Full factory equipment: Automatic transmission with various modes, electric windows, electric mirror adjustment, electric seat adjustment, cruise control, airbags, sound system, on-board computer, electric sunroof, central locking, BBS RS 9x17J alloy wheels with 245/40 R17 tires in like-new condition (wheels and tires), TÜV approved, sport suspension, power steering, headlight washers, rear wiper and many other extras.
First and foremost, an important note: in our 44 years in business, we've never had the opportunity to offer a Subaru SVX. We've always kept an eye on them, but none have come along that were worthy of inclusion in our carefully curated inventory. The example described below cleared this hurdle with flying colors, and we're proud of it. More so than of some of the vehicles we have that are considerably more expensive and valuable.
Unfortunately, we are also very aware that this SVX will eventually leave us. Part of our job is letting go…and we already know that we will probably never again have the opportunity to offer an SVX in this condition and with this immaculate history. Anyone considering securing this example for what we consider a ridiculously low price should act quickly. It's certainly not the cheapest, but almost certainly the best value in the truest sense of the word. It will either sell very quickly, or it will never be sold again. You don't usually part with a car like this…it's the proverbial needle in a haystack and therefore irreplaceable.
Regarding the vehicle itself:
There are automobiles that, at first glance, give the impression that engineers, designers, and presumably a small circle of Japanese visionaries locked themselves away for weeks to create something that should have nothing to do with ordinary standards of reason.
The Subaru SVX undoubtedly belongs to this rare species.
In the early 1990s, it suddenly appeared like a visitor from a better future: flat, wide, smooth as a pebble in a mountain stream, and so uniquely designed that even today many people aren't sure whether they're looking at an Italian concept car or a Japanese production vehicle. No wonder, since the design was the work of none other than the Italian maestro Giorgetto Giugiaro .
The SVX was his interpretation of a luxurious high-speed coupé for the future – and that's exactly how it still looks today.
Its most striking feature is, of course, the legendary cockpit windows. The two-part side windows, where only the lower section can be lowered, are more reminiscent of aircraft technology or futuristic studies like the "Amalfi" prototype than an ordinary production car. Added to this was the extremely low silhouette: only about 1.30 meters high, but at the same time a substantial 4.63 meters long. This made the SVX appear as aerodynamic as a high-speed train on wheels, even when stationary. The often-chosen black contrast roof looks particularly elegant, giving this vehicle that unmistakable glass cockpit look that makes the Subaru instantly recognizable to this day.
And although the SVX is formally a classic Gran Turismo coupé, it surprises with excellent all-around visibility. You don't sit in a dark cave like in many modern sports coupés, but actually enjoy a good view – an almost forgotten quality.
Because Subaru clearly wasn't about to do things by halves, the SVX came standard with features that many German luxury cars of the time only offered as optional extras, or not at all. Permanent all-wheel drive, for example. A sophisticated automatic transmission with various driving modes. Automatic climate control. Cruise control. Electronic driver aids everywhere. And on top of that, that wonderful feeling of sitting in a car that would probably still start reliably even after the end of humanity, producing an engine sound reminiscent of a hymn to the six-cylinder boxer engine – mechanical noises are almost completely eliminated, just perfect throttle response and a superbly tuned intake and exhaust note.
The vehicle offered here was built in 1992 and was first registered in Germany. In well over 30 years, this Subaru has only covered a total mileage of just over 72,800 kilometers – a distance at which other vehicles are just beginning to reflect on their past lives, while an SVX is rather bored and looking for the next Alpine pass.
The car's history is particularly remarkable: only two previous owners have cared for this exceptional coupé. And they apparently did so with a level of care usually reserved for valuable concert grand pianos or rare wristwatches. The complete service history documents all maintenance performed at an authorized Subaru dealership. The last major service included replacing the timing belt of the magnificent 6-cylinder boxer engine, along with numerous other maintenance tasks.
According to the DEKRA report, the car is in overall condition comparable to a nearly new vehicle, rated 2+, and is of course accident-free, rust-free, and still in its original "pearl white metallic" paint. A condition that, for a Japanese luxury coupé from the early 1990s, is about as rare today as an unopened Nakamichi cassette recorder.
The interior presents itself as almost unrealistically fresh. Leather, controls, and all surfaces appear exceptionally well-maintained and practically unused. Even more pleasing: absolutely everything works. The automatic climate control functions flawlessly, as do the cruise control, electric windows, mirror adjustment, and the sophisticated automatic transmission, which can switch between Eco, Normal, and manual shift modes depending on the driver's preference. This is exactly how an SVX should be: technically superior and with that typically Japanese way of simply doing things right, consistently.
The car was subtly modified with a stiffer sports suspension and stunning 9x17-inch BBS RS wheels, which give the already extravagant coupé an extra dose of presence. The SVX doesn't look over-modified, but rather as if it has finally gotten the shoes it deserved back in 1992.
And then, of course, there's this peculiar phenomenon called the Subaru SVX. While virtually every Japanese coupe from the 80s and 90s has become a global collector's item, the SVX flew surprisingly low under the radar for a long time. Perhaps because hardly anyone understood it back then. Perhaps because its original price left many potential buyers breathless. Or perhaps because, in the early 90s, Subaru customers were more likely to expect rubber boots than Italian design.
That's precisely what makes it so fascinating today. A mere 850 vehicles made it to Germany via the official importer during its six years of production. Without consulting the KBA (German Federal Motor Transport Authority) registration statistics, we estimate that there are a maximum of 20-30 registered Subaru SVX models still in existence in Germany. A few of these – often with mileages exceeding 200,000 km – appear here and there on the usual online marketplaces. They are typically priced between €10,000 and €20,000. We urge interested parties to take the time to inspect these vehicles in person. Once that's done, we welcome any visitors who want to thoroughly examine our SVX. At that point, visitors will understand why each car commands a certain price.
Speaking of costs – the SVX cost around DM 72,500 when it was introduced, including all the standard "extras." This put it on par with the Porsche 964 and other high-priced sports cars of the 90s. The low sales figures are almost certainly due to this, as Subaru and the luxury car segment were two incompatible opposites at that time, as seen with Honda's NS-X or the Mitsubishi 3000 GT, etc.
However, connoisseurs have long known that the SVX was never simply an expensive Japanese car. It was a technical statement. A luxurious high-speed cruiser with an aircraft-canopy feel, a silky-smooth flat-six engine, and that stoic solidity that has made Subaru famous to this day.
In short:
An exceptionally well-preserved Subaru SVX in a rare and beautiful configuration, with an excellent history, low mileage, complete maintenance documentation, and an overall condition that should amaze even critical enthusiasts.
Or as Fritz B. Busch would probably have said:
"The SVX doesn't drive like a typical Japanese car. It drives like the future that Subaru already tried out in the early 90s."
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