SueBee2 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Howdy folks! I just drove home my new Brat tonight after a grueling day of getting the deal done (standing around in 100 degree temperatures while being attacked by biting gnats--all worth it). Its a nice, original, virtually rust free '82, with 87,000 mls. on it. Also included: a potentially driveable parts Brat ('86?) if I can figure out how I can haul it 80 miles to my house... I'm excited to get my hands on it tomorrow and clean it up-- pictures to follow. It's Toreador Red with the T-top sunroofs and an incredibly crummy radio. All I can see that I need is a front passenger side headlight lens (I know, not that easy to find), a shift knob, and a trim piece for the top edge of the tailgate. It drove nice coming home, though I had to reaquaint myself with driving an older, manual, carburated vehicle. I've had fun exploring this website--lot's of good info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amokster Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Hi, Suebee. I'm a potential Brat owner. I was gonna look at the one I want today but the guy said it had a carb problem and doesn't wanna sell it unless it's in perfect running condition. :-\ can't blame him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueBee2 Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Good luck on that Amokster! Don't rush it-- the right one will come along, though, if the seller of the one you are interested in is that fussy about his Brat it might be a keeper. I was very happy to find such a low mileage Subaru (my '06 Forester has only 57,000 on it-- only 30,000 less than this 27 year old Subie). Today I spent HOURS cleaning up the new Brat--fortunately, my husband volunteered to help out, so we washed it and he polished and waxed while I cleaned and vacuumed and shampooed in the interior. It looks GOOD, Nice and shiny now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 nice i want to see the pics. a less then 90k miles 82 torridor red brat is worth a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 yes, pics please! torreador Red Brats are my fave! and they are hard to find.... here's mine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueBee2 Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Let's see if this works..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueBee2 Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hmmm, not what I was going for.... Okay, how about: http://photobucket.com/albums/ad130/kwersal/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueBee2 Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Okay, so at least you can get to the pics one way or another. Anyway--there are obviously other Toreador Red '82s out there. I like the big tires. Mine is bone stock.... Might leave it that way, though the lift kit looks like fun.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 very nice. if mine would have looked like that when I got it, I would have kept it stock..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thats a sweet lookin Brat man! I would say keep it stock, it looks cherry! -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueBee2 Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thank you! I think I will. It seems a shame to mess with after 27 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coylethebarbarian Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I've seen a few Red Brats like that for sale, but none have been as nice as that! I would definitely keep that one stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Nice find! Hope you will check in here once in a while and maybe pop over the mountains for a older subaru meet in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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