Posted Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 9:49pm
When most people think of “cool vintage cars,” they’re picturing muscle cars, classic Porsches, or maybe a mint-condition Datsun 240Z. But Subaru? The brand your neighbor uses to haul mulch and groceries has actually built some genuinely awesome machines over the decades.
However, Subaru doesn’t just produce quirky oddities that appeal to a niche crowd of rally nerds (though we love those folks too). These are legitimate enthusiast cars that still turn heads, deliver smiles per gallon, and hold their own at any cars and coffee gathering. Whether you’re into symmetrical all-wheel drive, boxer engines, or just appreciate a good underdog story, vintage Subarus have carved out a special place in automotive culture.
Let’s take a tour through some of the coolest Subarus that prove this Japanese automaker has always had more up its sleeve than just practical transportation.
