Subaru XT

The Subaru XT, known as the Alcyone in Japan, arrived in 1985 with a wild, wedge-shaped body that achieved an impressive 0.29 drag coefficient. Its design was a radical departure for Subaru, featuring pop-up headlights, a single windshield wiper, and an aircraft-inspired digital dashboard with an asymmetrical steering wheel. Power came from a 1.8L flat-4, either naturally aspirated or turbocharged, with front-wheel drive or on-demand 4-wheel drive systems available. A later update introduced the XT6, which swapped the turbo-four for a 2.7L flat-6 engine.

Collectors are drawn to the XT's unapologetically '80s aesthetic and its relative obscurity compared to other Japanese sports coupes of the era. It's a car that gets a lot of attention for its unique design, from the joystick-style shifter to the pod-mounted controls. It's not a performance powerhouse, but it offers a distinctive driving experience and a glimpse into a very specific moment of automotive design philosophy.

The market for the Subaru XT is small and thinly traded, with just 5 sales recorded in our data. The low volume means that prices are highly dependent on condition and originality. Top examples, likely well-preserved turbo or XT6 models, can sell for over $17,000, while projects or lesser models trade for under $4,000. Finding a clean, unmodified XT is the biggest challenge for buyers.

Based on 5 recent sales, prices range from $3,750 to $17,500, with an average of $9,130.