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Car of the Day : March 26, 2015; Tomica '70 Subaru R2
Topic Started: Mar 25 2015, 10:53 PM (613 Views)
craftymore
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Our car for today is Tomica's 1970 Subaru R2.

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The Subaru R-2 was a kei car manufactured by Subaru from 1969 to 1972. The R-2 was a full model change of the popular Subaru 360, but with an updated appearance and increased interior space.


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In the early 1970s, the Japanese government enacted legislation to reduce emissions, which prompted Subaru and other manufacturers to upgrade engines that were air-cooled and using a two-stroke engine implementation. On October 7, 1971, the Subaru engine was upgraded to a two-stroke water-cooled engine, called the EK34 series engine, but the retrofit was hastily done, and was better achieved with the new 1972 Subaru Rex, which was available with both 2- and 4-doors. A styling upgrade was accomplished on the water-cooled R-2, adding a faux grille to the front of the vehicle that had no function other than a more modern appearance, as well as a corporate identity to the all new compact Subaru Leone.

Subaru continued with a rear engine platform so as to afford more trunk space up front and provide seating for four passengers, whereas competitors offered front engine front wheel drive vehicles to reduce noise intrusion from the engine and offer rear seats that folded down for increased cargo capacity, albeit with fewer passengers. In response to the rising popularity of front wheel drive front engine alternatives, Subaru offered a utilitatian hatchback bodystyle (marketed as a Van) from 16 February 1970. Instead of the 31 PS (23 kW) of the sedan, the lower tuned Van has 26 PS (19 kW). The sedan carries the K12 model code, with the Van being the K41.


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'Gem' is sometimes overused in our hobby. This isn't one of those times. ;) I bought this 70s era Japanes made Tomica from PJedsel earlier this year. It's instantly become a favorite in my collection. Thanks John! :thumbup:

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Hobie-wan
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Sweet. That's a nice clean one. I knew about the 360, but only learned about the R2 not too long ago. Here's my green beater.

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juantoo3
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What a cute little bug!
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pjedsel
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:toy: It is a great looking model from Tomica - they do such a great job of covering a wide range of Japanese cars. Glad it found a nice, new home with you Zach. :D
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
You couldn't find a more typical uninspiring econo hatchbox than this. But being a Tomica, I suppose it gets a free pass. No pass with me, too many other cars can be the running for my vote. Credit for the opening hood and clear glass, and they didn't make it a rally car.
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JustDavid
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Too cute! /adds to the want list/
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ivantt
Mar 27 2015, 12:34 AM
You couldn't find a more typical uninspiring econo hatchbox than this.
You could, actually...the Chevette. Everyone else, myself included, thinks this one is cute. :)
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It's not just cute, it's kawaii :wub:
Edited by toyotageek, Mar 27 2015, 09:37 PM.
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