How much is a 22B STI worth?
The ultimate rally homologation may have set the record for the most expensive Subaru sold at auction. Update 4/19/21: This car just sold for $312,555. The story, originally published April 6th, has been updated. The Impreza 22B is the ultimate Subaru.
How rare is a 22B STI?
For one, the 22B is incredibly rare. A total of only 424 Subaru 22Bs were produced, all in 1998—400 for the Japanese market (complete with a number plate on the center console), an additional 21 for Australia and the U.K. (no number plates), and three prototypes (with number plates reading “000/400”).
How many 22B STI are left?
While the Subaru Impreza 22B STi would’ve undoubtedly sold well across the globe, just 400 examples left the production line. Subaru sold all of these cars exclusively to the Japanese market.
Why are 22B STI so expensive?
The beauty of this car is more than skin deep thanks to a larger 2.2-liter engine. Needless to say, these cars were in high demand — especially with production being pegged at 399 examples for Japan only. It is said every unit was spoken for within 48 hours, making the 22B Subaru’s fastest selling car ever.
How many 22B are there in Australia?
October 2018: As with many of the great cars of the late 20th Century, Subaru’s unicorn-rare STi 22B is a limited edition celebration of motorsport success. Only 425 were built, and a miniscule five of those made it to Australia.
What does 22B stand for?
It is a special edition of the WRX that has the wide body work of the 1998 Impreza WRC rally car, as well as special 2.2 L engine, brakes, and suspension. Only a few were made. At the time, the title sponsor of Subaru was 555 cigarettes, and 22B translates to ‘555’ in hex. 20.
What the most expensive Subaru?
- 1970 Subaru 360 ‘Police Car’ ($44,800)
- 1978 Subaru Brat ($46,198)
- 1969 Subaru 360 Sedan Deluxe ($50,000)
- 2012 Subaru Impreza STi CS400 Cosworth ($57,116)
- 2006 Subaru WRX Custom “Baby Driver” ($69,100)
- 2019 Subaru WRX STi S209 ($75,209)
- Subaru Impreza WRC7 ($300,000)
- 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B ($370,000)