For a week or so in the early 2000s, I borrowed my uncle’s 1987 Corolla wagon. It was a bit smaller than this 1987 Toyota Tercel wagon, but still a very decent little hustler and hauler for not much… more»
Subaru
Mar 1, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
13k-Mile Survivor: 1978 Subaru GF
I tried to think of some catchy title for this find, but I came up short – it’s just such a rare thing to see an old Subaru of this era in anything but “project” or “parts” condition that… more»
Jan 18, 2019 • Exclusives • 14 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: Rare 1981 SanFu Electric
Reader Chad M has decided to part ways with what could be the holy grail of Subaru Kei trucks/vans. Prior to being known here in the States for building all-wheel-drive rally cars, Subaru was primarily focused on building affordable… more»
Jan 7, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
$3,700 OBO: 1979 Subaru 4WD Wagon
I don’t know what it is about the first-generation Subaru Leone wagon that brings out the artist in people. Maybe it’s because artists tend to gravitate towards them but it’s a rare online listing that just shows photos of a… more»
Jan 2, 2019 • For Sale • 24 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: Round Three at the Georgia Collection
Happy New Year, Barn Finds readers. Over the holidays, I made a return trip to the large collection in Georgia and grabbed a whole ‘nother round of photos of interesting cars and trucks for sale, along with some other curiosities. As… more»
Dec 31, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Boxer Needed: 1975 Subaru DL Wagon
This car has been for sale for years it seems like, but thanks to Miguel for sending in the tip for this 1975 Subaru DL wagon, we can spend some time checking it out again. This 4×4 has been… more»
Dec 1, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Propane Power! 1983 Subaru SanFu LPG 600
SanFu LPG 600, that sounds like a Japanese bullet train or a Godzilla nemesis, but it’s actually a 1983 Subaru Sambar van that has been converted to propane power and imported by a company in Texas. I know, confusing. This… more»
Nov 30, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
It Ain’t Easy Being Green: 1970 Subaru Sambar
This is a strange opening photo but it shows the unusual factor of this micro-pickup much more so than the other photo that the seller has provided in the Craigslist ad shown here. This is a tiny (9′-10″), rare… more»
Nov 21, 2018 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Rare And Weird: 1992 Subaru SVX
Subaru’s weird and rare SVX sports coupe was a grand touring enigma, with a potentially great car held back in a few significant ways. These were not the easiest vehicles to live with maintenance-wise, and finding a good one… 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»
Oct 18, 2018 • For Sale • 3 Comments
4WD Super Mini: 1989 Subaru Justy RS
Our own Matt Hurst recently showed us a newer and nicer Justy and I’m surprised to see another one in almost the same configuration for sale. This is a 1989 Subaru Justy 4WD 5-speed two-door sedan but this one isn’t fuel-injected… more»
Oct 7, 2018 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
33,000 Mile Survivor: Subaru Leone Wagon
Depending on where you are in the US, you might see Subarus everywhere. These dependable all-wheel-drive cars are the default choice for drivers who regularly deal with mud, snow and ice. Barn Finds reader Sean S found this 1990… more»
Sep 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Not Your Usual Rusty Justy: 1990 Subaru Justy GL
When you think of classic 90’s Subarus, the Justy isn’t exactly the first model that springs to mind. It’s likely no coincidence that the Justy was discontinued in the USA the same year Subaru introduced its iconic Outback, but… more»
Sep 18, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Sedate Survivor: 1978 Subaru DL Sedan
As an incurable fan of survivor cars no matter what they are, and also an incurable fan of Subarus, I couldn’t resist this 1978 Subaru DL sedan. A four-door sedan? Crazy. This rare survivor is listed on eBay with… 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»
