It seems odd to look at a car with a tiny air-cooled twin-cylinder engine and refer to it as a high-performance model, but that is the reality with this 1970 Subaru 360. This is the “Young S” variant, which… more»
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Jul 1, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Subie Survivor! 1984 Subaru GL Wagon
Subarus have a well-earned reputation for reliability and long lives, and this 1984 GL wagon is no exception. Despite being 37 years old this hardy wagon is still ready for more–so much so that the seller has decided not… more»
Apr 10, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Seldom Seen Microvan: 1969 Subaru Sambar
UPDATE 4/11/21: Several of our readers have indicated these were sold in the U.S. as the Subaru 360. Sorry for any confusion. The Sambar was a microvan that Subaru first launched in 1961 and would build for another 50… more»
Apr 9, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Small 4X4: 1985 Subaru BRAT GL
Do you remember the little Subaru BRAT? But do you recall what the name was an abbreviation for? If you came up with “Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter”, you get to move to the head of the class. These little… more»
Mar 22, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Box Checker: 1988 Subaru XT6 AWD 5-Speed
Most of the quirkiness is gone from the Subaru lineup but in the golden days of yore – as no Subaru owner has said, ever – they made some very unusual vehicles. One of the most unusual was a… more»
Jan 19, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Estate Find: 1985 Subaru GL Turbo 4×4 Wagon
This 1985 Subaru GL Turbo 4×4 wagon was a one-owner car since it was sold new in California 35 years ago. The owner, who was 92 years old, recently passed away and the seller got it from the estate…. more»
Jan 8, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
US Ski Team Car? 1985 Subaru GL Wagon
I remember seeing the Subaru US Ski Team commercials on TV a few decades ago, showing cars like this 1985 Subaru GL 4×4 wagon with the bold, bright “Official Car” of the US Ski Team graphics on them, plowing… more»
Dec 20, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Silent Subaru: 1977 Jet Industries Electra-Van 500
I’m not sure which part of this 1977 Jet Industries Electra-Van 500 EV is more interesting, the tiny Subaru microvan part or the Texas-based conversion part. When you combine both of them they make for what I think is… more»
Nov 15, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1996 Subaru SVX
The Subaru SVX has long been considered ripe for becoming a collector car, namely for its exotic credentials and rarity in anything approaching concours-grade condition. These were not easy cars to maintain, by the standards of most Subaru owners… more»
Oct 29, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Micro Survivor: 1969 Subaru Sambar Pickup
Another in the Scotty-G-can’t-fit-into-this-thing-literally, series of vehicles that I’ve always wanted, I bring you this 1969 Subaru Sambar Pickup. This incredible and incredibly small truck can be found here on eBay in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina. The current bid… more»
Oct 10, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare And Desirable? 1969 Subaru 360 Young S
The terms “rare” and “desirable” mean different things to different people. For some folks, it’s only meaningful when talking about a dusty muscle car. For others, those of us who like our vehicles on the unusual side, it could… more»
Aug 29, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Pickup Alternative: 1979 Subaru BRAT
Although late to the “making a truck out of a car” – or in most cases, out of a station wagon – game, Subaru’s BRAT is certainly a unique compact pickup alternative. This 1979 Subaru BRAT was sent to… more»
Jul 7, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1986 Subaru BRAT GL
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»
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 23, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1980 Subaru 1600 DL 4×4
I was a rabid Subaru fan a couple of years ago. I would have been such a serious bidder on this car that it may not even be showing up here on Barn Finds because I would have made… 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»
