The Long-Lost Prodrive Subaru Impreza Recce Car?

This Subaru Impreza might look ordinary — but its links to Prodrive and rally legend Freddie Dore suggest otherwise. In this video, we uncover the history, provenance, and future of a potentially significant Subaru rally car. In this episode of AutoMax, we take a deep dive into a left-hand drive Subaru Impreza GC that may have been used by Prodrive and Freddie Dor during the height of Subaru’s rally era. From period-correct Prodrive components to recce-car details, historic rally clues, and undocumented provenance, this car tells a story that goes far beyond a standard project build. We explore: Evidence linking the car to Prodrive Freddie Dor's involvement in Subaru’s rally programme Why recce cars matter in motorsport history What makes this Impreza historically significant Plans to restore and preserve it correctly This is not a quick restoration — it’s an automotive investigation. If you have any information about this car or its history, your input could help piece together an important chapter of Subaru rally heritage. If you enjoy in-depth automotive history, rare rally cars, and real provenance stories, consider subscribing to AutoMax! Like and subscribe and please leave a comment Cup of tea?? 00:00 – Why This Subaru Might Be Special 01:10 – Unboxing & Workshop Update 03:45 – Introducing the Impreza 06:50 – First Signs of Prodrive History 08:55 – Freddie Dore & Prodrive Connections 11:10 – Why Provenance Matters 13:20 – Underneath the Car: What We Found 17:40 – Is This a Genuine Prodrive Recce Car? 21:10 – Historic Rally Build Plans 24:45 – Interior Clues & Period Details 31:30 – What Happens Next #SubaruImpreza #Prodrive #RallyHistory