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1985 Subaru Vortex XT Manual

QLD • Private
15
1
Odometer322,000km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual

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- 80s time capsule, rare in Australia - ice cold air conditioning - thousands spent on bodywork and upholstery - a turbo model sold on Collecting Cars last year for $16,800 One new car in 1985 was the world's best for slipping through the air: the Subaru Vortex XT. It boasted a drag coefficient of 0.29 thanks to flush door handles, 'graph paper' style hubcaps, plus streamlined mirrors and glass. Inside, the Vortex XT has 'pods' either side of the asymmetrical and height adjustable steering wheel, to control the pop-up headlights, single sweeping wiper and ventilation. It has ice cold air conditioning, plus a manual sunroof that either tilts to open, or can be completely removed and stored in a special vinyl bag in the boot. The original radio still works. I have owned this '85 front wheel drive Vortex XT manual since 2018 - the previous owner was a lady who'd bought it from an older couple. I believe there were other previous owners. I've spent thousands on bodywork and upholstery, but now it's time for someone else to appreciate it. During my ownership, the Vortex XT has had both timing belts changed. It's been on club registration, so it hasn't been driven a lot. It has 322,000 kms on the clock. It drives nicely, but it's no race car. The non-turbo 1.8 EA82 engine is the same as the Subaru Leone, so engine parts aren't too hard to find. The paint is pretty good - there's some clear coat lifting on the passenger door. The interior carpet has some staining and some interior plastics are getting brittle. There's a dashmat glued to the dashboard by a previous owner to maintain the integrity of the dash. It won't be sold with a roadworthy, but it's currently registered via a car club. I'm planning on keeping the personalised plates, but if it's a deal breaker then something can be worked out. The car is in the Morayfield area, just north of Brisbane.

Car details

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Vehicle description
XT Coupe 2dr Man 5sp 1.8i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Blue
Interior colour
Blue
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 1.8L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
10 months/March 2027
Build date
November 1985
Compliance date
January 1986
Roadworthy certificate
No
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20352707
Sunroof
Sunroof
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
1781cc
Engine Size (L)
1.8L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Camshaft
Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
10
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
72.0kW @ 6000rpm
Torque
142Nm @ 3600rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
67.9kW/t
Gears
5
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
60L
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Rim Material
Steel
Front Rim Description
13x5.0
Rear Rim Description
13x5.0
Length
4490mm
Width
1690mm
Height
1330mm
Wheelbase
2465mm
Track Front
1435mm
Track Rear
1425mm
Kerb Weight
1060kg
Country of Origin
JAPAN
Launch Year
1985
Launch Month
7
Generation Name
1985-07
Series
(No Series)
Badge
XT
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Coupe
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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Location
Morayfield, QLD 4506
Member since
2011
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Phone number
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