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1996 Subaru Sambar Fire Truck, KV3

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$13,260CA$18,734£10,030A$18,902€11,651¥2,104,184

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Treat this as two groups. Required items protect you from payment loss and fraud — if a seller resists any of them, walk away. Ideal items help you assess the car's condition; when one is missing, factor it into your risk and your offer rather than treating it as automatic fraud.

Requiredfraud and payment-loss prevention

  • Confirm title status. Clean, salvage, rebuilt, or no title — and the title's jurisdiction — should be clear before you wire.
  • Confirm the car is importable to your location. That's your homework, not the seller's; if the import path is unclear, step back and verify before paying.
  • Read the bill of sale before you wire. "As-is" with no warranty is normal; anything that removes inspection or payment protections is a red flag.
  • Use a third-party escrow service; never wire to a personal account. For dealer sales, a wire to the business account named on the invoice is normal; for private-party sales, use escrow.

Idealvehicle-condition diligence; factor missing items into risk and price

  • Ask for the export certificate. If the car was exported from Japan recently, the deregistration document can help confirm provenance and timing.If unavailable: certificates for older imports are often filed away, so absence is a risk signal, not automatic fraud.
  • Ask for underbody, engine bay, and rear-quarter photos. Those areas reveal rust and repair work that hero shots can hide.If unavailable: the car may still be in transit or storage; review existing media and ask for fresh shots once it's accessible.
  • Consider a third-party pre-purchase inspection (PPI). A specialist inspection can catch issues that change the price.If unavailable: a PPI is often not feasible while the car is still overseas, so price the added uncertainty instead of treating it as proof of fraud.

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AI Summary

  • Runs and drives as a low-mile example should
  • Grey interior
  • Ultra low mileage
  • Previous use: Japanese municipal or volunteer fire unit

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Listing ID
JDM-X7N-NH55
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VIN
Available on request
Frame / serial
KS4295468
Currently in
Auburn, Washington, United States

Specifications

Vehicle details

Chassis
KV3
Mileage
4,701 km2,900 mi
Transmission
manual
Year
1996
Make
Subaru
Model
Sambar
Variant
Fire Truck
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Description

For Sale: 1996 Subaru Sambar Fire Truck 4WD JDM Import – Right Hand Drive – Ultra Low Mileage Rare Kei Fire Truck! Truly rare find! This 1996 Subaru Sambar Fire Truck is a genuine Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) import – a purpose-built kei fire truck with 4WD and the rare differential lock option. With only 2,921 miles (4,701 km), right-hand drive, 5-speed manual with Extra Low (EL) gear, red fire-truck exterior, and grey interior, this micro truck is an exceptionally low-mileage collector and utility piece. Lights and PA system work. Key Specifications: • Year: 1996 • Model: Subaru Sambar…
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Fire Truck (Japanese market import) • Mileage: 2,921 miles / 4,701 km (incredibly low) • Engine: 660cc EN07C 4-cylinder • Transmission: 5-Speed Manual with Extra Low (EL) gear • Drivetrain: 4WD with rare Diff Lock • Color: Red exterior / Grey interior • Equipment: Working lights and working PA system • VIN: KS4295468 Maintenance & Condition: Well-preserved JDM import with extremely low mileage that reflects light, careful use. Runs and drives as a low-mile example should. Fire equipment is functional — the emergency lights work and the PA system works. Unique Features of the 1996 Subaru Sambar Fire Truck Model: • Rare Japanese kei fire truck body and equipment layout – a distinctive JDM specialty vehicle • Working emergency lights and working PA system • 4WD with rare differential lock for extra traction when it matters most • 5-speed manual with Extra Low (EL) gear – a crawler ratio ideal for steep grades, slow work, or precise low-speed control • Rear-engine Subaru Sambar chassis with compact cabover packaging and a tiny footprint • Classic red fire-truck appearance with grey interior Interesting Facts About This Model: • The Subaru Sambar is often called the “Porsche of kei trucks” because of its rear-engine layout and unique driving character compared with other micro trucks. • Subaru used the EN07 four-cylinder engine family in these models – unusual in the kei class, where most rivals used three-cylinder engines. • Extra Low (EL) gear plus 4WD and a diff lock make this one of the most capable Sambar configurations for hills, rough ground, and slow work. • Japanese municipalities and volunteer fire units used compact Sambar fire trucks to reach narrow streets and tight rural roads that full-size apparatus could not. This Subaru Sambar Fire Truck for sale is perfect as a unique collector piece, parade or display vehicle, farm/utility truck, or one-of-a-kind JDM conversation starter. With under 3,000 miles, working lights and PA, 4WD, rare diff lock, and EL gear, it is an exceptional example! Located in the Auburn, Washington area. Test drives by appointment for serious buyers only (right-hand drive is fully legal in Washington and all other US States). Cash, cashier’s check, or verified payment preferred. Message for questions, additional photos, or to arrange a viewing. This ultra-low-mile JDM Sambar Fire Truck is a true unicorn – it will not last long! About Us We specialize in importing high-QUALITY and FAIR-priced vehicles directly from Japan, carefully selecting the cleanest, most desirable examples for our customers. Please Note The listed price does not include taxes, registration, licensing, or the negotiable document fee. VIN (for WA State Compliance): KS4295468

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