1979 Subaru BRAT GL 4-Speed

1979 Subaru BRAT GL 4-Speed offered at online auction by Repo Vehicle Holdings. Bank-sourced car with a clear title, VIN history report, no buyer fees and a 30-day return window. Open bidding with the full bid history visible.

This 1979 Subaru BRAT GL was sold new in Texas and remained with its original owner for a total of 43 years. The work involved machining the cylinder heads for the 1.6-liter flat-four, replacing the clutch for the four-speed manual transaxle, performing a repaint in blue with white graphics, and refreshing the cabin with blue vinyl upholstery and plaid accents. Other details include a single-range transfer case, a front brush guard, a roll bar, 13″ steel wheels, and bed-mounted jump seats.

In 2024, the body was disassembled and stripped and the engine and transaxle were removed before it was repainted in blue with white graphics. Other exterior equipment includes a white-painted front bumper that holds a brush guard as well as a bed-mounted roll bar, mud flaps, and a sliding rear window.

The bed retains the rear-facing seats fitted to class the BRAT as a passenger car, which allowed Subaru to circumvent high import taxes on utility vehicles.

The white-finished 13″ steel wheels wear Subaru-branded center caps and are mounted with 165/80 Forceum tires that were installed under current ownership. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.