Resurrecting a Rare 1986 Subaru XT Turbo

🚗The 1986 Subaru XT Turbo is a rare and unique car that many people have never heard of.

🌲The car has been sitting under spruce trees for over a decade, resulting in it being covered in spruce needles and cones.

🔑The keys to the car were locked inside, requiring some creative problem-solving to unlock the door.

💪The car did not start, but we were able to test out some of its features, like the pop-up headlights.

🧽We thoroughly cleaned the car inside and out, removing dirt, cobwebs, and other debris.

How rare is the 1986 Subaru XT Turbo?

—The 1986 Subaru XT Turbo is considered a rare car, with many people never having heard of it before.

What challenges did you face in cleaning the car?

—The car had been sitting under spruce trees for over a decade, so it was covered in spruce needles and cones, as well as dirt, cobwebs, and even evidence of mice.

Did the car start?

—Unfortunately, the car did not start, but we were able to test out some of its features, like the pop-up headlights.

What cleaning methods did you use?

—We used a combination of vacuuming, pressure washing, and chemical cleaning to remove dirt, cobwebs, and stains from the car.

What makes this car unique?

—The 1986 Subaru XT Turbo has unique features, such as an asymmetrical steering wheel and control pods, as well as being one of the most aerodynamic cars sold in North America at the time.

00:00Introduction to the rare 1986 Subaru XT Turbo that has been sitting under spruce trees.

03:36Unlocking the car after the keys were locked inside, using creative problem-solving.

08:13Attempting to start the car, testing out features like the pop-up headlights.

13:00Cleaning the exterior of the car, removing spruce needles, cones, and other debris.

18:40Cleaning the interior of the car, including the seats, carpets, and dashboard.

20:03Using steam and other cleaning methods to remove stains and dirt from the seats.

22:26Continuing to clean the interior of the car and uncovering unique features.

23:01Wrapping up the cleaning process and showcasing the final results.