View Photos of the 1982 Subaru BRAT GL

The 2nd-generation Subaru BRAT is like a mashup in between an Audi, a Chevy LUV and the kind of carnival experience that is terrifying for all the erroneous factors. It can be acquired a h2o-cooled flat 4, twin-assortment four-wheel-travel and detachable roof panels that are correctly T-tops. Oh: and there are two seats welded into the mattress, for hazing your worst enemies in the lifeless of wintertime. The BRAT is tough to classify, but it’s a practical all-temperature runabout that can haul about a ton and get 27 mpg on the freeway when it is really in front-travel manner. The entrance finish is mainly the Subaru GL wagon/hatchback, full with the cyclops heart front headlight hidden driving the Subaru emblem and handsome plaid seat inserts. Looking for the spare tire? It is really toasty warm, sitting down atop the engine, beneath the hood—as if the BRAT needed to be a little more distinct. If you get stuck, as we did, you can manually elevate the suspension for an added inch of ground clearance. It is really only a two-seater, but the BRAT may well be just sufficient truck for the Subaru crowd.

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