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»
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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»
Mar 19, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Auto Show Darling! 1994 Subaru SVX
It takes more than a passing flash in traffic to appreciate the delicious oddity known as the Subaru SVX. After a big splash at the 1989 Tokyo Auto Show, the futuristic 2+2 entered production in 1992 with nearly all… more»
Feb 29, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
4WD Hatchback: 1988 Subaru Justy
The description “subcompact hatchback” doesn’t exactly draw the muscle car folks out in droves, but there are more than a few of us who like these unusual little vehicles and we’re an equal opportunity car shop here at Barn… 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»
Dec 8, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rally Deluxe Edition? 1968 Subaru 360
Most of us have seen Subaru 360s before and some of us have even owned them. I consider myself an amateur scholar (is that an oxymoron) of the Subaru 360 and the seller has this 1968 Subaru 360 listed… more»
Oct 9, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Kei Car Classic: 1971 Subaru 360
It never ceases to amaze me just how diverse the cars are that we get to feature here on Barn Finds. Take, for example, this 1971 Subaru 360. I am writing about this immediately after completing an article about… 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»
Sep 4, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Chevy Volt Batteries: 1980 Jet Industries ElectraVan
“One of these things is not like the other, one of these things just doesn’t belong”, to quote the great sage of our time: Ernie from Sesame Street. Guess which vehicle I’m going to talk about here? Yes, the… more»
Aug 27, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Quirky Classic: 1996 Subaru SVX
During the 1980s and 1990s, many car manufacturers introduced cars that they referred to as “Halo” models. Their stated aim was to bring a level of prestige and performance to the brand, with the cars then generating “trickle-down” sales… more»
