The first special edition Subaru Impreza RB320, built in the memory of World Rally Champion, Richard Burns who lost his brave battle with cancer in 2005, is now in the hands of Richard's father - Alex. The first Subaru Impreza RB320 is now part of the Richard
Burns Collection.
Subaru Press Release:
FIRST SUBARU IMPREZA RB320 COMES HOME
Subaru’s special edition Impreza RB320, commissioned in memory of World Rally
Champion, Richard Burns – who lost his brave battle with cancer in 2005 – proved so
successful the limited run of 320 units sold out in weeks.
One of the buyers was Richard’s father Alex who bought RB320 (117) for the Richard
Burns Collection which is regularly used by the Richard Burns Foundation, set up in his
honor to help inspire and support people with serious injuries and illness.
The first unit, however, RB320 (001) subsequently found its way back onto the market and
eagle-eyed dealer, Paul Flitton, Managing Director of Slipend Subaru of Luton, snapped it
up.
Paul, a huge supporter of the Foundation, contacted Alex and they agreed to swap cars.
Paul took RB320 (117) to this year’s prestigious ‘Festival of Speed’ at Goodwood where
he managed to get many famous rally drivers to sign the car. This significantly increased
its value and the car was sold to the highest bidder with the profit of £10,000 going to the
Foundation.
A special presentation was held at Subaru (UK) Limited’s new headquarters in Coleshill,
near Birmingham, not only to mark the occasion but to officially open a commemorative
‘Richard Burns’ room.
