1976 Subaru Sambar
1973–1976 · Third generation · Gōriki
SUBARU · 1973–1976
Third generation · Gōriki
The third generation introduced a water-cooled engine.
These dates describe this guide’s coverage. Changeover years may show two bodies; 2001 is the library cutoff, not necessarily the model’s final year.
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Engine
Water-cooled, 360cc era
Drive & transmission
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Identification
Gōriki Sambar
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Factory grades & equipment
Factory grades describe equipment. Auction grades describe condition; they are different.
| Grade / specification | What is documented |
|---|---|
| Period grade documentation needed | The cited history confirms the model period, but a complete truck-grade and option table has not been verified. Ask for the original brochure and vehicle identification before choosing a specification. |
Version changes & milestones
- February 1973: Gōriki Sambar.
Rarity & value
Reliable production counts and comparable completed-sale evidence have not been verified sufficiently to rank this version’s grades. We do not label a grade “rarest” or “most valuable” without that evidence.
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Evidence reviewed: 19 September 2026.Before choosing this truck
- Confirm production details, frame plate and original documents.
- Ask for cab-floor and underbody photographs, known defects and repair history.
- Verify engine, drivetrain, steering and air conditioning on the actual vehicle.
- Check replacement-parts availability and wheel fitment for the exact chassis.
- Discuss your destination, intended use and preparation requirements before ordering.
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Sources & period documentation
Subaru museum model chronology ↗
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