Sambar rocks its original shade of lime green and is left-hand drive. Power comes from a tiny 356 cc two-cylinder, two-stroke engine with 25 hp. The minuscule van has been in the United States since at least 1973. Cars these days take themselves a little too seriously. Of course, there are still plenty of fun ones for sale, but between strict emissions and efficiency rules, safety standards, and a creeping sameness across the market, cars with real personality keep getting harder to find. Thankfully, the used car market is filled with vehicles that can get the heart racing, and this is one of them. Read: Subaru’s Cheapest New Car Is A $7,200 Kei Van With Three Pedals What you’re looking at is a tiny 1969 Subaru Sambar 360 van recently listed for auction in the United States. The Sambar 360 was built mainly for the Japanese market, but a limited number left the factory in left-hand drive for export, and this example made the trip to America. Bring a Trailer Painted in a bright shade of green, this old Subaru is bound to turn far more heads than any modern van. Complementing the paint are tiny 10-inch multi-piece steel wheels with black centers and matching green rims, clad in 145/80 Falken Sincera SN-807 tires. Limited ownership details have been provided about this Sambar, but it’s been in the US since at least 1973. Cute And Practical? Measuring in at just 117.7 inches (2,990 mm) long and just 51.2 inches (1,300 mm) wide, the Sambar 360 van is absolutely tiny. In fact, a modern Fiat 500e sold in the US is considerably longer, measuring in at 142.9 inches (3,631 mm), while also being much wider at 66.2 inches (1,683 mm). Despite the Subaru’s tiny size, it has two rows of seats and a somewhat usable trunk, unlike the Fiat. Bring a Trailer While the Sambar looks fun and quirky, it’s not exactly a strong performer. In fact, it’s only powered by a tiny 356 cc two-stroke two-cylinder engine producing 25 hp, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle. The odometer reads 32,000 miles (51,500 km), although it’s unclear if that’s accurate. Demand in the van appears strong, and bidding on the Bring a Trailer auction has already hit five figures. If you want to own a van unlike any modern alternative, now could be your chance. Check out the listing over here. Bring a Trailer
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