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Subaru 360

1958 – 1971 · Japan

The Subaru 360, a rear-engined, two-door city car, was produced by Subaru from 1958 to 1971 and marked the company's first foray into mass-produced automobiles. With a total production reaching 392,000 units during its 12-year run, the car quickly gained popularity on the streets. Characterized by its small size and lightweight construction, the Subaru 360 weighed just 1,000 lbs and featured unique elements such as a monocoque structure, swing axle rear suspension, a fiberglass roof panel, and rear-hinged doors. These design features catered to the Japanese government's regulations for light vehicles, known as Kei cars, and the concept of a larger "national car" to motorize the