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It's a fully schmick 1979 Subaru Leone GFT with... twin carbs!

August 17, 2012

Here is a 1979 Subaru Leone GFT, and I find it an odd, little car. Happily, this isn't of the shopping-trolley variety.

This Leone was built in 1979. It has a 1,595cc flat 4 engine.

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I've set myself an ambitious target, and that is to unearth all of Japan's rusting, nostalgic gems. It's not going to be easy. They're shy creatures and prefer to remain hidden. And, limited time and funds mean they're likely to stay that way, which would be not cool! <More>

 
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