Dead Car Running

Yoda the Kei goes through physical therapy in the second part of Raising the Dead.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• subaru
• 360
• griffowers
• restoration
• microcar
• bubble
• car
• automobile
• jidosha
• two
• stroke
• Yoda
• the
• Kei

[MrSoreto]

Awesome little car, I really want to restore one myself... but unfortunately the Subaru 360 was never sold in Europe. So I would have to import from the USA or Japan. *sigh

Guess I'll stick to my Volvo Amazon for now.

But again, great little car!

btw, looks like you're not used to a manual gearbox. ;P

[rainingjade]

Nothing wrong with an Amazon, an early Jensen built P1800 would be good. Shifting? But your from the Netherlands, I thought you all still drove DAF Variomatics... ;)

[spasticteapot]

You're going to hate me for asking this...but have you considered a motorcycle engine? Aside from the substantial performance increase, you'd also have a much easier time finding parts.

[rainingjade]

They made a 450cc, That would be an easy swap- but pricey. The 360 is quite sonorous though.

[hatsorus]

do you think a briggs and straton would power that car?

[MrSoreto]

Wow, you sure know your cars! I've never met an American that knows about DAF.

Although the old DAFs are now getting a more loved status, up till a few years ago it was considered quite a DAFt car ;P. Mainly because they were automatics by standard, and for a long time automatics were thought of as cars for people who couldn't drive and the elderly. (that is currently changing, with all the congestions these days)

I'm with you on the Jensen models, they are the better looking ones.

[wrxcmm]

oh man i'd love to have one of these.

love the "bucket seat" lol

[rainingjade]

Yes, we also have a Celica Supra GTS covertible- 85'. Named Asami from the J-Horror film "The Audition".

[rainingjade]

Wheres your 10/40 man? Good to know new 360 people. In the 360 drivers club?

[rainingjade]

No auto clutch, its a 3 speed w overdrive (4)