Subaru Impreza
My rock — and a total financial disaster
85% complete
A car I've owned for over 14 years. What started as a fairly standard Subaru Impreza has gradually evolved into one of the biggest projects I've ever undertaken, with more than £85,000 invested over the years in upgrades, maintenance and modifications. The only original panel left on it is the roof skin. Between running Cubitt Cars, building The Logbook and raising a family, the Impreza slowly found itself pushed further into the corner of the workshop. Until now. The plan is simple: get the Impreza back to the standard it deserves and get back behind the wheel. This isn't a restoration. It's a resurrection.
Build timeline
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31 May 2026
The resurrection begins
Right... let's get this thing started again! After 2 years of collecting dust, I run through the issues and also turn the key for the first time in what feels like forever...
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01 May 2026
14 years of build
Fully rebuilt over the years — around £80,000 of major modifications, two engines and several drive shafts. The full breakdown of the build and costs is in Episode 1.
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01 Jan 2020
Detailed Build Photos
The link below will take you directly to my Impreza Instagram page... yep, I was that guy!
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31 Dec 2011
Purchased
£4,750 plus a £12 HPI check. Purchase inspection? Didn't do one.