1996 | Subaru Impreza "555"

This car was bought new in 1996 by a belgian racing draver, Baudouin Lempereur. The sales agreement he signed with Subaru Vilvoorde stipulated that the Subaru was to remain on display in the dealer's showroom until March 1997, and in return the dealer would supply Lempereur with a set of the '555' stickers (the cigarette brand which sponsored the marque) used on the works cars. This car is, moreover, finished in the same attractive dark blue (555) as them.

After covering a 3 thousand kilometres with the car, Lempereur decided to prepare it for Group N. He set about this in 1998 and 1999, trying to source the best available parts. Among other features, the car has therefore been equipped with a Safety Devices roll cage (complete with its certificate of conformity), Prodrive bucket seats, a set of additional PIAA lights, a Sparco strut brace, special exhaust, extra gauges and a rear spoiler. As was often the case with his cars, Lempereur made a special adapter for the steering column to suit his height, and this is marked with the figures '555'. The electronic management system for the engine was fitted with a Superchips Impreza chip, in order to increase its power slightly.

Since this high-quality preparation was carried out, the car has hardly been driven, and it is therefore in superb condition. It comes with its original bill of sale, original books, and a collection of original spare parts. The car is offered with original Belgian documents.

The car underwent an oil service last year. It has also undergone comprehensive detailing work, the effects of which you can see in the photos.

This is a unique opportunity to put yourself in the shoes of a driver who wanted to make his mark in Group N at the end of the 1990s with the most highly regarded car of its time.