a single-range, push-button, four-wheel drive. Second Generation The BRAT was restyled in 1981 and the jump seats were discontinued after the 1985 model year. The BRAT was re-introduced with a rise in popularity of small trucks being sold in the United States, primarily from Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda. Production continued into 1994 but ceased to be imported to North America in 1987. It was also known as the Brumby in Australia and New Zealand and the MV Pickup / Shifter in the UK. Imports to Europe, Australia (from 1978), and New Zealand continued until February 1994. The BRAT was not sold in Japan and was manufactured for export markets. Features Early 80's saw the introduction of a second Gen Targa-Top version. It also had other features, such as: ; a spring-loaded hidden door, for a side step into the cargo bed; and a spare tire mounted under the hood. In Australia there were specialty features : Ag-quip / packages with graphics, Roo bar, sump guard & rear step bar. Wagon wheels were also optional. Manufacture It was an export-only model, never being officially sold in Japan. Due to this, the BRAT became a popular grey import vehicle in Japan. There were several locations that manufactured the vehicle : Subaru never considered marketing the BRAT in their home market, due to a truncating demand of pickup trucks that had been occurring since the late 1970s. The declining demand came as a result of Japanese customers shifting to station wagons at that time. In 1987, exports to North America ceased, but exports to Europe, Australia, Latin America, and New Zealand continued until 1994. Notable owners President Ronald Reagan owned a 1978 BRAT until 1998, which he kept at his ranch near Santa Barbara, California. The vehicle has since been restored and returned to the ranch, which is now owned by the Young America's Foundation. Motorsport There have been several private enterprises that have used the BRAT / Brumby / MV Pickup in Motorsport events : 2014 - Settlement Creek - Brumby desert racer. 2018 - Freddie Flintoff chose a 1985 BRAT during an electric vehicle challenge on Top Gear series 27. Unlike the other vehicles, Flintoff kept the petrol engine in situ, as well as installing a Tesla power-plant. 2020 - 1988 Drag Brumby - Fastest EJ powered vehicle. Appearances in Media Along with its most famous owner, here are some instances