This Subaru Maia is a particularly rare and characterful classic Japanese city car, which is offered for sale by its third owner from new. Under the rear engine lid sits a naturally aspirated 356cc air-cooled two-stroke flat-two, delivering around 11.5kW to the rear wheels via a three-speed manual transmission. This example is understood to be an original Australian-market example, which has been with the seller and reportedly its third owner for one year. This Maia is understood to be one of just 35 sedan variants imported from new to Australia. The odometer indicates 15,915 Kms, though the seller understands the true mileage to be around 159,160 Kms. Build year: 1961 As with all Australian-imported Maia models, this example is finished in a charming shade of light blue with a white roof, over a white and red vinyl-trimmed interior, featuring a body-coloured dashboard, and grey flooring and door card inserts. It rides on a set of 10-inch body-coloured steel wheels with silver hub caps, fitted with mixed tyres. Equipment includes reversed-hinged doors, a two-spoke steering wheel, sliding windows, push-out front and rear quarter light windows, and a Denso speedometer. The car comes with a spare wheel, a jack, a Subaru-branded tool roll, original instruction and workshop manuals, and an original brochure. One ignition key is included in the sale. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. This Maia’s most recent maintenance was carried out in 2024 at 159,152 Kms by Bentleigh Garage, which consisted of a major service to make the car roadworthy and registered, totalling approximately A$7,000. This Subaru Maia is an extremely rare and charming classic Japanese city car, offered for sale by its third owner from new. Understood to be one of only 35 sedan examples imported to Australia from new, with an endearing colour scheme, quirky styling, and a distinctive two-stroke two-cylinder engine, it would make a notable addition to any assembly of lesser-seen classics, and a characterful companion for weekend drives, fair-weather cruising, and classic car show visits alike. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number.