look up the Porsche design Legacy Blitzen.

[@railfanatic1416]

If you know about those you know about the blitzen. It wasn't exactly rare, only manual blitzens are rare.

[@dhanipersaud6227]

@@railfanatic1416 Yeah, a couple thousand were made, which for mass produced cars fits the definition of rare IMO and most reasonable people share that same opinion. The premise of this video is rare Subaru's you've never heard of. I would argue that only having two thousand made and being only for Japan would meet the criteria for an English American video.

[@railfanatic1416]

@dhanipersaud6227 that's 2000 for the revision AC version. Subaru made many more in revision D, just without the Porsche Design branding. They're not exactly rare and i swear it's like the first subaru everyone brings up when someone asks about rare subarus

[@dhanipersaud6227]

@@railfanatic1416 The literally sold thousands of them, which makes them rare, and only in Japan. You literally more likely to talk about and see a Lamborghini Huracán. Therefore, I would say it meets the criteria for this video. When people talk about rare Subaru's they rarely talk about anything outside the rare WRX models because that's where most of the enthusiast interest is.

[@railfanatic1416]

@dhanipersaud6227 no, they're not rare, and there's not much special about them besides a bumpers, a wing, wheels, and different interior colors. I have literally seen a video of someone walking on the sidewalk and a blitzen wagon passed by. You are much less likely to find say a Legacy GT30 wagon or RS30 sedan than a blitzen. Now that's rare. Between manual Blitzens, automatic Blitzens, and Blitzen 6s, they were a somewhat popular trim

[@liquidwombat]

roof scoop are not for cooling. They are to provide positive pressure to the cabin to help keep dust out

[@emilydixon988]

I love my rare Subaru, I have a Canadian specR1 wrx (#12/125). Just makes it feel special and different. Also the sonic yellow is such a nice colour!

[@circuitdemon_]

The sonic yellow is killer 🔥

[@Kotone_EN]

as an Australian that’s just a ClubSpec evo 5

[@A1C6]

@@Kotone_ENNo it isn’t. The R-1 has BBS wheels and was made without the club spec badging. Probably also different tuning.

[@Kotone_EN]

@@A1C6 I know it’s just they are very similar

[@A1C6]

@@Kotone_EN hmmm

[@shingosshojiopoulos6608]

In Greece in the early 2000s due to cars being taxed based on their cc the WRX and WRX STi though popular were very expensive . For that reason Greek dealerships started tuning the base model 1.6 with a turbo kit ,larger injectors , stiffer and lower coilovers and with some exterior upgrades. The cars, called 1.6TS , were somewhat popular but they also were very unreliable. They were offered in Sedan and Hatchback form

[@MiraSubieGirl]

Russian here... we got some of these sh!tboxes. Still not bad!

[@generiskgen]

There were two upgrades, the 150hp and 180hp. The 150hp ones got the turbo itself, turbokit (ecu, all plumbing, injectors), wrx rims (14" aluminum) and an s-turbo badge The 180hp ones got alot more, same as 150hp + bigger brakes, bigger turbo, pistons and selective interior upgrade.

[@goosegarage78]

there are a lot of rare subarus in NZ. the reason being of the late peter possum bournes long rally association (just missed out on joining the APRC: asia pacific rally championship) with subaru. google him its a sad tale. his workshop still lives on specialzing in subarus. you missed the gravel express and the B4 & B4 blitzen missed the GT and GTB (b is for bilstien shock package)

[@DMW88]

My stepdad had a WR1 when I was in my teens. Was an excellent car. Except when he sat in the garage "warming it up" (see also revving the fuck out of it) at 6am before he went to work. Hated the thing then.

[@werewolf00000]

"10 Rare Subarus You've NEVER Heard Of" ... chill, chill, we have heard about them xD

[@motwhom3230]

Need to add some legacy/liberty content. Great car would’ve been the s401/s402. Great car and extremely rare. Like borderline unheard of except for leggy community. Otherwise great video, I’m suprised you’ve only got a couple thousand with the quality I fully expected 100k+

[@circuitdemon_]

We are super appreciative of this comment. Just making content we enjoy! Definitely will start researching all of the Legacy models now!

[@nikolee2854]

Legacy/liberty’s don’t get enough love and attention. Everyone just goes for the wrx and sti

[@motwhom3230]

@@nikolee2854 yeah no one realizes the whole Subaru rally scene started with the legacy's.

[@blakefitzgibbon8376]

I came here hoping someone else remembered these ones too, so unheard of!

[@brrebrresen1367]

of rare Subaru Impreza's you always got the one that is a Subaru Impreza but isn't a Impreza, nor is it a Subaru. it's a SAAB 9-2X! and it's basically a Impreza wagon with the front incl. lights of an SAAB 9-3, and for long was half the price of the car with Subaru logo.

[@uhm175]

It's based on a Subaru sure, but I don't think it's that rare

[@brrebrresen1367]

it's rare enough when you factor in that only sold in one country, the USA. it was also a wagon, something that didn't help on the sales and most of em was stick-shift, something that US buyers are not that fond off. while it sold a lot more than cars in this list it still a very low volume car and it was also not just a "sticker-car" but had unique bodykit and interior. (sticker-car = cars that just got some sticker-badges and maybe the badge embroidered into the seats if very fancy, else it's 100% identical to the standard version)

[@dwori]

You got one thing wrong. the 2017 final edition did NOT have green brembos. It has them silver. And the stock 19" enkei wheels are not dark grey but golden oem. the rest are accessories, indeed.

[@LawrenceTimme]

Nobody was buying stis in the uk. Thats why they stopped bring them in. There are only 150 and i have been in number 001 and 007 😃 number 001 is red and its the only red final edition. The rest are white, black or blue.

[@TheArdenDisastra]

Have a friend who owns a series McRae. Lovely motor. Another friend with a WR1. And a guy that goes to shows with him has a genuine 22b. I have a 2002 wrx wagon. Don’t see many of them nowadays either.

[@northerner710]

If your a Subaru fan and dont know who Colin Mcrae is, you've been living under a rock. My mate owned a Mcrae edition years ago. Absolute beast it was and a collectable over here in the U.K now, along with the RB320 which you see for around 25k now

[@buckmclean8391]

Nobody beats subaru at making unattractive vehicles. I don't think they even have a styling department.

[@LawrenceTimme]

I had a WR1 it was number 037. It had done 148k. Unfortunately it met its end with a telephone poll 😢 I still have the tax disc holder on my desk right now.

[@legacy2.5gx55]

I actually have the Sauber Petronas seats in my subaru legacy. They are nice an suuuuuper rare. The rarest subaru Parts i own.

[@ryanz3216]

Was lucky enough to score some series McRae recaros a few years ago and absolutely love them 👍

[@circuitdemon_]

That’s so rad 🔥

[@gentlemansbusa2985]

22B? but to be honest I find legacy wagons to sexy to pass up.

[@jaapsnel5857]

There is also a Saab 9-2x ( an Subaru Impreza wagon). They are very cool in my opinion.

[@its_sephy7563]

2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C type RA-R

[@Brad8261]

Can’t believe you didn’t include the Impreza type r, classic shape.

[@TheFlexTapes]

Love this video, I have 1 of the 200 black sports special GC8's so finding a video like this is so good to learn more models ✌️

[@circuitdemon_]

That’s so cool! Stay tuned we have more on the way 🎥

[@TheFlexTapes]

@@circuitdemon_ Brilliant thankyou 😊

[@KEJAD1AN]

No more sti because their boss, toyota launched the gr huhu

[@battfinkz]

I have a rare model you've probably never heard of it as it was UK only. Its a bugeye UK300, the one in my profile pic. Those lights are oem. Peter Stevens helped prodrive make it after Burns rally success. Unique spoiler, (apparently the only 1 wind tunnel tested) rare 18" oz pwrc 1 wheels, and more downforce at the front. Plus some other bits. As the name suggests only 300 were made

[@firefaceguy6479]

Funny I just saw this after making pretty much exactly the same comment. Glad to see another UK300 owner in the comments.

[@jslo4313]

I love my WR1, it's a massive leap forward over the standard STI

[@LawrenceTimme]

What number is yours? I had number 037 and wrote it off.

[@jslo4313]

@@LawrenceTimme I've got 214 for the last 6 years

[@andyreive8349]

Colin Mc 22b he has the prototype

[@swoosh8474]

I'll never have a "rare subaru" but i do love all these GD WRXs.

[@circuitdemon_]

Our favorite at heart ❤️

[@mattayc266]

13 in an unlucky number in Japan and all standard subarus will not have any 13mm nuts or bolts so if you find some that means someone been playing on the car

[@circuitdemon_]

True!

[@artoodiitoo]

If you haven´t heard of Colin McRae, you shouldn´t be allowed near a Subaru x3

[@circuitdemon_]

😂

[@jamesseddon5540]

By the way wr1’s colour is also special because no other Impreza was produced in that colour called ice blue metallic

[@roccomartelly4773]

I always thought the diesel wrx was an interesting and quirky model

[@MartinSerhanz]

You Totally Forgot... Or Probably Don't Know About The Tommy Kaira M20B... Kinda Rare And People Don't Know About Their Existance

[@MartinSerhanz]

You Totally Forgot... Or Probably Don't Know About The Tommy Kaira M20B... Kinda Rare And People Don't Know About Their Existance

[@jasonsmith914]

Please do a special edition about the Evo’s. it would be great to see a mention for the Evo X TMR Bathurst edition which was an Australia special.

[@chrisfalcone5211]

Baja, all the way😂

[@ianevans9438]

CS 400 Cosworth. Only 75 built.

[@uhm175]

And it's the worst version too, being way too identical, and not even having the wing designed similar to the cosworth, such a shame of a variant this subbie is 😢

[@takumikid]

id love a s402 legacy

[@kubadojakuba]

Wow. In US you all think a Subaru is an Impreza. 😂😂😂😂 Not rare Subaru. Rare Imprezas is in the film. Rare Subaru now is an 360 for example.

[@rivahoff]

I think this list should be named "10 rare Imprezzas you've never heard of" And you could make one on Subarus, like the SVX/Alcyone, the Exiga, the Levorg, Bratt, Baja... P.S. From this list definitely RB320 is my favorite back in the day it was my thing when everyone was into Supras, 430s and GTRs.

[@fredastaire6156]

Very good production and entertaining video I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. also the 2JZ build....I'm all over that!!

[@circuitdemon_]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed! Stick around for more builds coming up 🙌🏽

[@firefaceguy6479]

I've got an '01 WRX UK300 which was built to commemorate Richard Burns winning the WRC that year. Limited to 300 models (going up to 303 following the no #13 rule). Had some nice Prodrive parts on them, particularly the headlights that seem to be very sought after. also has a special Prodrive spoiler, front bumper lip (which mine is unfortunately missing), Prodrive/OZ racing 18" wheels, and a bunch of UK300 branded floor mats, badges and a plaque somewhere in the interior, which oddly seems to be in different places at random.

[@dejand.d7104]

Why doesn't ever anyone make a video or even mention the 1997 subaru wrx turbo CATALUNYA built only 200 cars and only about 20 still known to be registered or exist in the world.im from Australia and I have built #7-200

[@MrGembelo]

Subaru wrx sti available in semi automatic called WRX STI A-Line in stinkeye generation. Only available in selected asian market like japan, Hongkong, thailand , singapore and Indonesia

[@DaveSpecC]

That's a Type RA Spec C, just spec C were the generation after late 2002> and they were sold for competition use in 16" form, they're not themselves homologation cars though. I have an 03, very wild cars compared to normal STI 👍

[@BaddaBigBoom]

I have a black 2003 Type UK WRX STI with the Prodrive performance package, absolutely loving it. They are relatively rare over here in UK, generally speaking. When I'm out and about I probably see another Impreza maybe once or twice every few months. Great presentation btw thumbs up. ps. It's *Petter* Solberg btw, not "Peter" ;-)

[@DatPenguin97]

When I was looking for my first car I stumbled upon a fairly cheap Impreza... It was a "Holzer" Edition and turns out it's RWD but with the small engine. Didnt get it at that time but would sure be unique.

[@jptothetree]

I may be in the minority, but I really love that Type Euro Turbo. There's something so goofy and awesome about it lol

[@davide_arcade605]

I swear there's no one subaru fan that knows every subaru special edition, there are too many... I personally own an impreza www 66/200 (world wide winner, made for the italian market to celebrate the 3 world championship wins)

[@stevewestwood6607]

The 2018 STI was never a WRX edition, kinda seems as though that's how it was presented here. They took the WRX spec away from that model onwards.

[@tomop5603]

I own a set of WE xd9 18x10 😊 beautiful wheel but I didn't know they brought them out on a special edition subie

[@richardike2342]

That Subaru Impreza with the round lights seems to have been inspired by the Dodge Neon round lights.

[@SubieSalviWagon]

subaru s201, just the s200 line. also because im bais the gf8 lol. everyone has heard of the 22b and the sedan. but the wagon is more rare than you think especially the double big spoilers in the back

[@uhm175]

I wish you included the Casa blanca, it's one heck of it's kind, it's based off of an Impreza is my memory serves me right

[@blakefitzgibbon8376]

All of these sick models, and the only 2 cool wagons I’ve heard of are the type euro and the bugeye sti. They never did anything special to the wagons again..

[@JohnClark-ew8dh]

Type Euro Turbo you can tell the front and rear skirts were either Porsche designed or inspired, they should have left it at the Legacy stuff, because the Euro Turbo looks awful 😅

[@Ryj1992]

A company called zunsport make the mesh grills I don't know if there just UK based

[@Minifuseart]

This was one of the best videos ever ❤😮

[@circuitdemon_]

Thank you 😌

[@labob3919]

Tommykaira m20b 👍

[@ni9ecompany830]

rare subarus and not putting sf5 type-M forester lmfao. 800 manuals ever made. they even come numbered. probably one of the rarest subarus today

[@jamesgrant1713]

Finally a dude that knows subies more than the bs they released in America for 20 prior... good job

[@mranderson3927]

Nooooo, the shame of the Casa Blanca... I have a 2009 spec c, rest assured the spec c's make the stock STi's feel tame

[@StickyBaldieAdrian]

Less of you talking on camera and more pictures and clips of the cars could have made this video okay. There was maybe a minute of the cars and eleven minutes of you…… guess what your audience wanted to see.

[@xaralampos3221]

In greece we have a 1600 cc turbo impreza for the bug and blob gens, they call it the subaru impreza ts

[@davidfluzu9223]

Fun fact as european the subaru impreza wrx euro type doesn't look any semblances to the european version of the car

[@joshacollins84]

You missed out on the Legacy models. Just like most people. That's cool, that just keep the secret less expensive.

[@corpsenugget455]

I miss my WR1. It wss handed down to me by my dad and recently got written off. I was driving through a green light and a woman ran the red light hitting the rear quarter panel

[@mmopunks]

Someone on NASIOC had that type euro one if im not mistaken was female owned. Wanted the kit so badly when I had my wagon.

[@orest395]

So the saber ones were just rims, color, and stickers? Also the McRae one is basically a stock wrx sti with a unique color and interior, so far not worth it

[@skippylegrandgourou2069]

Dafuq, missing all the JDM Legacy ( B4 RSK/GTB/S401/S402) that are way better, faster, underrated and cheaper than WRX. My 3000 euros 1998 Legacy B4 RSK is faster and confier than the new WRX LOL.

[@uhm175]

Lmao

[@uhm175]

Another worthy mentions are the Subaru pleo nesta with it's different variants, and The Subaru Leone models are that rare iirc as I don't see them mentioned often anywherr

[@davidmorris1735]

The UK Subaru scene is so different to that in the US and this list shows why. The Subarus we have are fucking awesome

[@pixelnazgul]

Pretending to be an eagle, while he's just not, is what was ugly. Blob-eyed was fine to me, still is.

[@danysainz-gootenberg7809]

Didn't include any GC8s or Foresters what gives man?

[@rikaus9273]

I'm glad you didn't talk about the type UK 🤮 we have had lots of special edition models but that one is ugly

[@simonriley6198]

I know where two of the McRae scoobies are, one saloon and one estate and they're bother owned by families of my exes 😂😅

[@repairsrevampsrenovations2890]

PETTER, like PATTER. Definitely NOT Peter. Ok, Lois? 😂

[@TheOystei]

Petter Solberg, not Peter. Also, why would anyone convert a hawkeye to a blobeye?

[@mr.sr7171]

You missed one the cosworth subaru and this other one. I don't remember the name, but I was rad with white stripes.

[@stevennabong6271]

What about the Nissan Pulsar GTiR hatchback 4WD?

[@MichaelSmith-pd5pt]

But all your Subarus were Imprezas you missed the Forester STi

[@typeeuro]

I've a Type Euro Turbo! Mine has the OEM wheels as shown, which you could only get on the turbo model, though sadly mine were painted black by the previous owner

[@gergelytoth915]

My favorit shape is the bug eye sti whith factory rally decal.😁

[@MaxxedRoss]

There's a Euro version for sale in the UK just now on Autotrader

[@kumarasamurai6804]

Please indepth on the 2002 club spec evo 5?

[@cpl_legend2700]

Its wasn't ugly its true its ugly anyways but when you put body kits

[@OGbrundle]

This man swapped his hawkeye to a blobeye...... Wat

[@Gregsheppo66]

Gday from an Aussie WRX enthusiast. 👍😎

[@cjmckinley2462]

Should mention the sh Subaru Forester turbo diesel models.

[@1985eldorado]

My second dream car is a 02 impreza like ev3l1n

[@neilpickering7359]

There was a v limited in 96 gc8 body style

[@owainjohns2815]

also the 20K Turbo AT wagon that I have...

[@savagecabbage6884]

We need a part 2 of this

[@fabianrodriguez1811]

First video I have watched from this channel and I hella like the vibe! Keep up the work!!

[@circuitdemon_]

Thank you much! Subscribe to see more as we climb this hill 😈

[@SubaruNerdVapes]

Dude my nickname is literally "Subaru Nerd" lol

[@minipeople4x4]

Spec c is not that rare, maybe in us but their everywhere

[@michaelochoa5171]

Can’t talk about the WRX STI without mentioning the Evo. Can’t wait for the next video.

[@circuitdemon_]

Coming up next 😈

[@Carswith_daboys]

Do the 2011 Subaru forester s edition