G'day from Australia- just bought a 1977 Wagon :-)

[77Soob]

Hey everyone,

 

I've been admiring the pics of 1st gen Subarus on this forum and now I've bought one I’d better join the club :-)

 

Found this little beauty on The Gumtree (Aussie equivalent of Craig's List) and just couldn't resist- I've got an '06 Forester XT but have always had a soft spot for older Subies. Seeing this made me realise how long is't been since I've actually seen one on the road, they seem to be a dying breed so I wanna do my bit to preserve one. 

 

Needs a bit of work but someone has obviously cared for him in the past- new rubbers, home respray, reconditioned EA71, and pretty good interior for it's age. First mission is to get him Roadworthy, so I'm fixing up a few things ready for the inspection.

 

 

There have been a few customisations along the way (home-made go-faster stripes, '80s Leone grille, blacked out tail light surrounds, plastic "SUBARU" badges on the side), but I'm aiming to get him back to a more original 70's vibe. Plastic out, chrome in :-)

[Loyale 2.7 Turbo]

Welcome.

 

Your first gen Subaru Leone looks Awesome.

 

It has Sunroof, EA71 engine, and 4WD!

 

even the Dog is Happy with it   

 

Kind Regards.

[77Soob]

Thanks JesZek, my dog Bacon and I are both thrilled with the new car! Just had it serviced and it's running beautifully- now even more fun to drive :-)

[jonas]

Awesome!

[Olnick]

I hadn't noticed the dog when I first looked.  That's perfect--such "pride of ownership!"