Collector's Dream Cars Las Vegas LLC Proudly Presents... An immaculate 1984 Subaru BRAT. This vehicle runs and drives like a dream and is ready to be driven off the lot today! No restoration needed. History and Design Developed in Japan in 1977 at the request of the President of Subaru of America, the BRAT was introduced to match the demand for small trucks in the USA, from Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda. Unlike these trucks, all BRATs had four-wheel drive, being developed from the existing Leone station wagon. When the Leone was redesigned in 1979 for the 1980 model year the BRAT continued with the original body until 1982. In 1987 imports to North America ceased, but exports to Europe, Australia, Latin America and New Zealand continued until 1994.