1978 Subaru Brat

1.8L

Manual

A69L012916

Clear

Gasoline

Selling vehicle due to a growing family and a need for something larger than a two-seater. Vehicle has spent the majority of its life in Southern California and Southern Utah, so very little rust on body / undercarriage; just a few little spots. Engine is dry and clean. 4-cylinder 1.8L boxer engine, 4-speed manual transmission. Convertible FWD/AWD via shifter knob. Clean UT title, registered as an antique vehicle in UT. Garage stored throughout vehicle life in UT. Vehicle starts right up! Drive it home or trailer it, it’s up to you! She does fine on the highway. Dashboard and steering wheel are badly cracked due to sun damage. Carpet kit installed on dashboard, custom leather steering wheel cover installed. Interior floor mats / floor boards do show signs of wear typical for a 40-year-old vehicle.Does burn / use a little oil. Currently running 10W/40. VEHICLE HISTORY (all hardcopy/paper records listed below are included with sale of vehicle) 6/27/1978, Hermosa Beach, CAFinancing/Loan Agreement for 1978 Subaru BRATPurchased new from Econo Imports, 2775 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 for $5,571 9/30/2000, Burbank, CANew Steel Tube bumpers 2000–2002, North Hollywood, CAA series of paint/primer/labor invoices for painting the exterior blue (original color was a sky blue with metallic flecks) 9/16/2002, Burbank, CA, $5,382Engine build & upgradeConversion from 1.6L to 1.8LNew .020" oversize pistonsStreet port on cylinder heads3-angle valve jobRaised compression ratio to 9.8:1Weber 32/36 DGEV carburetor kitLightened & balanced flywheelModified/custom intake manifoldNew Bosch red ignition coilNew clutch kit / cable 9/25/2007, Hollywood, CA, $2,547New disc brake linings, calipers, and pads, front and rearNew brake master cylinderValve grindNew head gasketNew water pumpNew drive beltNew thermostat and coolantNew transmission mountsNew CV axlesNew clutch 8/28/2009, St. George, UTNew Ball joint 8/24/2011, Washington, UTNew inner tie rod and alignment 10/19/2011, Ogden, UTNew tires (Primewell P185/70R13) at 51,847 miles 8/24/2012, Salt Lake City, UT, $1,800Fixed exhaust leak in mufflerHeater core repairedRebuilt instrument cluster (speedometer and tachometer)Installed new washer fluid motorInstalled aftermarket HD radio / CD player and new speakers 10/12/2017, Salt Lake City, UTNew battery 10/20/2017, Salt Lake City, UTNew fuel pump and fuel filter PARTS / COMPONENTSComes with a Stowmaster Tow Bar (not currently attached)Comes with two spare struts and some other odds and ends scraped together from salvage yards MISSINGBackward facing jump seats in truck bedCamper shellPlastic door trim pieces (have one of them, but the plastic clips are broken) ODDITIESNo side-view mirror on passenger sideDriver’s side exterior door lock / keyhole does not work; must use passenger side NEEDS / TO DO LISTNew seals around the windshield, doors, and sunroof