Colin McRae's Late Car Auctioned IDR 10 Billion

Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B 1998 belongs to the late Colin McRae. (Doc. Silverstone Auctions)

JAKARTA - Who doesn't know Colin McRae, a famouseli figure who has passed away. This Scottish racer is known for his persistence in the rally.

Colin McRae won the rally world title (WRC) in 1995 with Subaru. His contribution also played a major role in the manufacturer's success, helping Subaru to win three consecutive constructors' titles in 1995, 1996, and 1997.

Of course, Subaru's success at that time was also inseparable from her iconic model, Subaru Impreza. This car is not only loved by rally fans, but also automotive fans around the world.

Speaking of the iconic car, a 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B will be auctioned off in August. Interestingly, this car was once owned by legendary player Colin McRae as a gift from Subaru.

Quoted from the Drive page on Saturday, June 24, 22B is one of the three prototypes made by Subaru. A total of 425 units were produced, with 400 units for Japan and the UK, as well as 25 other units for the Australian market.

Impreza 22B was created to commemorate Subaru's 40th anniversary and celebrate the third constructor victory in the World Rally Championship (WRC).

Not only Colin McRae, one 22B unit was also given to his colleague as co-driver, Nicky Gers. McRae's Impreza car has plate number S447YOX, while Grist's 22B has plate number S46YOX. Both cars are coded 000/400.

The car will be auctioned off by Silverstone Auctions at an estimated price of between 400,000 and 500,000, or around IDR 7.6 billion to IDR 9.5 billion. The auction will take place on Saturday, August 26.

Previously. in early 2022, the rally car driven by the late McRae, Ford Focus, had been sold for 423,300 pounds, or around Rp. 8 billion.