[{"id": 2801592, "authorName": "AbnMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abnmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller you just got this and it looks super cool, why selling?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1545320069, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801618, "authorName": "jonathano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonathano/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by jonathano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545320403, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2801623, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy smokes I\u2019m floored by the quality and mileage. Talk about a time capsule.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545320528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801627, "authorName": "Triplicate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triplicate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, someone kept one of these in the wrapper. Amazing what's out there. A very good childhood friend of mine's father had one. \r\n\r\nSome awful shrew would call 911 now if she saw a couple of 10 year olds having the time of their lives riding in the jump seats. Pity.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1545320571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801632, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If any BRAT is worth All The Money, it's this one. \r\n\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1545320625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801650, "authorName": "Kaner88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaner88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it!! BAT never fails to excite!! This Subie should bring a lot of attention which leads to BIG $$$..... GLWTA Seller, thank you for presenting this gem.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1545320858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801651, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I made a 400 mile (freeway) round trip in the back jump seat of one nearly identical to this one.\n\nI was 18, you know, the age where you thought you would live forever. ?", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1545321014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801668, "authorName": "FunInTheSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funinthesun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the concept of rear facing seats with the 'oh $hit' handles in the back. Rode in one once at 85 MPH down a freeway. NEVER AGAIN. Of course, I was naked at the time...", "likes": 35, "timestamp": 1545321226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801673, "authorName": "OregonMTB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oregonmtb/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by OregonMTB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545321311, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2801696, "authorName": "Patrick01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still has its \"chicken tax\" back seats, very cool! These were everywhere in Colorado when I was a teenager. Always liked these, but never owned one. The car lot I worked at in 1979 had two on the front line...for about three hours. They flew off the lot for more than he was asking for them. One blue, the other tan. I remember these because I really, really wanted one, but had no idea they'd fly off the lot so fast. So cool, so fun, so weird.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1545321739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801700, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also have to say that I absolutely love the hood vents, would love to see Subaru bring that back.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545321746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801703, "authorName": "jonathano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonathano/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by jonathano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545321757, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2801707, "authorName": "SupremeDeluxe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/supremedeluxe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I didn't know I wanted a BRAT until now. \r\n\r\nThanks BaT!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545321794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801720, "authorName": "advres", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/advres/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by advres", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545322061, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2801721, "authorName": "C.G", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c.g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is another vehicle I absolutely love but would likely ruin if I owned it. I wouldn\u2019t ruin it by doing silly mods but by simply driving the wheels off of it. This is so nice that IMO it needs to be preserved so that future generations can see what kind of fun and useful toys we had available in the 70\u2019s.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1545322063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801739, "authorName": "ebaybrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ebaybrad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beautiful", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545322425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801742, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545322475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2801748, "authorName": "ssort", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssort/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by ssort", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545322596, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2801749, "authorName": "guysmiley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guysmiley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hoping to hear the story of how this beauty racked up a whopping 63 miles per year over the last 4 decades. So cool.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1545322605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801751, "authorName": "datsun_nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/datsun_nut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you put it in 4wd, rev it 4000 and dump the clutch, both ends WILL chirp. GLWA", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1545322647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801752, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545322648, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2801756, "authorName": "twodudesnape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twodudesnape/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller drove 500 miles on 40 year old tires? Not the best decision but still a sweet ride", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1545322682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801764, "authorName": "nofat95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nofat95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It has been a very long time since have seen a Brat. Got to love the safety equipment for the rear seats. Hold onro the handles and pray!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545322769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801766, "authorName": "Lorenzoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lorenzoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that a two-by-four screwed to the front?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545322785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801784, "authorName": "Calstickshift", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calstickshift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad about the CB antennae, but I much, much prefer the slick roof to the T-top versions.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545323072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801786, "authorName": "rspcharger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rspcharger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes please", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545323126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801787, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I feel that the time for this design is now, sans the rear seats, unfortunately. But the market seems to be ready for a small pick-up such as this. This must be the lowest mileage example available anywhere, and the colors are just right.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1545323154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801788, "authorName": "rspcharger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rspcharger/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by rspcharger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545323155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2801813, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 5350, "content": "$5,350 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545323585, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2801817, "authorName": "MobileHomey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobilehomey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BRAT on BAT\r\nSee BRAT on BAT\r\nBID on BRAT on BAT\r\nBIG BAT BID \r\nBIG BRAT BID\r\nBUY BRAT on BAT\r\nBAT BRAT BOT", "likes": 36, "timestamp": 1545323646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801826, "authorName": "Slick1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slick1964/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoever buys this, should upgrade the tires/rims to 14 inch. My first 2 cars ran on 13 inch tires, now it seem inconceivable.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545323805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801832, "authorName": "JFH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend (Ronnie) had one of these in High school....that poor car...\r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545323929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801827, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The CB makes this a must have\nThat antenna means bidness\nis \"breaker breaker one niner\" still a thing?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545323967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801840, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fact that this comes with the microfiche manuals is AWESOME - Now, new owner needs to source a microfiche reader.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1545324059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801846, "authorName": "Dutchla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dutchla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man I love this! \r\n\r\nI am sure someone with a fatter wallet will love it more than me. \r\n\r\nSweet", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545324179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801879, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Large SUV\u2019s of the self-parking lane-keeping semi-autonomous variety driven by coffee-clutching, phone-distracted nincompoops might be more aptly named BRAT\u2019s (Brats Riding Around Town). \r\n\r\nLove BRATs, though - of the Subaru variety.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1545324755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801891, "authorName": "KB4F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kb4f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excellent use of the work nincompoop @stratos \r\n\r\nI think I like 'Bozos Riding Around Town' as a better choice for acronym!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1545324950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801897, "authorName": "Swingandamiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swingandamiss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Birkenstock wearing folk across America are shrieking in delight today!\n\nSeriously, great car and amazing find. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545325134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801907, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What does the Subaru BRAT and the Lotus Europa have in common? I lusted after both until I tried to shoehorn myself behind the wheel of each. In 1978, snow vehicles weren't good for much else, and everyday vehicles were terrible in the snow. This was one of the first I remember that did both well.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545325265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801921, "authorName": "Gug_Ly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gug_ly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG. Nicest one I've seen since 1978. Wow...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1545325441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801923, "authorName": "syrgrad91", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/syrgrad91/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the wood steering wheel a dealer option? If not I'd source a factory original piece. That and getting that dent taken out (and of course, new tires) and it's perfect. Literally, a time capsule.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545325492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801927, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this rate, this BRAT may get more comment action than yesterdays 1956 300SL Gullwing", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1545325579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801943, "authorName": "Dano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@datsun_nut I can verify this!\r\n\r\nAlso the sliding window help to pass drinks between cab and bed while driving, but you knew that!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1545325933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801991, "authorName": "scole665", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scole665/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have any evidence or reason to believe that this car has been repainted? Either in total or in part?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545326690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2801999, "authorName": "Ten13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ten13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Breaker 1-9... Can I kick the tires?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545326827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802004, "authorName": "jayboundless", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jayboundless/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545326917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802006, "authorName": "RussellJay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/russelljay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just needs a cub mini bike in the back, and it's 70's all over again ~ !", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1545326958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802002, "authorName": "beNGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bengk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "is there a more 1978 color name than \"Mellow Brown\" ? I think not.\n\nalso, @MobileHomey - been reading Fox in Socks too much lately ? I can relate.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545326968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802028, "authorName": "Santi23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/santi23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vote for car of the year!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545327419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802031, "authorName": "rwantin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwantin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an '85, loved that thing. I even put a CB radio in it. \r\n\r\nYes, I am dying here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545327512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802039, "authorName": "looselugnut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/looselugnut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Finished in Mellow Brown\". That's legal now in Colorado.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1545327606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802063, "authorName": "MikethePlumber (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miketheplumber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure how to address questions individually, so I'll answer a few in each of my posts.\r\n\r\nNo evidence of a repaint are all. Paint is original factory paint.\r\nYes I'm crazy, drove 500+ miles on 40 year old tires ?\r\nI'm selling it to put a down payment on the business you see in the background. ?\r\nI am told the wood steering wheel was a dealer option nobody bought due to cost.\r\n\r\nAlso the weels are dealer option \"Jackman\" wheels... a little different than the stock set.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1545328029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802067, "authorName": "mountainrev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountainrev/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@swingandamiss: \"Birkenstock wearing folk across America are shrieking in delight today!\" I'd say it's more like Birkenstock-wearing folks are shrieking in terror. This is the antithesis of the stereotypical Outback plastered with \"Co-Exist\" and \"Feel the Bern\" bumper stickers.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1545328111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802068, "authorName": "MobileHomey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobilehomey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beNGK: lol yes. That and Baby Shark. (Doo Doo Doo Doo)\r\n\r\nCan't. Stop.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545328121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802143, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mountainrev I agree with you.... The \"Feel the Bern\" crew is going to go mad and demand no one be allowed to drive this thing on their \"public\" roads. \r\n\r\nThank you to the seller for bringing this rare gem to BAT and the market place. An awesome slice of the 70's when Subaru was an odd ball brand trying to make it in the us.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1545330077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802145, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by howS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545330108, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2802157, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you imagine trying to get those \"jump\" seats by the DOT these days?\n\nSuby HQ is not far from where I grew up. I have known a number of people who were pretty high up in the company over the years along with the family from PA who first started importing them. I still drive by their new US HQ in of all places Camden NJ and their former HQ in Cherry Hill NJ.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1545330423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802201, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, I'm thinking the Birkenstock (aka \"birth control shoes\") crowd is doing anything but either completely ignoring it, or tsk-tsk'ing its existence. \r\n\r\n\"Emissions standards of the 1970s??? You barbarian! Why don't you just directly club baby seals and shoot polar bears????\"", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1545331025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802239, "authorName": "Jonv23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonv23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wondering where the BRAT stickers are,\r\nIf it hasn\u2019t been repainted.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1545331799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802351, "authorName": "Dondo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dondo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we dispense with the political stereotypes? I know plenty of liberals who love this kind of thing (one has his own mud run thru the woods and old subies to run it in), along with old conservatives like my dad who hated these then and now. \u201cSon, never ride in those seats\u201d. \r\nI love this, of course. My uncle briefly had a yellow one.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1545333465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802379, "authorName": "CarCrazy24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcrazy24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If anyone has been waiting 40 years for a showroom new BRAT, they better not hold off any longer. I can\u2019t imagine a nicer one outside of Subaru\u2019s museum", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545333746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802401, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, @Dondo. As far as I'm concerned, generalizing about most subjects/groups - unless in total jest - just underscores the need for more information about them. \n\nBtw, I own 'birks but am also an absolute maniac for horsepower. In fact, just this past weekend I performed not one, but TWO burnouts in town while out with a buddy (before injesting any recreational beverages, btw). \n\nAnd we're both 60, lol.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545334101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802440, "authorName": "FemboTTe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fembotte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs huge BRAT decals otherwise I'm only interested in the calculators.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545334466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802467, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing condition - I too wonder where the stickers are that seemed to be on every other Brat I\u2019ve ever seen !?!?!! I almost like the little dent in the tailgate - kinda keeps this otherwise \u201ctime capsule \u201c real !!!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545334717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802510, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545335119, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2802596, "authorName": "vlukovic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vlukovic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOWWZZERS!!! Impressive!! And unless RiNM, this is about to be the most expensive BRAT sold with a dented tailgate! GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545335966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802792, "authorName": "Radiac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radiac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coolest car on the site right now and possibly all year. Auctions like this are what keeps me coming back and wading through the endless parade of uninteresting Porsches and BMWs\r\n\r\nBest of luck with the auction and to the lucky new owner", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1545337945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2802824, "authorName": "partyus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/partyus/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by partyus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545338225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2802879, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545338720, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2802912, "authorName": "ssort", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssort/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@radiac, you forgot Defenders and old FJ's.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1545339060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2803000, "authorName": "DetroitEvoIX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detroitevoix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a Trailer should buy this, make up some period-correct decals and use this as a promotional vehicle ... BRingATrailer.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1545340026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2803217, "authorName": "cooperleeray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cooperleeray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe a late pass here, and new to looking at a BRAT, but spare kept next to the engine?! Such a rad, unveleiveably clean time machine.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545341499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2803309, "authorName": "Wagon_the_dog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagon_the_dog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't believe I never knew what BRAT stood for? Or that it stood for anything at all.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545342185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2803497, "authorName": "gmanaed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmanaed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad had one in this color after he retired. His had some large decals plastered down the sides. Someone ran into the door and caved it in. He took it up a hollow to some good old boys who did body and paint work. I expected it would turn out worse than it would have been to just leave it damaged. Turned out like new. The guys matched the paint perfectly and even got a new matching decal. Dad kept the car for quite a while, eventually trading it for a Toyota pickup because he was a friend of the salesman. He never liked the Toyota and regretted letting his Subaru go. Saw a Baja today and it reminded me of the Brat and Dad.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545343764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2803540, "authorName": "fringecarcollector", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fringecarcollector/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey millenials, here's a new word for you to \"expand your mind\" with.\n\nMicrofiche- noun\n1. a flat piece of film containing microphotographs of the pages of a newspaper, catalog, or other document.\n\"This BRAT comes with service manuals and other information on microfiche.\"\n\n@MikeThePlumber, best car on BaT in a while. Kudos to you for the excellent find. GLWS.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545344347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2803538, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is not the correct spare tire! All 4WD Subies had a full size Bridgestone snow tire for a spare. The white spoke Subaru wheels could be mounted inside out for increased track width. That mod and 4WD low range made for a great autocross car, but we got kicked out because we were too fast!\nI do have a micro fiche reader if anyone needs it!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545344365, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2803636, "authorName": "sandros1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandros1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was a showroom FJ 40 that was found on the second floor of some barn somewhere that was at auction some years ago and I noted I was happy to just be alive to see that a vehicle like that still existed. \r\n\r\nI found another one.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545345256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2803655, "authorName": "John_in_DC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_in_dc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love those outdoor rear-facing baby seats!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545345363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2803668, "authorName": "RgolTN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rgoltn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the spare tire under the hood! ...and the fact that this 1978 Subaru has such little corrosion, especially compared to the 2000 Acura ITR that was for sale a week or so ago.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545345494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2803682, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some BRAT trivia: President Ronald Reagan owned one of these, which he kept at his California ranch. Today \u201cthe Gipper\u201d might choose a side-by-side utility vehicle to check the fence lines.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1545345580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2803744, "authorName": "Dondo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dondo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jimmy, my pal who had the wagon said the same about those wheels, what a cool thing....I also recall some wagons with 4wd had a thing in the back seat where you could crank up the suspension....subaru was doing such cool, different stuff then, as evidenced by this fully factory ride, and all it\u2019s options! Does it have the flip up cyclops light tho??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545346171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2803752, "authorName": "Alberico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alberico/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by Alberico", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545346266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2803758, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545346314, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2803901, "authorName": "XS29L9B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xs29l9b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These were all over the place in the 70s and 80s, and while the back jump seats were cool (or neat, perhaps), I never saw anyone actually use them. Cool Subie, before Subies were cool.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545348530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2803911, "authorName": "Philpug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philpug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This had a lot of \"port\" options. The bumpers, winch, steering wheel...not uncommon for SoA cars to have all that....even the Penn-Jersey (local distributor) exec cars.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545348815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2803926, "authorName": "partyus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/partyus/", "bidAmount": 9900, "content": "$9,900 bid placed by partyus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545349146, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2803962, "authorName": "fish2556", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fish2556/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by fish2556", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545349764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2804012, "authorName": "wdyer1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdyer1234/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by wdyer1234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545350994, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2804013, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 15555, "content": "$15,555 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545351010, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2804015, "authorName": "wdyer1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdyer1234/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by wdyer1234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545351047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2804023, "authorName": "Cobraracer22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobraracer22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This does not look like any of the Brat\u2019s my buddies had in college. Much like the Subaru\u2019s of today, Brat\u2019s were bulletproof, no mater how hard we thrashed and abused them, they wouldn\u2019t die. The rear chairs were a great hunting/drinking option...yes, always at the same time.\r\n\r\nThis is possibly the best BaT vehicle of the year!!!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1545351276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804024, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 16555, "content": "$16,555 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545351318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2804027, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a real life Subarunicorn! Unreal", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1545351424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804042, "authorName": "ICBT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/icbt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sometimes wonder why car companies kept making cars after this, when clearly Subaru had designed the perfect vehicle.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1545351674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804073, "authorName": "fish2556", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fish2556/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by fish2556", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545352606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2804108, "authorName": "Brttshldr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brttshldr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bad-ass!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545353748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804202, "authorName": "polopharm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/polopharm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow , this is amazing. Maybe more fun then the \"reserve not met\" 300sl. \r\n\r\n@jimmy- are you sure that all had a full size spare ? My 1980 hatchback did not, but I didn't buy it new ( not sure why someone would swap it out)\r\nCould a full size spare fit in this engine bay ? Looks like the passenger side would not have space.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545356240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804207, "authorName": "wdyer1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdyer1234/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by wdyer1234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545356364, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2804212, "authorName": "Newworldmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newworldmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dude, spend the $200 and have a paintless dent removal guy fix the tailgate. This thing is far to awesome to be allowed to be listed for sale with that easily fixable flaw.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545356715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804213, "authorName": "thatzachguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thatzachguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paint all the white parts black! Perfect...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545356726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804215, "authorName": "Newworldmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newworldmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thatzachguy\r\n\r\nYeah......don't do that.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1545356777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804216, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DetroitEvoIX - We like the way you think.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545356845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804222, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545356910, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2804234, "authorName": "Cole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun fact about the two rear jump seats. Their only purpose was to get around the Chicken tax on light trucks.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545357198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804383, "authorName": "Patrick01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cole - Beat you to that, way down towards the first comment.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545362382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804403, "authorName": "wdyer1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdyer1234/", "bidAmount": 18590, "content": "$18,590 bid placed by wdyer1234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545363516, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2804418, "authorName": "Todd_Z.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd_z.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My aunt and uncle had one of these (I think theirs was a '79). I recall many rides in the back seats although after awhile it lost a little of its pizazz as my uncle added a shell to enclose the back.\n\nMy uncle worked 100 miles away in Phoenix as a real estate appraiser so theirs had a ton of miles on it when they finally sold it. Ever the precocious car kid, I saw it advertised for sale in the local car dealer's inventory after they traded it in. The dealer was missing the sixth digit at the front of the mileage listing though, and my uncle was furious when I pointed it out to him - I'm pretty certain he stormed down to the dealership the next day and told them to correct their listing!\n\nWe spent a lot of time in rural AZ cutting firewood to heat our families' homes when we were kids. We hated helping cut the wood but we loved the chance to get some quality wheel time in the remote country - I started at age 9 in our Scout and my cousin started a few years later in the Brat. I still remember roaring down the wide dirt road at 65-70 mph with my early teens cousin at the wheel; my brother and I comfortably ensconced in the buckets with my aunt serenely reading her book in the passenger's seat.\n\nAnother woodcutting story - we often encountered muddy roads on those adventures and on one such trip, my aunt called out to my dad (probably on a CB radio) that her Brat had stopped on the muddy road and wouldn't move. She would let out the clutch and the car would stall. \"Put it in 4 wheel drive\", my dad replied. \"I already did - it still won't move\", came her reply. So my dad turned around and went back to investigate. The road was muddy, the mud was sticky and had packed into the wheel wells so tightly that the wheels would no longer turn. So, slowly, my dad jacked up each wheel and removed it and used a big stick or something similar to unpack all the mud out of the wheel wells so she could continue. I think that happened one more time at which time Dad told my aunt to park it and they'd come back and get it in the morning when the mud was still frozen.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1545363981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804614, "authorName": "MobileHomey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobilehomey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this keeps gaining popularity at its current mini-viral rate, BRAT may need to hire an entourage to keep the PC-911 wolfgang away from trying to run a protection racket. I hear they roll deep turfin on the BAT Block and go hard.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545376593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804634, "authorName": "EVolver98056", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evolver98056/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool car and a great survivor! I haven't seen one in years. When I was a kid I built a Tamiya 1/10 scale RC car that was a BRAT (which I still have stored somewhere). I knew multiple people in high school and in college that had these. Some nice and some quite ratty. All driven to death (like so many people) and moved on. It so funny that the typical dum \"exotic\" cars of the same vintage command big money and yet are total POS. With this BRAT you actually got something drive-able that won't cost $5,000 a year to \"rebuild\" or \"service\" something. This would do good at a cars & coffee or radwood... fa sure brah.\r\n\r\nJust need to fix that dent in the back. Unless there's a story behind it that makes it worth being \"patina\" instead. Nice that there's all the books & history. Wow, $18,590 on opening day. That says a lot. GLWS!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545379282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804646, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 18840, "content": "$18,840 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545382815, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2804730, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll take this over any new STi", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545396897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804741, "authorName": "SBPBAT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbpbat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So cool. Only thing I'm not in love with here is the steering wheel. Awesome! GLWTS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545397496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804747, "authorName": "MobileHomey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobilehomey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A big-finish ending where tiny twin female fairies appear, perform the minor paintless dent repair and give everyone a commemorative bento box (the real one with the beer not the fake US one with the juice pouch) would leave a warm lasting impression for all; even the low bidders as they prepare themselves for the lose-a-subicide purification ritual.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545397840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804812, "authorName": "Eurotrash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurotrash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the dent, seller is wise to leave a flaw for all the nitpickers to focus their ocd on. I think the seller is going to have quite the Merry Christmas from this gem.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1545400034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2804874, "authorName": "wdyer1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdyer1234/", "bidAmount": 19100, "content": "$19,100 bid placed by wdyer1234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545401758, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2804980, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 19350, "content": "$19,350 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545404019, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2804997, "authorName": "mustangcubed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustangcubed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somehow I seriously doubt that dent in the tail gate is going to make one lick of difference in the final sale price of this unicorn of a car. You either get it or you don't and those that get it don't care about that one imperfection.\r\n\r\nA paintless dent guy would have to chime in but last I spoke to one taking a dent out of a panel with a body line is a significant challenge that they usually shy away from.\r\n\r\nI love the \"DTM\" plate and I can imagine back in 1983 there was a plate clerk losing their mind wondering where 89-12 disappeared to, among the dozens of others lost by employees and journalists. These plates required a trip directly to Trenton to resolve \"lost\" concerns, a far worse experience then the colonoscopy of the local MVC office.\r\n\r\nMy current employer makes you sign a plate out in your own blood with a penalty of death for losing it, my last one passed them out like gumballs much to the chagrin of said plate clerk....\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1545404393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2805112, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you kidding me? 2500 miles in 40 years? This will fetch massive money.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545407031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2805115, "authorName": "wdyer1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdyer1234/", "bidAmount": 19600, "content": "$19,600 bid placed by wdyer1234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545407078, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2805132, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 19950, "content": "$19,950 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545407403, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2805192, "authorName": "jdalto4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdalto4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That winch probably couldn't pull the skin off a pudding. It's perfect.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1545408584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2805201, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 1976 Fiat 128 had the spare tire under the hood as well. It had a 1.3 liter engine so there was plenty of room.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545408768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2805207, "authorName": "Sandman4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandman4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wowee what a candidate for the Hit Rid Touch! Just imagine an SRX transplant in this light little truck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545408955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2805275, "authorName": "83E30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/83e30/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Eons ago, as a car crazed pre-teen, I asked my father what he would have if he could choose any car he wanted. He replied: DeTomaso Pantera. I had no idea what that was, and being pre-google, it would take months to find out. He asked what car I would choose. My reply: a Subaru BRAT! He laughed. Not in that fun laugh together way, but the way that makes you feel small. I skulked off, repressing my Brat-curious feelings forevermore.\n\nIt\u2019s nice to see all the openly Brat loving comments here. Maybe I\u2019m not so strange after all?", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1545410299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2805278, "authorName": "Kei_Truck_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kei_truck_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a time capsule. Will make a nice edition to someones collection!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545410336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2805389, "authorName": "sgntpepper78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgntpepper78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Again, thanks @Dondo. I don't even comprehend the logic that was going on there. My brain hurts from reading it. If you want to stereotype that \"CROWD\" in relation to this car; why wouldn't they like it? They'd probably drool all over it. We're not talking about an ARMY Humvee, it's a freakin' old Subie that's not all that dissimilar than a new one, and they all kind of have the same spirit. Subaru even had the short lived Baja in recent years. That's like saying they wouldn't like an old VW or Volvo.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYcXSkLCK5M", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545412462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2805556, "authorName": "foidpoosening", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foidpoosening/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't think I've ever seen a spare tire and motor so close together before. Stunning vehicle, GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545415820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2805717, "authorName": "advres", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/advres/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was born in 1978 and WALK that much in a single year.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545418388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2806242, "authorName": "2SmokeBraaap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2smokebraaap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I tell ya, these Subie guys got ALL the money :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545423687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2807648, "authorName": "buickboy63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buickboy63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are no words, except Man O Man. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545434198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2807727, "authorName": "Phish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 74 dl. I would have it today if the tinworm had not eaten the WHOLE thing. With the flat four, there was plenty of room for the spare & more. The wife had an 80's Buick that kept running the batt down. I kept a spare batt, hooked to mine, under the Subie along w/ the spare. Want to see laughs? Pull a little blue Sube up to a Buick, pop the hood, and pull out a fresh battery, from next to the spare.\n\nHow it survived 40 years in NJ without rotting to dust I will never guess. Cryonic storage?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545436213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2807908, "authorName": "jimmycrackcorn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmycrackcorn/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by jimmycrackcorn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545442441, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2807964, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545443849, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2808131, "authorName": "GraysonRush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/graysonrush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s like the long forgotten picture of my current daily driver/ fixer. 1980 Subaru brat in walnut brown. Fastest she\u2019s ever taken me in that little 1.6 is78mph... coasting down a mountain range ? it\u2019s a fantastic car though.IG: grayson.rush.h to see it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545449610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2808204, "authorName": "CincyClassic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincyclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would look nice next to my 78 TA finished in brown over black vinyl interior.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545452614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2808228, "authorName": "montagna_lunga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montagna_lunga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "40 years ago these were disgusting and laughable, unless you lived off grid. As soon as I saw this pop on FB, I clicked, and seeing the current bid is 21,250, I think I'd rather get a solid bank of batteries and some more PV panels. Damn shame that even a BRAT that is sold here will never be driven hard and (in this case) off-road.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545453770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2808306, "authorName": "wetwillyskate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wetwillyskate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "we had a 79 and an 81 growing up. The 81 was just a parts car cause why not keep a parts car in the driveway. When you have a mechanic dad who can fix anything this is how you get to elemantary school too. It was somehow the most embarrassing yet awesome car all at the same time growing up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545457900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2808381, "authorName": "wombatsauce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wombatsauce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No, these were never disgusting or laughable. True, some folks did not appreciate them, but - that was never the car's fault. I grew up with these, and helped my Pops work on many of them (usually body work, I would remove/replace trim/lights, interior bits and do some minor masking). These things were and are fantastic, just like their wagon, coupe, and sedan counterparts. Truly wonderful and unique little cars. We did live off the grid - and often helped \"town folk\" get their big silly trucks unstuck with our teeny Subarus, but they were fun in town too. \r\n\r\nGlad to see them getting some love.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1545469153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2808410, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love it, but uhhh.......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545478742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2808486, "authorName": "INEEDIT56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ineedit56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I NEED IT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545485904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2808487, "authorName": "INEEDIT56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ineedit56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wombatsauce did you make sauce from wombats?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545486014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2808588, "authorName": "psnyc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/psnyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw this listing and cackled to myself how I had found the perfect car and since only a weirdo like me would be interested, I would pick it up for pocket change. \r\n\r\nBut nope, it turns out there are way more bent people out there than I could have imagined. Sickos.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1545488977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2808661, "authorName": "Eurotrash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurotrash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't really understand why folks are surprised this is going to sell for mega $$$. Just like a mint Hilux or LC, these cars were never intended to be pampered like a Porsche or Ferrari. Thus, the likelihood of finding another in similar condition is probably nil. \r\n\r\nThis gets my vote for listing of 2018!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1545491442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2808738, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You rarely see a BRAT with the seats in the back as they were \"D.O.T. approved\" and people put them in their other off roaders (pickups and elsewhere).\n I have driven them and like them...One this nice would stand out anywhere. Many of them were drivin right into the ground. To do a high end restoration on one would cost a lot and trim parts would be extreamly hard to come up with. glwa", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545493997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2808792, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Might take even more than a BaT education to estimate where this might end up in five days. 2500 miles on it and according to google it's 2861 miles away from me....bring a trailer? I like someone keeping a car like new for me to get from them later and then drive. I can see someone wanting it to drive and pamper it and I can see it being put in a glass display case in the Subaru Museum if they have one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545495705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2808969, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At the current bid of $21,250 the price-per-hp on this one is $317. By contrast, the blue Ferrari Marinello, with its current bid of $152,000, is only $295 per hp.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545501585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2808990, "authorName": "JAY-Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jay-z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By the early 80\u2019s these things had a hard time moving off the dealer lots. I was a Sube sales rep in \u201882 and we had four Brats on the lot. The owner of the dealership was pretty tight with his money but offered a $100 cash bonus for each one sold. I moved two of them that week,lol. $200 cash under the table was a great motivator.\r\nLooks like he should have held onto them for a few more years.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545502090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2809292, "authorName": "Eaats33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eaats33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gadzooks!\r\nWhat a find.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545515232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2809398, "authorName": "Blizzard340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blizzard340/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool. And very reliable no doubt!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545520593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2809849, "authorName": "Big_Smoke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_smoke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wood love to drive this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545575340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2809919, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have always had a big soft spot for these. It would be perfect as a car for our home on Tortola in the Caribbean..but we already have a 73 Thing down there. There was a local guy driving a red Brat til quite recently.hmmmm..This is a gem and I would rive it home and double the miles!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545579284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2810001, "authorName": "Hazdaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hazdaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you even find parts for these? How difficult is it to work on them?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545583787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2810167, "authorName": "Blizzard340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blizzard340/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I recall I received a Subaru monthly newsletter (that they sent to you with a new car purchase). I had a feature on Ronald Reagan's BRAT that they used on their ranch.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545593126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2810295, "authorName": "Dondo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dondo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hazdaz, these are not hard to work on and have great engines. They predate by a two decades the larger and more problematic subaru engines. The main weak point as with all Japanese metal of this era is rust. But my friend had an 85 gl wagon with 250k on it....loud and falling apart but ran like a top. As to parts I dont know, but imagine mechanical parts are available but trim and interior bits are not - most having been sunburnt or junked. some searching will tell", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545600241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2810369, "authorName": "Muffinland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muffinland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hazdaz Unfortunately if you own a first or second gen, you need to make friends and almost hope they either give up or someone hits it parked. I've been begging people to pick and ship parts for my '83 wagon for a few years.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545603906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2810536, "authorName": "smithofnico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smithofnico/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dondo I own a running \u201884 BRAT. You\u2019re correct in that mechanical parts are easy enough to come by, and yea, trim is a pain in the a** to find. Had to get an \u201885 with the full trim package to act as a donor. I\u2019ll probably cut the rust bucket of an \u201885 in half and turn it into a trailer. As for this first gen BRAT for sale...parts can be found in the PNW. It\u2019ll just take some work.\n\nNote: good luck on the east coast. I used to own an \u201882 BRAT when I lived in Virginia...hard to find parts even for that second gen.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545616840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2810559, "authorName": "MobileHomey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobilehomey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I hadn\u2019t become so keen on living remotely off the grid as crazy dog man, this would be fun to park next to a Pinto with a Porthole in the driveway of a second home at one of the swishy gated communities of Tahoe Donner. I'd get a mullet wig, mesh shirt that fits to the navel and a ferret to ride up on (not upon) my shoulder just to annoy the crap out of every Sammy Silicon in a Teslarangeyenne from 'The Bay'. But alas, it's actually quite expensive to be a remote recluse now that the aluminum for hats has priced up so much. 'Dare to Dream' the microwave says to me but what does it know of being foiled? Exactly.\r\n\r\nThe Poptarts remain onboard provided the ferret isn't left unsupervised in their presence. I applaud their dedication.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1545618546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2810659, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 days left, and @ crazy money already! Sumbody must know sumpin.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545628671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2811991, "authorName": "Hersefan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hersefan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would drive the hipster Trustafarians crazy in Boulder!!!\n\nVery, very cool indeed.\n\nI recently was walking the dog down a side street, here in Fort Collins, and there were just five vehicles parked on the (one-block-long) Street.\n\nAll five were Subarus.\n\nThe State car of Colorado!\n\n@Dobb yeah, they know it\u2019s the finest one in North America.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1545686689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2812138, "authorName": "NashNative", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nashnative/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've only ever seen one of these and it was sitting in the front yard off some country road near Shelbyville, TN. Looked to be a rust pile, as I imagine most of these turned out over the years. This example is magnificent...would be awesome to say you drive a BRAT!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545688002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2812733, "authorName": "Hersefan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hersefan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone needs to lay off the Peyote!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1545696986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2812773, "authorName": "Ian7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ian7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "20 large and climbing. It's official, nostalgia apparently knows no bounds .... wow.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1545699854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2812814, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it pronounced like \"That guy's kid is a real brat\"...\n\nOr like \"No hotdog for me, make mine a brat\"...\n\nEnquiring minds.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1545702183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2813009, "authorName": "951ltwt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/951ltwt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is this. Even possible!?\r\n\r\nI guess it is 1978 though. Someine please beam me back to 2018!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545716092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2813060, "authorName": "Asianbond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asianbond/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sorry to say it does not look like a 2500 mile car to me.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1545727347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2813304, "authorName": "Efexer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efexer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy moly! I might start thinking about putting mine up too, that is crazy money! With 20K miles on mine i\u2019d be extatic if I got half of what this one is commanding right now!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1545751082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814172, "authorName": "MobileHomey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobilehomey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hersefan: That isn't my crop. But a good idea perhaps for the upcoming start of the next season if one can find reasonable and hearty performance clones. Weather can get rather tawdry up here and being off-grid means those little buttons will have to be on their own in producing rainbows, fuzzy bunnies and EDM music.\r\n\r\nReality is just soggy. Some days you're the Poptart; some days toast.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545805527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814404, "authorName": "Spudster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spudster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing still has the period correct key fob. Had the similar one for my 78 fiat X 1/9...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545836279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814806, "authorName": "Dirty_Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirty_randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's too bad Subaru doesn't still use old terminology. \r\n\r\n\"Bi-Drive STI\" has a nice funny ring to it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545847862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814911, "authorName": "Fortysix2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fortysix2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@asianbond Why doesn't this look like a 2500 mile car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545850555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814950, "authorName": "Fortysix2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fortysix2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have only been able to find one other Brat for sale in the US. Wow.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545851180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2814960, "authorName": "Asianbond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/asianbond/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "simply look at the undercarriage, the road grime on parts looks at least a much more mileage, but that's just my opinion.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1545851336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2815300, "authorName": "mrcouope", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrcouope/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "forty six... there few in california 1500$-3000$ its unbeliveble price i see.... thast amzing or crazy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545854843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2815898, "authorName": "nine17K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nine17k/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by nine17K", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545859970, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2815975, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 22275, "content": "$22,275 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545860609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2815993, "authorName": "Eurotrash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurotrash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Asianbond\r\nFlash photography makes road grime look much more pronounced that it is in fact. Photographed a mind FJ60 and when I looked through the photos I was shocked.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1545860751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2816260, "authorName": "nine17K", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nine17k/", "bidAmount": 23276, "content": "$23,276 bid placed by nine17K", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545863406, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2816270, "authorName": "ralvine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralvine/", "bidAmount": 23526, "content": "$23,526 bid placed by ralvine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1545863529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2816823, "authorName": "larryk62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryk62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$25k for this?? there are a few porsche's on jere