This 1990 Subaru Rex Feria shows 44k kilometers (~27k miles) and was imported from Japan three months ago under the 25 year import law. Kei car size and engine displacement were regulated by the Japanese government and offered a number of tax and registration benefits for domestic buyers. The 660cc inline-four is paired to a 5-speed manual transmission, and service within the past month included an oil change, fresh spark plugs, replacement thermostat, a coolant flush, new transmission fluid, and front brake pads. The car also benefits from new tires and is sold with a clean Indiana title.

Maximum length for a Kei car in 1990 was 10.8 feet, width was 4.6 feet, and displacement was limited to 660cc. Originally white, the exterior was repainted its current orange shade by a previous owner in Japan. It is said to have been done fairly well, though the engine bay, interior panels, and trunk bottom remain white and there is overspray on the door rubber and in the door jams. The left tail light has a crack.

A small dent and scratch are present on the passenger-side fender and can be viewed in detail in the gallery. 13×5″ aftermarket wheels are equipped with SSR blue aluminum lugs and wear new Achilles Platinum 155/70 tires installed last month. New wiper blades have also been fitted.

Patterned upholstery presents well with a few small tears noted on the driver’s seat cushion, while the passenger and rear seats show little use. A small dent and tear are also described on the driver’s door pillar. Checkered floor mats protect the black carpeting and minimalist door panels present light wear. Interior locks are missing, and the doors can only be locked and unlocked while outside the car.

An aftermarket wood-wrapped steering wheel and gas pedal are installed. The dash displays no sun damage and houses a period-correct Pioneer Carrozzeria AM/FM/Cassette deck that powers two dash speakers. Interior items are said to function properly and the A/C is stated to blow cold. According to the seller, there is an intermittent ground issue that causes the gauge cluster lights to go out.

This example is from the first year of the 660cc-era Kei cars and was allowed an extra 110cc over years past. The carbureted inline-four was rated at 52 horsepower when new and is said to run well. The 5-speed manual transmission reportedly runs through gears smoothly. Per the seller, the suspension, brakes, exhaust, and engine appear to be original. Servicing performed last month included an oil change, new NGK spark plugs, an OEM Subaru thermostat, coolant and transmission flushes, and replacement OEM Subaru brake pads.

Some corrosion is evident underneath, particularly along the sills. A spare oil filter is included along with a set of 1-1.5″ Zoom lowering springs that are pictured in the gallery. The seller has included a walk-through and cold-start video viewable below.