Surprised you didn't explain that "brat" is an acronym for Bi-drive Recreational All- terrain Transport. Also "brat" was only an American market name. Was the "brumby" in Australia and last production year for that was 1993 and was the "MV" in the European markets.
Lmao @ the Jack Daniels bottle for overflow! My earliest memory of a Subaru was my Aunt's 78 Brat. My brother and I used to ride in the back seats when we were little.
I love the Subaru brat since I was a kid. It looks like a radio controlled toy. I've owned 80's wagons and loved gutless 4wheeling. The WRX STI is my favorite pocket racer. I want to put a Brat body on built WRX running gear, wouldn't have take long to leave rusty Brat body parts everywhere. My 85 wagon had 2.8 million miles and still got 36 miles to the gallon! Subaru's last forever.
Had two of these back in the 80's.. One first generation and one second generation. The first generation was way more fun than the second generation. It came with no power steering no power brakes manual transmission and buggy Wheels. Oh yeah and the jump seats. Off-roading it was a blast. Didn't need a whole lot of horsepower cuz it didn't weigh a whole lot of anything. The second generation was a whole lot nicer on the road. Had t tops, nicer seats just an all-around better vehicle. Why would anybody do any modifications they were perfect as they were. Well maybe a stereo.
I had an MY84 Subaru wagon (same mechanical platform essentially), and I did a bit of customisation to mine. Lift kit for a start, cutaway front guards, and I fitted the sporty coupe dash into mine (the standard dash in the wagons and little utes was pretty bland) - I suspect the dash in that one is a retrofit (unless the USA spec Brat was a lot different to the Aussie spec Brumby) - Subaru didn’t offer the sports dash in most markets in the AWD wagons and utes. The 4 headlight front the same - it was offered on the Leone coupe and the premium Touring wagon, but not the base models. But the rust concerns me. All Subaru vehicles were galvanised from the factory. Rust of the quantity and location of the featured one only happens here if they’re used on the beach. The bodies just don’t rush, unless they were involved in an accident (which disturbed the galvanising). We don’t salt our roads in winter, of course, but the little AWD Subies are a pretty robust bit of kit. Toss in an overdrive 5 speed transaxle and a 2 or 3 inch lift, and it’s surprising where the little things will go.
I owned a 1983 touring wagon with three speed auto and digital dash. I'd probably still have it if it hadn't been comprehensively written off down in Tassie in '85.
I have an 86 Brat in Pittsburgh with less rust and is currently inspected. Looking to sell it. Also have lots of spare parts including quarter panels, the chrome trim for the outside, t-top windows, etc.
like my parents car a 81 DL wagon when i was 4 along with a 77 dl wagon so much fun . love the throaty ea81 but cant belive how gutless it is but does weigh less than the 3rd gen so there is that. 3rd gen got awd and 4wd along with the base 2wd. loyales
I owned 2 vw turbo diesel rabbit trucks, under powered, but fun to drive, easy to repair. Both trucks destroyed by rear end collision. One rear end on purpose accident at 50 mph, almost broke my neck I found a rust free 1979 two door rabbit, still own it. Fun to drive 50 mpg. No smog tests, no computers. Ac works. Not selling it
Not sure if it is mentioned farther down in the comments but that bracket you pointed out for the seats, is actually the bracket for the head rest for the rear facing seats. The seats were bolted on to a frame that was welded to the floor. The Brat also had seat belts (lap belt) back there as well. Bolted to the floor of the bed.
Still need to add a 1st Gen DL trim Brat to my Subaru collection. They are just stupid hard to find in good condition and the prices have sky rocketed.
As someone who just did head gaskets on my 86 Brat and just started it an hour ago (head was leaking oil and had a bent rod), it's always nice to see a new brat video since they're pretty rare!
Surprised you didn't explain that "brat" is an acronym for Bi-drive Recreational All- terrain Transport. Also "brat" was only an American market name. Was the "brumby" in Australia and last production year for that was 1993 and was the "MV" in the European markets.
Thank you for the cool facts. Now I can research Subaru in other countries. Awesome and thanks again.
Awesome car. Too bad rust has done a number on it. I hope the owners will restore it and keep it around.
I'm a big fan of UTE's, specifically the El Camino. Will be adding the Brat to my list of favorite cars.
Just did this because of the throton in cyberpunk 77. Its modeled after this car.
@@n3rdst0rm just made this car so much cooler for me cheers bro
I don't know if I've ever seen a Subaru Brat. They are pretty interesting
Wow! That looks like a predecessor to the subaru baja
They need to bring this back
Pretty sure the pro button on the cassette deck is for “pro-logic” (Dolby)
Lmao @ the Jack Daniels bottle for overflow! My earliest memory of a Subaru was my Aunt's 78 Brat. My brother and I used to ride in the back seats when we were little.
I saw your comment on another brat video
Clarion, not Claron.
I love the Subaru brat since I was a kid. It looks like a radio controlled toy. I've owned 80's wagons and loved gutless 4wheeling. The WRX STI is my favorite pocket racer. I want to put a Brat body on built WRX running gear, wouldn't have take long to leave rusty Brat body parts everywhere. My 85 wagon had 2.8 million miles and still got 36 miles to the gallon! Subaru's last forever.
Had two of these back in the 80's.. One first generation and one second generation. The first generation was way more fun than the second generation. It came with no power steering no power brakes manual transmission and buggy Wheels. Oh yeah and the jump seats. Off-roading it was a blast. Didn't need a whole lot of horsepower cuz it didn't weigh a whole lot of anything. The second generation was a whole lot nicer on the road. Had t tops, nicer seats just an all-around better vehicle. Why would anybody do any modifications they were perfect as they were. Well maybe a stereo.
I have owned two a /978 and 1987. I loved the 1987 great in the snow. But they all rust out . Terrible rust problems
I had an MY84 Subaru wagon (same mechanical platform essentially), and I did a bit of customisation to mine. Lift kit for a start, cutaway front guards, and I fitted the sporty coupe dash into mine (the standard dash in the wagons and little utes was pretty bland) - I suspect the dash in that one is a retrofit (unless the USA spec Brat was a lot different to the Aussie spec Brumby) - Subaru didn’t offer the sports dash in most markets in the AWD wagons and utes. The 4 headlight front the same - it was offered on the Leone coupe and the premium Touring wagon, but not the base models.
But the rust concerns me. All Subaru vehicles were galvanised from the factory. Rust of the quantity and location of the featured one only happens here if they’re used on the beach. The bodies just don’t rush, unless they were involved in an accident (which disturbed the galvanising). We don’t salt our roads in winter, of course, but the little AWD Subies are a pretty robust bit of kit. Toss in an overdrive 5 speed transaxle and a 2 or 3 inch lift, and it’s surprising where the little things will go.
I owned a 1983 touring wagon with three speed auto and digital dash. I'd probably still have it if it hadn't been comprehensively written off down in Tassie in '85.
If ever in Australia, welcome to have a look around my Brumby, the Australian/NZ version
They may not have speed but with that 4WD and Low Range they will go practically anywhere and I mean I have had mine in place a Jeep wouldn't go.
OMG I am in love with these 2nd Gen dual range 4spd Subi's. I had so many of them in the wagons. Damn I must find one but I'm in PA so I'm screwed.
I have an 86 Brat in Pittsburgh with less rust and is currently inspected. Looking to sell it. Also have lots of spare parts including quarter panels, the chrome trim for the outside, t-top windows, etc.
If you still have those quarter panels I’ll be willing to message you try to work out a deal to buy them
@@adamabernathy50 What's your offer?
@@ericberg2131 do you have a Facebook or anything that we can private message on so i can see some pictures of them and make an offer
DAT Dack Janiels bottle under the hood.
Sammy Hagar made a song called can’t drive 55.
I have mixed feelings about the new sound effect for the failed big bottle test.
Love those quirky older Subarus! My aunt and uncle had a Gl
As a young mechanic I couldn't put exhaust systems on these fast enough 😀
like my parents car a 81 DL wagon when i was 4 along with a 77 dl wagon so much fun . love the throaty ea81 but cant belive how gutless it is but does weigh less than the 3rd gen so there is that.
3rd gen got awd and 4wd along with the base 2wd. loyales
Hi I have been watching for a while and I don't think I've commented but I dig these videos. Keep it up dude
That stack makes it cool! I love the sound of that carbed flat 4 more than sex!! It sounds so cool, especially in the high Rev range!! I want one!!
Thing of beauty ❤❤
I owned 2 vw turbo diesel rabbit trucks, under powered, but fun to drive, easy to repair. Both trucks destroyed by rear end collision.
One rear end on purpose accident at 50 mph, almost broke my neck
I found a rust free 1979 two door rabbit, still own it. Fun to drive 50 mpg. No smog tests, no computers. Ac works. Not selling it
This is so cool
The predecessor of the Baja...speaking of which, you really need to find a Subaru Baja to review, if you haven't done so.
Too bad there's so much rust on that thing.
It sure was FUGGGLYYYY. Nice exhaust & roll bar setup. Where’s the back seats???
Not sure if it is mentioned farther down in the comments but that bracket you pointed out for the seats, is actually the bracket for the head rest for the rear facing seats. The seats were bolted on to a frame that was welded to the floor. The Brat also had seat belts (lap belt) back there as well. Bolted to the floor of the bed.
You can decide what cheek - good one lol
As a kid, I had a Tamiya Subaru Brat RC. It wasn't the most powerful, but it sure was unique.
Had one back in the day loved it good car
Please do a documentary about airbags and how they got started.
A brat is not a brat w/O the rear jumpseats..
Behold the subaru bdrat
"here for a good time, not a long time" ... As an owner of 3 Fiats, I should embrace that motto :P
3 Fiats.. I'm so sorry.
On the Brumby 🇦🇺
should've done a zero to 60 lol
Still need to add a 1st Gen DL trim Brat to my Subaru collection. They are just stupid hard to find in good condition and the prices have sky rocketed.
I wanna see a Subaru Brat built for extreme off road recreation like the ones in Four Wheeler magazine.
Trooper!
nice :)
If you can find a wagon from back in the day makes a great donor for parts.
What is that fail sound for the big friggin test. A new sound ?
Ah the Subaru BDrat!!!
Can they really carry anything?
Oh yeah, you could transport a La-Z-Boy recliner no problem.
I moved a full-sized fridge in mine once.
I liked it
As someone who just did head gaskets on my 86 Brat and just started it an hour ago (head was leaking oil and had a bent rod), it's always nice to see a new brat video since they're pretty rare!