hello..

ive been looking for a old Subaru to restore. ive have never attempted to restore on my own, but have worked as a helper with several friends on restoring old cars. non where subarus but it did give me some experience. i've worked on an old buick and some various chevy's along with my own 86 Corvette (a absolute pain to) 

 

i have found a subaru brat made in 78. the condition is good. the owner had passed away and had rebuilt the engine and drive train. how ever the interior and exterior still need some tlc. 

but its a restoration car whats the fun if its all done 

the exterior has chipped paint with some surface rust( but not all the way through) paint is also faded 

 

the owners wife wants $1200 for it. she does not know anything about cars and is not able to give me a good account of his work so far other than the engine and drive train. 

 

but... it does come with the original roll bar( great condition), the original rear bucket seats( fair) and finally the camp shell is included.

 

 all this for $1200 

 

should i be weary or is this a true deal of a life time 

Edited November 6, 201411 yr by TheBubbaJoe

Its a fine price based on your description.  And if you want to do a project like that then the price is right.  Go for it and take lots of pictures and post as you go here!

Make sure to document everything over here:
http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/forum/20-historic-subaru-forum-50s-thru-70s/

 

You can check out my build thread as well. I couldn't let the Brat die with the previous owner, just had to save it.

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/142864-1978-subaru-brat-from-death-to-life-and-everything-in-between/

Sounds like a bargain really! I say go for it... Early Brat/Brumby values can only increase so some time and money could be well spent. 

Thanks for the advise. i'm meeting her over the coming weekend to buy it. as i restore it, i will post pics. I'm glad i stumbled upon this site with its plethora of advise and knowledge  . 

Edited November 7, 201411 yr by TheBubbaJoe