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1983 Subaru Gl Wagon For Sale

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“The market is telling us that we are delivering products that consumers want at the right prices,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer at Subaru of America. Scroll down to read the company’s full announcement. The turbocharged, GT trim has been absent from the US-market Legacy for the last few model years, but the insider hinted that it might make a return in the coming years. The new version would use the 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-four found in the Forester and the WRX. Though like the Forester, a turbocharged Legacy would likely only be available with the CVT.

This car has an Original Subaru installed Air Conditioner. Although Subaru’s new turbocharged 1.8-liter flat four is this company’s first venture into the realm of blown engines, its execution reveals a thorough understanding of turbocharged-powertrain fundamentals. The September 2020 Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration, emissions inspection, and service history in Colorado from August 1996 to August 2020. A driving video and walk-around video can be viewed below.

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White-painted 13″ steel wheels wear Subaru center caps and Hankook Zovac HP W401 tires. A spare is stored under the hood and has been fitted with a replacement tire by the seller. New front CV axles, wheel bearing seals, and front KYB shocks were installed in December 2016. Work performed during current ownership included replacement of the front brake rotors and pads and rear shoes along with installation of rear KYB shocks. We’ll help you find great deals among the millions of vehicles available nationwide on CarGurus, and we’ll provide you with dealer reviews and vehicle history for each one.

Pastrana has gone for the wagon variant, and while no technical details have been released, we’d wager that the flat-four has been extensively tuned for this drift machine. Travis Pastrana and Hoonigan know a thing or two about fast Subarus, and his latest Gymkhana car is likely his wildest yet. It was revealed earlier this year, and it’s named the “Family Huckster.” Now, we finally have detailed specifications on the outrageous, all-wheel-drive, carbon-fiber covered 1983 GL station wagon. If I were marooned on a desert island and could have any four-wheel-­drive rig that I wanted, I assure you it wouldn’t be the Subaru Turbo.

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Turbocharger or no, it doesn’t qualify as a work of 4wd art. Tercel 4wd wagons are far more refined, S-10 Blazers and Bronco IIs are roomier, and Quattros leave the poor Subaru choking on rubber smoke. Common wisdom holds that a car’s powertrain smoothness is determined by the vibration output of its engine, but this ignores the overwhelming effect of the exhaust system on perceived smoothness.

The six-digit odometer shows 98k miles, approximately 1k of which were added by the seller. The Subaru with Turbo-Traction neither handles nor holds the road as well as a Porsche 944. This won’t prevent it from being celebrated as one of the most useful and likable cars ever built by a combination of humans and robots.

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Car is being sold as is where is, no waranty. Enter that wonderful, exhaust-driven dose of steroids we know as the turbocharger. The only issues I know of are the windshield has a crack but it’s not in the view of the driver and when I first bought the car I only drove 3 miles to work, and that’s IF I drove this car. Normally I drove my ’93 Legacy and kept this parked in my driveway.

If you don’t win, your existing pre-authorization will be released. The two-spoke steering wheel frames an 85-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, voltage, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The seller states that the oil pressure gauge reads high.

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Power is sent to the front or all four wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission and driver-selectable four-wheel-drive system. The transmission and both differentials have received new fluid during current ownership. Other than some fading on the passenger side window crank, I don’t see a flaw in this entire interior.

There’s also a set of aluminum pedals, metal and carbon trim, black mirror housings and more. A source within Subaru indicates that the aging 3.6-liter flat-six might finally be getting a replacement in favor of a smaller, more powerful six-cylinder engine, and the four-cylinder may get direct injection. Both of them would be ready for the new Legacy’s mid-cycle refresh in about three years, and they would likely be shared by new Outback too. Seller’s NotesGets a lot of attention @ compilments of its original condition 30/24 mpg-this car is super clean and all original.

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This car would not have been available with 4WD, at least for the North American market, whereas the wagon and Brat versions would have had that option. I am hoping it will go to someone who loves these cars and wants to continue to keep ‘er going for miles to come. Please email if interested, I am in no hurry to sell so reasonable offers only please. I acquired this clean wagon 3.5 years ago. It had sat unused for 20 years in Western Oklahoma, with just 92k original miles. After a few years of gentle revival it was ready for a good road trip.

I wouldn’t hesitate to drive this anywhere but it’s being sold with the usual AS-IS, WHERE-IS. I’d be happy to pick up the buyer at our local airport if you want to drive it home. For more info, read about our auctions or email us with any questions. Travis Pastrana, who has taken over the helm of the Gymkhana YouTube series from Ken Block, has shown off his latest drift car, a 1983 Subaru GL wagon.

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In the recent past I’ve replaced both front axles, spark plugs, thermostat, cap and rotor, newer battery, fuel filter, air filter, I also recently had some solder joints repaired on the ECU. I always can appreciate & like ANY well preserved car. Haven’t we seen enough Camaros, Corvettes & Mustangs? But as soon as someone would park a Corvette, Camaro or Mustang next to it, everyone would race over & drool over that one. To me, ANYTHING well preserved catches my eye, especially if it’s unusual. Listing is for a Classic 1984 Subaru GL 5 door wagon.

While Ken Block is transitioning to electric Audis, his Gymkhana successor Travis Pastrana will pilot this insane Subaru wagon in an upcoming video. It is done by Fully insured Trucking companies that we subcontract to deliver our cars. Please see the map at the bottom of the listing for the approximate delivery charge.

Subaru GL 4WD Wagon | 1983 Subaru GL Car for Sale in Jamestown OH | 6406189354

Looking ahead, the wagon will get a starring role in the next Gymkhana film that’s scheduled to be released later in 2022. Naturally aspirated and turbo­charged Subarus share engine mounts and a flat-four engine that is inherently smoother than an inline four of similar displacement. And yet the standard car feels like an out-of-balance meat grinder, whereas the turbo version is quite acceptable.

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The door handles and rear hatch trim were reportedly replaced under current ownership. Flaws include missing and damaged graphics, faded clear coat, and corrosion on several body panels. A set of replacement graphics, a spare door, and spare fuel cap keys are included with the sale, and close-up photos of the exterior can be viewed in the gallery below. The second-generation GL first went on sale in 1979 and was powered by a series of flat-four engines. The GL was offered in a variety of body styles, including coupe, sedan, wagon, and three-door hatchback, and the compact BRAT pickup truck was spun off the same platform.

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