Harry P. Posted September 5, 2008 Author Posted September 5, 2008 From everything I've read, they came from Subaru that way. The VW logos are added after the fact by the owners. They do look a LOT like a VW van. I'm going to check some more and try to find out a little more info.
Harry P. Posted September 5, 2008 Author Posted September 5, 2008 I found this bit of info (bold and italics inserted by me): "The Subaru Sambar is an automobile built by automaker Subaru for the Japanese market. It is available in microvan and pickup truck body styles and adheres to kei car guidelines. Still flourishing in the Japanese automotive industry, the Sambar continues to be produced in Japan, China, Korea, as well as in Finland with a joint venture with Elcat Automotive. With a few modifications the Subaru can be mistaken for the 60's classic VW 'Samba'. All variations & models are available to order through Subaru Sambar..." The way I understand it, the "Sambar" came from Subaru, but they also offered a "custom" version that looks like a VW "Samba". At least that's how I understand it. Why VW's lawyers aren't all over this is the part I don't understand...
Ronster Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 Here's one like I mentioned: from here: Jalopnik.com I really like it, of course...
Harry P. Posted September 5, 2008 Author Posted September 5, 2008 I just found this... a "stock" model??? I'm confused!
Zoom Zoom Posted September 6, 2008 Posted September 6, 2008 Here's one like I mentioned: from here: Jalopnik.com I really like it, of course... That's about the only one of those vans I really like. The Dodge styling works, the VW styling looks too contrived.
sdrodder Posted September 6, 2008 Posted September 6, 2008 wow he got me. Looked like a model. Good job harry. Cant wait for the next one. Any clues???
62SS Posted September 6, 2008 Posted September 6, 2008 I finally got one right. Im on a roll now, Thats one in a row.haha! Ed
Zoom Zoom Posted September 6, 2008 Posted September 6, 2008 I just found this... a "stock" model??? I'm confused! I think it is too! I think they called that one the "classic". At least it's not a Mitsuoka
Joe Handley Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Gotta admit, I love those little kustom vanlettes
Willy Survive Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 You got me again Harry. Great job on the ROM this week. BTW I love the old VW's, Dodges, Econolines, and even the Corvair vans. But I saw this one and...BLEH. -WILL
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