We’ve seen a few really nice Subaru BRATs recently here on Barn Finds and this looks like one of the nicest ones – where are they all hiding?! Clean, clean, clean is how I’d describe this 1986 Subaru BRAT… more»
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Jun 7, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1984 Subaru BRAT GL
We have seen quite a few Subaru BRATs (Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter) over the years here on Barn Finds but a few of them have been in somewhat rugged condition. That doesn’t seem to be the case with this… more»
Apr 12, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1985 Subaru BRAT
If you’ve ever tried to find a Subaru BRAT worthy of your time, you’ve likely encountered lots of rustbuckets along the way. Vintage Japanese tin was not robust, a fact that became especially evident on BRATs that lived in… more»
Dec 15, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Propane Powered 1986 Subaru BRAT
As I’m sitting in a leather wingback chair by the fireplace in the Shakespearean wing of the Barn Finds library with my dog at my side, I’m reminded of the Bard’s famous words: “To convert or not convert, that… more»
Oct 2, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Survivor Subie: 1986 Subaru Brat
While Subaru is mostly known these days for its successful Impreza and Legacy models, fans of the company admire the BRAT, a unique, car-based pickup that stands for “Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter.” This 1986 BRAT is available here on… more»
May 29, 2019 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nice Price! $5,000 1986 Subaru BRAT
Subaru’s legendary BRAT (Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter) has quite a following and these early Subaru 4x4s do, in general. This beautiful looking 1986 Subaru BRAT can be found here on craigslist in Thornton, Colorado with an asking price of… more»
May 3, 2019 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Jump Seats, No Cyclops? 1983 Subaru BRAT GL
Wow, this is about the nicest 1983 Subaru BRAT that I have ever seen. It looks almost like new which is no small feat since we’ve all seen so many of them that weren’t in even remotely this condition…. more»
Nov 18, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Desert Rat: 1978 Subaru BRAT
Most of us know that the Subaru BRAT stands for Bi-Drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter. I guess BDRATT didn’t quite roll off the tongue as well in those marketing meetings. This example is a 1978 Subaru BRAT and it can be… more»
Nov 8, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Compact Truck Collection: Five Subaru BRATs
Subaru Brats are getting increasingly hard to find; I have a saved-search notification for new listings on Craigslist in my area and sometimes go months at a time without a new one popping up, let alone a decent one… more»
Jul 31, 2018 • Uncategorized • 33 Comments
Chicken Tax Beater: 1982 Subaru Brat
If you are small and in a fight, you have to improvise. One upon a time, Subarus were pretty much a cult car for people who lived in mountainous areas and those who listened religiously to NPR. While these… more»
Apr 13, 2018 • Uncategorized • 8 Comments
BRAT or BRUT? 1981 Subaru BRAT
Some folks love to modify cars. 4WD vehicles seem to be ripe for modification, sometimes turning into almost cartoon-like vestiges of their former glory. This 1981 Subaru BRAT is destined to be one of those former glory dealios.. unless… more»
Mar 30, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
President Reagan Approved: 1986 Subaru BRAT GL
Along with the word patina, using the word “iconic” usually draws out a few groans, but there is probably no more ironic… I mean.. well, you know what I mean.. vehicle from Subaru than a 1986 Subaru BRAT. Or… more»
Dec 25, 2017 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Turbo Roos: 1984 Subaru Brat & GL10 Turbos
Turbocharged Subarus are practically as common as apple pie these days, but it wasn’t always so. The turbocharged models were rare to find on the roads even when new, and today they are cherished by Subaru enthusiasts. There are… more»
Jul 13, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Beat On The BRAT: 1978 Subaru Project
The Subaru BRAT is one of those cars that everybody loves, even if they have no idea what it is and assumes its some kind of baby El Camino, which I guess it technically is. BRATs are on my… more»
Dec 13, 2016 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Nicest BRAT You’ll Find: 1984 Subaru BRAT GL
I know that there are fans of these unusual cars among the Barn Finds circle of friends, and this 1984 Subaru BRAT GL is the nicest one that you’ll find. This thing is nice, and by nice I mean… more»
Sep 11, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
$5,700 Bi-Drive: 1986 Subaru Brat GL
This 1986 Subaru Brat GL can be found on Hemmings for an asking price of $5,700. It’s located in La Jolla, California which must account for it not being rusted almost beyond recognition like a lot of them have… more»
