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»
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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»
Jun 21, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Nicest One Left? 23k Mile 1989 Subaru Justy
It’s funny how a person’s tastes change. If this 1989 Subaru Justy had 4WD instead of being a front-drive model I may be tempted but maybe one of you will be. It can be found here on eBay in… more»
May 31, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Sumo Wrestler: 1992 Subaru Libero 4WD 5-Speed
This 1992 Subaru Libero is one interesting vehicle and it’s quite a box-checker. It can be found here on eBay in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a $9,900 buy it now price or you can make an offer. This rig is… 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»
Apr 29, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Pint Sized Project: 1970 Subaru 360 Deluxe
The Subaru 360 is a car that I’ve always wanted to drive, but it is one where I have my doubts that this will ever happen. Our resident Kei car specialist, Scotty Gilbertson, has said in the past that… more»
Apr 16, 2019 • Stories • 10 Comments
Jeff in the Junkyard: Ray Shook’s Garage
Whenever I make a trip to Georgia either for work or to visit my in-laws, I always try to find another salvage yard to visit beyond the one I’m helping to clear out as a Barn Finds Exclusive. This time, I… more»
Apr 12, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dry Docked Since 1977: 1970 Subaru 360 Yacht
We have seen a lot of rare cars here and that usually involves some sort of monster V8 muscle car from the 1970s. This is mos-def (as no Subaru owner said, ever) not a monster V8 car but for… more»
