Based on the humble Impreza family car, Subaru's mighty WRX ranks right at the top of the list of motoring cult cars. The combination of all-wheel drive grip, turbocharging and, crucially, a keen sale price all contributed to this legend - not to mention images of the signature blue and gold works cars howling through the forests in the World Rally Championship. Introduced in 1992, the WRX shared the underpinnings of the previous Liberty/Legacy RS, but each part was refined, enhanced, and encased in a smaller body. Australian delivered cars received a 155-kW version of the EJ20, 2.0-litre horizontally opposed turbo 4-cylinder coupled to the familiar constant all-wheel drive system. A four-speed auto was made available, though most buyers went with the five-speed manual. Acceleration was phenomenal, easily a match for the local V8s of the day, but it was the extraordinary levels of grip the WRX had that made it a legend the era. The flagship two-door STI model arrived in 1999 and limited to just 399 cars for the Australian market. Muscle Car Warehouse are again proud to offer for sale this 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STI two door!! This car is one of only 399 delivered to the Australian market and are slowly becoming harder to find. Firstly, sold and delivered to the first owner through Cullen’s of Arncliffe in Sydney on the 22nd of January,1999. It is believed to have had only two owners in its life. Finished in the iconic colour of Rally Blue Metallic with all the original STI additions including, badging, spoilers, and gold rims. This STI has no modifications and is still in great untouched condition and is displaying approximately 122,000 kilometres. It still retains its original logbook, owner’s manual, and other items for the vehicle. This car is a must have for any Japanese car enthusiast. Now available for inspection by appointment or via video call at our Kogarah facility.
Fans of the hit YouTube and MotorTrend shows ROADKILL and ROADKILL GARAGE will recognise this 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner. This car was host (and former long time HOT ROD magazine editor) David Freiburger’s daily driver before he switched to the now infamous “Disgustang Mustang”.
Freiburger purchased this car to be his muscle car daily driver. The car was featured on several episodes as he and co-host Steve Dulcich went through the car’s engine, suspension and brakes. The car was eventually sold on to Brian Bodensteiner, who runs specialist mopar restoration shop Bodensteiner Body Werks in Waukon, Iowa. As a testament to the car’s reliability, Brian collected the car from Freiburger in LA and drive it 2100 miles home to Iowa. Brian finished the car off before selling it to a Mopar enthusiast in Sydney.
Details of the car are set out below – 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner – matching numbers big block 383 V8 – 4 speed manual gearbox (rebuilt plus new clutch and flywheel) with pistol grip floor shifter – 8 3/4 diff with 3.23 ratio and sure grip LSD – New Holley 650 cfm carb and period correct DP4B performance manifold – period correct 8 and 9 x 15 US Indy slot mags with new 225 and 275 tyres – 4 new alloy double adjustable QA1 shocks (ROADKILL sponsor) – Hemi orange (original factory colour) – all factory options (eg. bonnet pins and chrome racing mirrors) present as per fender tag. – all Roadrunner specific details are present including the lilac ‘meep meep’ horn – new and correct partial vinyl top and reflective ‘strobe’ decals – new and correct interior including carpet, seats and headlining
The car is very very dry and has only a couple of very minor rust spots. The exterior has the perfect dry US desert patina, lightly worn in.
The car starts, runs and drives well. Everything works and it is ready to be enjoyed.
To view this car in the flesh book an appointment with us today at Muscle Car Warehouse, venue 110 Rocky Point Road Kogarah 2217.
