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!

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.

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.

nice i want to see the pics.

a less then 90k miles 82 torridor red brat is worth a lot.

yes, pics please! torreador Red Brats are my fave! and they are hard to find....

 

here's mine....

 

Let's see if this works.....

 

Hmmm, not what I was going for....

 

Okay, how about: http://photobucket.com/albums/ad130/kwersal/

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....

very nice. if mine would have looked like that when I got it, I would have kept it stock.....

Thats a sweet lookin Brat man! I would say keep it stock, it looks cherry!

-Bill

Thank you! I think I will. It seems a shame to mess with after 27 years.

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!

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.