The photographic archive

The shape of Subaru.

From small beginnings to wide arches. Each photograph has its own caption, credit and source record. Later display cars and tribute liveries are identified as such.

56 photographs

Portrait of Chikuhei Nakajima, founder of Nakajima Aircraft Company — Portrait of Chikuhei Nakajima, founder of Nakajima Aircraft Company
Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsPublic domain · Full image ↗

Nakajima Aircraft Company head office building, gated entrance — Nakajima Aircraft Company head office building, gated entrance
Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsPublic domain · Full image ↗

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. headquarters, Shinjuku, Tokyo, rooftop "SUBARU" signage and six-star logo visible

Photo: Asanagi, via Wikimedia CommonsCC0 · Full image ↗

1958 Subaru 360 (Model K111), light grey/silver, front 3/4, Toyota Automobile Museum — 1958 Subaru 360 (Model K111), light grey/silver, front 3/4, Toyota Automobile Museum
Photo: Ghostofakina, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

Engine bay, uploader-titled "Subaru EJ20 Engine" — Engine bay, uploader-titled "Subaru EJ20 Engine"
Photo: Iamjosemom, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0 · Full image ↗

EyeSight twin stereo-camera unit above the rearview mirror, interior, 2014 Subaru Legacy — EyeSight twin stereo-camera unit above the rearview mirror, interior, 2014 Subaru Legacy
Photo: Regashee, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0 · Full image ↗

Engine bay of a 2004 Subaru WRX STI, red STi-branded intercooler, turbocharged boxer — Engine bay of a 2004 Subaru WRX STI, red STi-branded intercooler, turbocharged boxer
Photo: Freonr2, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.5 · Full image ↗

Portrait of Malcolm Bricklin (co-founder, Subaru of America; later Bricklin SV-1, Yugo/Global Motors, Visionary Vehicles), older, dark business suit, Manhattan balcony — Portrait of Malcolm Bricklin (co-founder, Subaru of America; later Bricklin SV-1, Yugo/Global Motors, Visionary Vehicles), older, dark business suit, Manhattan balcony
Photo: Autobuff, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 3.0 · Full image ↗

Portrait of Shinroku Momose (lead engineer, Subaru 360/Sambar/1000; later credited with the boxer-engine design criteria), Imperial Japanese Navy dress uniform, black-and-white ID-style photo — Portrait of Shinroku Momose (lead engineer, Subaru 360/Sambar/1000; later credited with the boxer-engine design criteria), Imperial Japanese Navy dress uniform, black-and-white ID-style photo
Public domain; credit "Momose family, via Wikimedia Commons, sourced to ボクらのスバル (Geibun-sha, 2004, ISBN 4-87465-736-2)"Public domain (pre-1947 Japanese photograph, expired under Japan's 1899 Copyright Act; also public domain in the US per the Uruguay Round Agreements Act rule) · Full image ↗

Subaru "Young SS" (1968 sportier 360 variant), cream, museum display (Motorcar Museum of Japan) — Subaru "Young SS" (1968 sportier 360 variant), cream, museum display (Motorcar Museum of Japan)
Photo: MikaPr65, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

First-generation Subaru Pleo (1998-2010), silver, front 3/4, JDM lot — First-generation Subaru Pleo (1998-2010), silver, front 3/4, JDM lot
Photo: Tennen-Gas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0 · Full image ↗

1993 Subaru Vivio RX-R, red, front 3/4, supercharged/DOHC trim — 1993 Subaru Vivio RX-R, red, front 3/4, supercharged/DOHC trim
Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0 · Full image ↗

Subaru R-2 (standard trim), white, front 3/4, rain, Japanese classic-car event — Subaru R-2 (standard trim), white, front 3/4, rain, Japanese classic-car event
Via Wikimedia Commons (CC0)CC0 · Full image ↗

Subaru R-2 SS (sportier quad-headlight trim), red, museum display alongside other kei cars — Subaru R-2 SS (sportier quad-headlight trim), red, museum display alongside other kei cars
Photo: MikaPr65, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

1972-style Subaru Leone 4WD Estate Van, green, front 3/4, "LEONE 4WD" badge/placard visible, Japanese display event — 1972-style Subaru Leone 4WD Estate Van, green, front 3/4, "LEONE 4WD" badge/placard visible, Japanese display event
Via Wikimedia Commons (CC0)CC0 · Full image ↗

1989 Subaru Loyale 4WD Turbo wagon, grey, side profile, Monument Valley

Photo: Bill Golladay, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

1987 Subaru XT 1.8 Turbo, dark grey/black, rear 3/4, Finland roadside — 1987 Subaru XT 1.8 Turbo, dark grey/black, rear 3/4, Finland roadside
Photo: Dogs.barking.duster.rolling, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

2003 Subaru Baja, maroon/silver two-tone, front 3/4, US parking lot — 2003 Subaru Baja, maroon/silver two-tone, front 3/4, US parking lot
Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, black, front 3/4, original "shark nose" grille, UK street — 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, black, front 3/4, original "shark nose" grille, UK street
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

2008+ Subaru Tribeca, white, front 3/4, facelifted/toned-down nose, US parking lot — 2008+ Subaru Tribeca, white, front 3/4, facelifted/toned-down nose, US parking lot
Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsPublic domain (self-released) · Full image ↗

2019 Subaru Ascent, champagne/gold, front 3/4, US street parking — 2019 Subaru Ascent, champagne/gold, front 3/4, US street parking
Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

Subaru Ascent FA24F turbocharged boxer engine bay (intercooler, ancillary components), used vehicle — Subaru Ascent FA24F turbocharged boxer engine bay (intercooler, ancillary components), used vehicle
Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0 · Full image ↗

Subaru Legacy RS-RA, white, JDM, "Handcrafted tuning by STI" decal — STI's first-ever prepared production vehicle — Subaru Legacy RS-RA, white, JDM, "Handcrafted tuning by STI" decal — STI's first-ever prepared production vehicle
Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (originally Japanese Wikipedia)Public domain · Full image ↗

Subaru Outback wagon (BH, 2nd-gen Outback), white/gold two-tone, front 3/4 — Subaru Outback wagon (BH, 2nd-gen Outback), white/gold two-tone, front 3/4
Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsPublic domain (self-released) · Full image ↗

Subaru Outback 2.5XT Limited (BP, third-gen Outback/fourth-gen Legacy platform), Quartz Silver, front-left 3/4, roof rails and hood scoop — Subaru Outback 2.5XT Limited (BP, third-gen Outback/fourth-gen Legacy platform), Quartz Silver, front-left 3/4, roof rails and hood scoop
Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

Interior/dashboard of a Subaru Outback XT (BP), steering wheel, illuminated gauge cluster, gated automatic shifter, moonroof — Interior/dashboard of a Subaru Outback XT (BP), steering wheel, illuminated gauge cluster, gated automatic shifter, moonroof
Photo: docmonstereyes, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0 · Full image ↗

Center console detail of the same Outback XT (BP): climate controls, 6-CD changer head unit — Center console detail of the same Outback XT (BP): climate controls, 6-CD changer head unit
Photo: docmonstereyes, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0 · Full image ↗

Subaru Legacy Spec.B (BL5, fourth generation), dark grey, front 3/4, Maryland, US — Subaru Legacy Spec.B (BL5, fourth generation), dark grey, front 3/4, Maryland, US
Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsPublic domain (self-released) · Full image ↗

Subaru Legacy sedan (BM, fifth generation), maroon, front 3/4 in traffic, Washington DC metro area — Subaru Legacy sedan (BM, fifth generation), maroon, front 3/4 in traffic, Washington DC metro area
Photo: OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0 · Full image ↗

2021 Subaru Legacy sedan, Ice Silver Metallic, front 3/4, residential street — 2021 Subaru Legacy sedan, Ice Silver Metallic, front 3/4, residential street
Photo: Cutlass, via Wikimedia CommonsCC0 · Full image ↗

1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi, Sonic Blue Mica, gold BBS wheels, "London Concours" show — 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi, Sonic Blue Mica, gold BBS wheels, "London Concours" show
Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

Dark Subaru Impreza 2.5RS, US-spec, mid-corner at an autocross event — Dark Subaru Impreza 2.5RS, US-spec, mid-corner at an autocross event
Photo: Pudpuduk, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (originally Flickr)CC BY-SA 2.0 · Full image ↗

Silver Subaru Impreza WRX STI (GR-generation, 3-door hatchback), "STI Tire Department" decal, Hong Kong street — Silver Subaru Impreza WRX STI (GR-generation, 3-door hatchback), "STI Tire Department" decal, Hong Kong street
Photo: Corsadent56709, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

Subaru Impreza WRX wagon (GG, second-generation Impreza chassis), silver, blobeye-era front fascia, front 3/4, Washington DC metro area — Subaru Impreza WRX wagon (GG, second-generation Impreza chassis), silver, blobeye-era front fascia, front 3/4, Washington DC metro area
Photo: OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0 · Full image ↗

Subaru Impreza WRX STI sedan (GD/GDB, hawkeye facelift), black, front 3/4, red "STI" badges, Virginia — Subaru Impreza WRX STI sedan (GD/GDB, hawkeye facelift), black, front 3/4, red "STI" badges, Virginia
Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsPublic domain (self-released) · Full image ↗

Subaru WRX STI (VA, standalone-WRX-era chassis), dark blue, large rear wing, aerial 3/4, Washington DC metro area — Subaru WRX STI (VA, standalone-WRX-era chassis), dark blue, large rear wing, aerial 3/4, Washington DC metro area
Photo: OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0 · Full image ↗

Fourth-generation Forester (SJ) XT, white, RHD, front 3/4 — turbocharged FA20F XT trim — Fourth-generation Forester (SJ) XT, white, RHD, front 3/4 — turbocharged FA20F XT trim
Via Wikimedia Commons (CC0)CC0 · Full image ↗

Sixth-generation Forester (SL) e-BOXER hybrid, silver/champagne, front 3/4, German dealership — Sixth-generation Forester (SL) e-BOXER hybrid, silver/champagne, front 3/4, German dealership
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

2025 Subaru Forester Sport (SL generation) interior, US-spec, auto-show "PROTOTYPE VEHICLE" placard visible — 2025 Subaru Forester Sport (SL generation) interior, US-spec, auto-show "PROTOTYPE VEHICLE" placard visible
Photo: Charles, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0 · Full image ↗

Third-generation Crosstrek (GU) — first generation to use "Crosstrek" globally, including former "XV" markets — black, dealer demo, "Der neue Subaru Crosstrek" signage — Third-generation Crosstrek (GU) — first generation to use "Crosstrek" globally, including former "XV" markets — black, dealer demo, "Der neue Subaru Crosstrek" signage
Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

First-generation Subaru BRZ (ZC6/ZN6), blue, front 3/4 — First-generation Subaru BRZ (ZC6/ZN6), blue, front 3/4
Photo: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

Second-generation BRZ (ZD8), silver, front 3/4, German used-car dealer lot — Second-generation BRZ (ZD8), silver, front 3/4, German used-car dealer lot
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

Subaru Solterra, dark, front 3/4, auto-show cutaway display, hood open showing EV powertrain — Subaru Solterra, dark, front 3/4, auto-show cutaway display, hood open showing EV powertrain
Photo: UltraTech66, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

1981 Subaru 600 (Rex export rebadge), white, front 3/4, Chilean street, "4X4" decal — 1981 Subaru 600 (Rex export rebadge), white, front 3/4, Chilean street, "4X4" decal
Photo: order_242, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0 · Full image ↗

1986 Subaru Rex, grey, front 3/4, Japan (JDM) — 1986 Subaru Rex, grey, front 3/4, Japan (JDM)
Photo: Kuha455405, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0 · Full image ↗

JDM Subaru Alcyone SVX "Version E" (E-CXW), purple, front 3/4, Japan car park — JDM Subaru Alcyone SVX "Version E" (E-CXW), purple, front 3/4, Japan car park
Via Wikimedia Commons (CC0)CC0 · Full image ↗

2024 Subaru Impreza Base (sixth-generation, GU chassis), Magnetite Gray Metallic, front-left 3/4 — 2024 Subaru Impreza Base (sixth-generation, GU chassis), Magnetite Gray Metallic, front-left 3/4
Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

2022 Subaru WRX (current/second-generation, VB chassis, non-STI base trim), silver, front-left 3/4 — 2022 Subaru WRX (current/second-generation, VB chassis, non-STI base trim), silver, front-left 3/4
Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0 · Full image ↗

Burns/Reid #3 Subaru Impreza WRC, Safari Rally Kenya livery, hillclimb action — Burns/Reid #3 Subaru Impreza WRC, Safari Rally Kenya livery, hillclimb action
Photo: Brian Snelson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0 · Full image ↗

Burns/Reid #3 Subaru Impreza WRC, Safari Rally Kenya livery, side-profile hillclimb action

Photo: Supermac1961, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0 · Full image ↗

Colin McRae's former Subaru Legacy RS, Rothmans livery, hillclimb action at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2008 — Colin McRae's former Subaru Legacy RS, Rothmans livery, hillclimb action at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2008
Photo: estoril, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0 · Full image ↗

Later Subaru Levorg VN STI Sport wagon, front three-quarter; exact EX/R grade not resolved — Later Subaru Levorg VN STI Sport wagon, front three-quarter; exact EX/R grade not resolved
Photo: TTTNIS, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0 · Full image ↗

Later Exiga 2.5i-S, rear three-quarter; not a 2008 launch trim — Later Exiga 2.5i-S, rear three-quarter; not a 2008 launch trim
Photo: TTTNIS, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0 · Full image ↗

Early Sambar Light Van in a museum, between other historic small cars — Early Sambar Light Van in a museum, between other historic small cars
Photo: 先従隗始, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0 · Full image ↗

Red Subaru R1 R, front three-quarter; build year not authenticated — Red Subaru R1 R, front three-quarter; build year not authenticated
Photo: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0 · Full image ↗

1966 Subaru 1000 Deluxe displayed at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show, front three-quarter view — 1966 Subaru 1000 Deluxe displayed at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show, front three-quarter view
Commons uploader Mytho88 (photographer attribution is marked assumed by Commons), CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.5 · Full image ↗