1982 Subaru Sambar
1982–1990 · Fourth generation · 550cc
SUBARU · 1982–1990
Fourth generation · 550cc
The fourth-generation truck covers the 1980s before the 660cc replacement.
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.
Choose a year in this version
You’re viewing 1982 within the 1982–1990 version. A calendar year does not automatically mean a new version. Check the production month and chassis plate.
Engine
550cc era; verify induction and engine code.
Drive & transmission
Drive systems vary by year; Subaru specifically documents a full-time 4WD truck in 1987. Sambar Try names describe the van range.
Identification
KT-series truck
Match the complete chassis code to the truck’s documents. Related bodies and reference photographs do not confirm a factory grade.
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
- September 1982: fourth generation.
- October 1987: revised series, including full-time 4WD truck.
- 1990: next generation.
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.
Compare documented specification, structural condition, maintenance and the complete quoted cost. Original trim level alone does not establish resale value.
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 ↗
Subaru fourth-generation launch history ↗
Sources may be in Japanese. Historical guides are educational; they do not certify a particular vehicle or claim that every special edition has been documented.
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