Are Subaru BRATs legal?
The BRAT was a popular model for Subaru, but its days were numbered as the Safety Cult metastasized into a national religion. Riding in the bed became illegal, and this effectively illegalized the BRAT or, at least, took away its signature selling point.
Is Subaru BRAT collectable?
Much waited by Subie aficionados, the Subaru Brat Gen 2 is a DNA Collectibles exclusivity. The 1st generation already produced by DNA Collectibles was a hit, and it is a safe bet to say that the 2nd generation will meet the same success.
What year is the Subaru BRAT?
The Subaru BRAT pickup was a small, light utility pickup truck sold in the US from 1978 to 1987. As a response to the market demand of the times for car-like pickup trucks, Subaru vehicles produced the BRAT (Bi-Drive Recreational All-Terrain Transporter) for an audience that wanted something a little different.
What happened to the Subaru BRAT?
President Ronald Reagan owned a 1978 BRAT until 1998, which he kept at his ranch near Santa Barbara, California. The vehicle has since been restored and returned to the ranch, which is now owned by the Young America’s Foundation.
What year was the Subaru Brat made?
Why did the Subaru Brat have seats in the back?
The seats were a tariff-avoidance ploy, as the plastic seats in the cargo bed allowed Subaru to classify the BRAT as a passenger car, rather than as a light truck.
What did Subaru Brat stand for?
Bi-Drive Recreational All-Terrain Transporter
The Subaru BRAT pickup was a small, light utility pickup truck sold in the US from 1978 to 1987. As a response to the market demand of the times for car-like pickup trucks, Subaru vehicles produced the BRAT (Bi-Drive Recreational All-Terrain Transporter) for an audience that wanted something a little different.
What year did Subaru Brat come out?
1978
| Subaru BRAT | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1978 – 1994 |
| Assembly | Ōta, Gunma, Japan Pretoria, South Africa Waitara, New Zealand (until 1987) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupe utility |
What year was the Subaru BRAT made?
The BRAT was produced from 1978 to, surprisingly, 1994, though only imported to the United States through 1987. The BRAT used the same AWD system as the Subaru Leone. Only in North America did the BRAT come with two rear-facing jump seats in the back.