1969 Subaru Sambar 360 Van on Bring a TrailerCourtesy: Bring a TrailerIt's a far cry from the Outbacks and Foresters of today, but Subaru got its start in the U.S. with the two-door 360 microcar and this related Sambar van.A rear-mounted 356cc, two-stroke, two-cylinder engine provides 25 horsepower.While most Japanese kei cars are right-hand-drive Japan-market imports, this Sambar is a rare exception.Subaru first arrived in the U.S. in 1968 thanks to serial entrepreneur Malcom Bricklin, who imported the oddball 360 sedan for its fuel-sipping thrift and ability to duck import regulations. However, Subaru also made the 360 in a van form, the Sambar, and some of those were brought over as well.Courtesy: Bring a TrailerOne of those 1960s microvans just popped up on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos), a 1969 Subaru Sambar 360 painted in an eye-catching metallic lime. Showy, but this is no mean green—just look at its little happy face.Courtesy: Bring a TrailerThe green theme continues on the inside, which features green cloth accents on the vinyl seats and a bare-bones interior that's color-matched to the exterior. Despite being under ten feet long, there's a surprising amount of cargo space in the back. You wouldn't want to transport a lot of heavy cargo, but maybe it'd be the ideal helium balloon delivery vehicle?Courtesy: Bring a TrailerCourtesy: Bring a TrailerAdvertisementAdvertisementThe rear-mounted two-cylinder engine displaces 356cc and was rated at just 25 horsepower, with power getting to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual. True mileage is unknown, though the odometer shows around 32K miles.Courtesy: Bring a TrailerThe engine's relatively meager output allowed the Sambar to save on road tax and insurance in its Japanese home market. Fortunately for North American audiences, this car is a left-hand-drive model—although it's not like you're going to need to look down the road past any car you're following, planning a passing move.Courtesy: Bring a TrailerThis head-turning Subaru would make for a fun and novel collectible. The auction ends on August 13.You Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029