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[Loyale 2.7 Turbo]

...The Tortoise is not running the 4 X 140 wheels, those look almost like...well...with the lugs apparently on the perimeter of the hub...just under...yes, I see it now, look, see...right...there! they are right around the inner portion of the rim itself...kind of like the mobile home wheels (murphy wheels), or...VW?...

 

Yes Timothy, The Earlier Subarus where all based on the 360, some variants from the 360 basic sedan where the Young, the young SS, (From Super Sports which had a slightly Bigger engine and partially removable soft roof) the Maia (with a Bigger 450 engine), the 360 "Lotus" also included a Convertible (Few where made) then came the 360 Wagon, the 360 Pick Up and the Famous 360 Van (Micro Bus) in which the Tortoise was Based.

 

Late 360's included the "Automatic Clutch" feature mated to a three speed gearbox.

 

All of them came with 10" rims and yes, the Lugs where near the Rim lip as you noticed, it is How ALL the 360's where made.

 

More info & Photos on the "Strange & Weird Subaru Stuff" Thread.

 

Look at the Above posted Link.   

 

Kind Regards.

[Tsuru]

Thank you for the edification!

Amazing stuff. Early Japanese vehicles showed some real creativity for the domestic market, it's like they got all of the silliness out of their system before perfecting things for other markets.

10" wheels...wow...

"lets pull in here and get some off roading ATV tires, yeah I know its a hardware store, but they have wheelbarrow tires that would look mighty fine on this ride!"

heehee

 

thank you JesZek!

[Loyale 2.7 Turbo]

You're Welcome!   
 
There are some of those Small Subaru 360's in USA,

 

also some USMB Members owns them,

 

like the World Famous "Stanley, the Wonder Van"
 
See Here: ~► http://www.ultimates...the-wonder-van/
 
 

Also you might like to see a Video of some 360's in a Mini Cars' Meeting:
 
 

 
 
Kind Regards.

[NickNakorn]

Thanks for posting the film clip - much appreciated. I love small cars and have owned variously, a Hillman Imp, 2 Morris Minors, An Asutin A30, a Mini, a rear-engined Skoda 120 rapide, 2 honda CRXs and a Triumph Herald Convertible - all practical, bought for very, very small sums and used as daily drivers. Small is Beautiful!

[Loyale 2.7 Turbo]

You're Welcome!

 

Also I Like such Small Cars, but they're pretty Scary to Drive here, in my Li'l & Crazy Country.

 

In honduras there are many two Cyl. Subarus, like the First & Second Gen REX, the Sambar Van & Bus...

 

these models were available in Great Britain?

 

Kind Regards.

[NickNakorn]

I don't remember ever seeing them because we had so many locally manufactured small cars from BMC, Rootes and other companies as well as imported Isetta and other 'bubble' cars.