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£9,462

1986 Subaru BRAT GL 4-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 9 May 2025

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£9,462

1986 Subaru BRAT GL 4-Speed

US • 9 May 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1986 Subaru BRAT GL, showing 129k miles, features a 1.8-liter flat-four engine, a four-speed manual transmission, and a dual-range transfer case. It has been repainted in white, has blue upholstery, and comes with service records and a clean Carfax report, though some components are inoperative and repairs have been made.

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Condition 

6

The vehicle has been repainted, indicating possible body work or age-related cosmetic restoration. The presence of service records and a clean Carfax report suggests good maintenance and no major accidents. However, some components like cruise control, dome light, and radio are inoperative, and there are mentions of repaired oil leaks and a replaced clutch, indicating some mechanical attention has been needed. Overall, the car seems to be in good condition for its age but not without some typical wear and tear and need for minor repairs.

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129,000 miles

JF3AU53B1GE504232

1986

Auction

Manual

LHD

United States

£9,462

1986 Subaru BRAT GL 4-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 9 May 2025

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

1.8-Liter Flat-Four Four-Speed Manual Transmission Dual-Range Transfer Case Repainted in White Blue Upholstery White-Painted 13" Steel Wheels Power-Assisted Front Disc Brakes Sliding Rear Window Pop-Up Glass Roof Panels Air Conditioning Interior Bucket Seats Service Records Clean Carfax Report This 1986 Subaru BRAT GL spent time registered in South Carolina and North Carolina prior to the seller’s recent acquisition, reportedly from its first owner.

Powered by a 1.8-liter flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission, the car has been repainted in white over blue upholstery.

It also features a dual-range transfer case, a sliding rear window, pop-up removable glass roof panels, power-assisted front disc brakes, white-finished 13″ wheels, air conditioning, and interior bucket seats.

The clutch was replaced and oil leaks were repaired in 2018, while the tires were changed under current ownership.

This BRAT shows 129k miles and is offered at no reserve with service records, a ...

Price Analysis vs Other BRATs

£2,072

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£10,421

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£26,271

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