Colin McRae’s iconic Subaru Impreza WRC 97 will be coming to Firle Beacon 2022. Find out more about this historic championship-winning rally car, and its driver at the event.
Martyn Spurrell
Car Information
Make
Subaru
Model
lmpreza WRC 97
Year
1997
Colour
Blue
Engine Size
1994cc
Registration
P12 WRC
About the driver
What is the history of your car? How did you come to own it, or drive it this weekend?
Built by Prod rive as part of the Subaru World Rally Team, driven by Colin McRae to win Network Q RAC Rally GB 1997 and won the Manufacturers Championship for Subaru. I bought it in 2012 and fully restored it to exact specification as used by Colin. The car has featured at several notable events since including Goodwood Festival of Speed, Salon Privé and London Classic.
Any other cars in your collection?
Ex-Gabriel Konig Austin A40 race car. Ex-Colin McRae Subaru lmpreza GpA 1995.
Other ‘Bucket List’ activities?
I have completed five 24 hour races at the Nurburgring and 12 of the 4 hour and 6 hour races there – fantastic! Travelled the world with some great teams. Enjoy the rest of my life with my family.
Who will be with you? Friends, family, support crew?
Maybe my Wife and a good friend.
Motorsport heroes?
Colin McRae, Richard Burns.
Hobbies?
Rallying, skiing, motorcycling, show jumping with my daughter.
