1987 Subaru XT Turbo

If you were to ask me, "Are there any Subaru classics?" I would respond with a resounding, "Yes!" And then I would ramble on and on about the XT.

The 80s were a pivotal time for Japanese automakers. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes of World War II, the Japanese rebounded remarkably and excelled at making cars. But when it came time to infiltrate the American market, they had stiff competition from both Detroit and Europe.

One way to buck both was to offer cars that were well-made (which American cars weren't) and affordable (which German cars weren't). This way, they appealed to consumers best instincts: thrift, value and quality.

Subaru had already made an impression with their compact all-wheel drive sedans and wagons. To take on the compact sport coupe, they introduced the all-new XT in 1985. Like other Subaru, it was a simple, uncomplicated front-wheel layout with the option of all-wheel drive. But unlike Subaru's existing models, it wore a radical wedge-shaped body of laser-straight lines, blackened pillars and hidden headlights, looking like a Syd Mead-designed prop for the set of Blade Runner.

The futuristic vibes continued into the interior with an asymmetrical steering wheel, digital layout and stalks of vital buttons and controls housed in two pods flanking each side of the steering wheel for access within finger-reach.

The only initial complaints about the XT were lack of power, especially in the naturally aspirated 4-cylindr. Fortunately, this is the much more desirable turbocharged 4 mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. It put out just 115 horsepower, but with the stick shift, aerodynamic body and relatively light weight, could easily feel sufficient and nimble.

The seller says this survivor is rust free, and the paint shows just some oxidizing. Mechanically, they say it not only has a rebuilt engine but a suspension transplanted from an '03 WRX! Whoa! Not surpassingly they say it handles amazingly. Always nice to find older cars with sweet sleeper upgrades like this, and the seller isn't passing down the cost of the swap, either.

These are flying totally underneath the elite collector radar, despite Subaru restoring one for their museum recently and Gen-X car fans looking back on them with nostalgia. But to those in the know, these are a best kept secret, blending outrageous styling and fun, economical performance.

Available here on ebay for a $5,000 Buy It Now.

1985 Subaru XT

I love the XT! This was one of the most progressive Japanese cars of the past 30 years. Collectors have taken notice too, especially after Subaru restored one for their museum. Fortunately, they remain  on the low, and can be had for dirt cheap.

It debuted in 1984 as Subaru's bold entry into the increasingly hot entry-level two seater market. The styling continues to mystify me with its sharp angles, lines, creases, and wedge shape that tapers both horizontally and vertically, like some sort of retro future escape pod from a larger pyramidal spaceship.

It was one of those weird times when limited technology resulted in features like pop-up headlights that actually enhanced a vehicles overall design, as it does rather bizarrely but nonetheless successfully with the XT. The front bumper mold below the lights transitions into a belt line that wraps all the way around the car and then segues into the thin taillights strip. It's consistent, harmonious, striking and uniform.

The quirk factor is pushed off the charts with an archaic luggage rack mounted to the trunk lid, really emphasizing the mod-primordial aura about the whole thing.

Inside is equally intriguing. Supposedly Subaru was inspired by jet fighter cockpits. They wouldn't be the first automaker, but it resulted in an asymmetrical steering wheel, instrument cluster that adjusted with the steering wheel, stalk-pods that housed vital switches and buttons, and a joystick-like shifter that looks straight out of Top Gun arcade console. The blue cloth is a classic contrast with white exterior paint and has held up well.

Early XT were slightly underpowered, with either a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder or turbocharged version. Even with the turbo it put out a paltry 112 horsepower. You can bet both were good on gas, though. This is one such version, and it also lacks Subaru's trademark all-wheel drive.

A 6-cylinder XT6 came along in 1988 and rectified most issues. Then, it was superseded by the SVX, which, while perhaps equally stylish, was larger, heavier and altogether different.

Given the polarizing looks and relatively fun to drive nature, most of these were trashed and then sold for scrap at the local metal yard. Although this is a base model, it's in clean and good condition enough to look at. There really wasn't and still isn't anything else quite like it.

Available here on ebay.

Lost Wedge: 1987 Subaru XT Turbo

The XT is an up and coming classic. This is a car that was boldly designed, came with an intriguing array of engines and drivetrains and is unlike anything Subaru has offered since.

Perhaps the most striking feature is the styling, some sort of mod-primordial sculpture that looks like a leftover set prop from Blade Runner. With hidden headlights, blacked out pillars and a thin taillight strip it meant business, though. It also belied an extremely low drag coefficient of .29, resulting in good gas mileage and low wind noise. I really can't imagine what kind of person bought these new but they might have been funky, outside-the-box thinkers.

The mechanicals were just as intriguing, ranging from naturally aspirated and FWD to turbo and all-wheel drive. This survivor is half way between, with FWD but a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that produced 15 horsepower.

Inside, drivers became more like pilots. The dashboard was inspired by fighter jets with a bizarre asymmetrical steering wheel, pods of buttons, and instrumental cluster that moved with the wheel when it tilted and telescoped.

The seller says the odometer is accurate, but they bought the car from a Subaru specialist who freshened the engine and put in a new transmission. They say it runs and drives fine, a/c blows cold and power windows work.

These cars are endangered. Few were sold and even fewer remain due. It's beyond time we rescue these and start giving them proper recognition as a classic Japanese car.

Available here on ebay.

2002 Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon

The Impreza is the gem in Subaru's lineup. It's smaller and lighter than the Legacy but it benefits from the same all-wheel drive system. It also looks cooler. Imagine all the good things you liked about a Honda Civic in addition to all the things you wished the Civic had and you end up with the Impreza. Efficiency, space, traction, power, reliability.

The first generation arrived in 1993. This is a second generation model. They were longer but also wider for even better handling and road control. The styling was pretty much more the same, smooth corners, big lights. Bland and unartful but functional and inoffensive. The wagon looked the best and made the most sense, too.

The real beauty to the Impreza is the action going on underneath the skin. First there's Subaru's patented all-wheel drive system. While makes like Suzuki, Isuzu and Mitsubishi have fallen to the wayside from failure to distinguish themselves from other Japanese brands, Subaru leaped right ahead of the pack with their all-wheel system in the 80s at a time when the only other automakers who were offering that were Mercedes-Benz and Audi for a huge premium. Subaru's cars were affordable. If you live anywhere where there is rain or snow (which is probably 90% of continental US in the winter season), you'll appreciate all-wheel drive.

The second This WRX trim includes a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out around a very impressive 227 horsepower in stock form.  The seller says hey have additionally boosted it to 287 horsepower. Being used to pretty slow Japanese four bangers all my life I can't imagine how this puppy accelerates.

Perhaps the only downside to the Impreza are some of their owners, who often thrash, hack and modify their cars until they become unrecognizable. To their defense, the Imprezas are easily modifiable and once performance fever hits it's hard to break. Fortunately, this car has had just one prior elderly owner and the current owner seems to have done a rather commendable job of updating and enhancing the car subtly and tastefully which is detailed in a long list. They say they regret selling but are doing so because of their personal life.

Cosmetically, they mention a couple scratches, rock chips and fogged headlights. Mechanically, they say they the suspension is set up just right, steering has been aligned and they have maintenance records to prove overall care.

The Impreza has more or less continued to this day, but gotten fancier and more expensive. This is a pretty nice car that has obviously been cared for in addition to receiving some nice upgrades. At 139 miles, it's been around but definitely has a lot of fun life ahead.

Available here on ebay with reserve bidding starting at $8k and a $10k Buy It Now.

1989 Subaru XT

I love the Subaru XT. These were forgotten for years until just recently when Subaru themselves restored an XT for their museum that caught a bit of attention. Subaru also doesn't currently offer anything similar to it.

The XT was sold from 1985-1991. It featured either front or four-wheel drive, four or six cylinders, and was either normally aspirated or turbocharged.

Perhaps the coolest aspect is the avant garde styling. At first glance it looks like a 1980s vision of the future, perpetually auditioning for a background shot in Blade Runner or Total Recall. But a careful examination reveals the design to unusually thoughtful. The wedge shape provides for a .29 drag coefficient, and the large greenhouse glass and blackened pillars give it superior visibility in and out, while also looking super stealthy. The thin taillight strip no doubt inspired the Alfa 164. The whole thing is almost primordial, progressive but ancient feeling, like some kind of aborted project or lost code, and reminds me of the Apex building in Pawtucket, RI, like it should be the structure's emergency shuttle craft or something.

Inside, the futuristic theme continues with an asymmetrical steering wheel, joystick-like gearshift and tightly spaced and intense instrument cluster. This one has obviously been cared for with a windshield block to prevent the sun from cracking the dash and covers to protect the cloth seats.

Not many were sold and most were thrashed during ownership so even less have survived. The seller of this example doesn't give the milage but says it was well maintained, and it looks ok in the photos.

If Subaru is restoring these, we're not far off from the days when individuals start doing so too. These are interestingly styled and fun to drive. This is just the front-wheel drive version, but the turbocharged four cylinder examples with four-wheel drive are first in line to become modern collector classics. Snatch these up before they all get scrapped.

Available here on craigslist for $2,200.

1988 Subaru Loyale RX Turbo AWD

If I asked you how much a car with four doors, all-wheel drive and a turbocharged engine would cost, what would you say? $40k? $50k? $60k? Probably some fancy Audi, right? Wrong! It's a $4,500 1988 Subaru.

Back in the 80s, Japanese manufacturers were eager to attract new buyers with all sorts of cutting edge technology and drivetrain combinations. Isuzu was bold back then. They made compact cars with all sorts of unique goodies. One example was this Loyale RX.

The Loyale was known as the Leone around the world and lasted from 1984-1994. In the US it was known as the DL and Loyale. These were normally quite sedate front-wheel drive four banger cars. But the "RX" trim took things to a whole new level with Subaru's patented all-wheel drive system, a turbocharged engine and a manual transmission. Suddenly, the small size and relatively light weight transformed the car into this sporty, grippy all-weather people carrying machine.

The styling giddily hints at the specialness of this thing with the all-white look popular in that era, front and rear spoiler, ground effects, red accents and "TURBO" text cooly placed on the trunk.

Everything looks amazingly well-preserved too, including the interior and dashboard. The seats are half-vinyl, half-cloth. The instrument cluster is simple, no-nonsense and driver-oriented. Also cool is the full time 4wd display in between gauges in the instrument cluster.

The seller is well-known in internet circles for their low-mileage "new" classic cars that they somehow acquire. I admit, they've got an eye for it. And while they sometimes price the cars ridiculously high, they want just $4,500 for this one. Granted, the milage is at 186k, but at that price you don't feel too bad if something goes wrong. Which if the cosmetic condition is any indicator of the mechanicals, is unlikely. Parts should be plentiful and cheap and repairs easy, anyways.

This was a high watermark for Subaru and cars in general. They offered a lot with clean styling and compact dimensions.

Available here on ebay.

Hibernating 1985 Subaru XT AWD Turbo

The XT is a hot up and coming classic. Low production numbers, two-doors, all-wheel drive, turbocharging and styling that can only be described as nothing less than avant garde. This particular example is in common shape of for an up and coming classic: dramatically stashed in the middle of the woods somewhere, just waiting for an new appreciate owner to rescue and rehabilitate it.

Subaru only produced these from 1985-1991, and the turbo models only until 1988, making them even more rare. These had just 112 horsepower, so they didn't win any drag races but they made up for it with the turbo boost and all-wheel traction. The AWD system was part-time and activated by a push-button on top of the shifter. Talk about choices. Feel unsafe? Did it just start raining? Are you anticipating a storm? Could that be black ice ahead? Just press the button and engine power is diverted to the rear wheels too.

These cars look great in light colors that show off the classic 1980s wedge shape. Note the hidden headlights and slim rear taillight strip that give it an undercover, stealthy look and feel. The greenhouse glass is plentiful and the pillars are slim to give occupants superior vision in and out, which was inspired by the feel of a fighter jet cockpit.

The seller of this example says it has low compression and needs turbo work. Cosmetically, it is clearly dilapidated, which faded paint, rust, dings and dents. This will need a full on restoration. Fortunately, the seller says it still runs and they have a clear title.

The grand price of admission into the new classic car club? A mere $400.

Available here on craigslist in Denver, Colorado.

Somebody Buy Me: 1986 Subaru XT Turbo 4WD

The XT is hurdling towards new classic status, so now is the time to grab these while there are still good cheap ones left.

These were only sold from 1985-1991. The styling is befitting of the set of Blade Runner or Total Recall. Subaru designed the greenhouse inside and out to resemble the cockpit of a fighter jet. The XT has as much glass as possible supported by blacked out pillars. The front has hidden headlights. Grooves run along the side of the car that form the taillight taillight strip. The whole thing is sleek and stealthy, especially when painted black like this example.

Of all the XT trim to appreciate in value, the 85-87 Turbo 4WD models like this one stand the best chance. These were produced very briefly and feature a 1781cc turbocharged H4 engine producing 112 horsepower with multi-port fuel injection and two single overhead camshafts. The four-wheel drive system was part-time and activated with a push of a button on the dashboard. When coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission, these were fun and grippy cars.

The seller is a dealer and has only provided two photos and no details, so I can't give you much more. But the car looks clean and and the tires slick with Armor-All. They do list the mileage as just 110,343, so this puppy seems to have been modestly driven over the years, which is more good than bad. Find out if any maintenance records are available, and check for rust. Other than that, it deserves a caring owner who knows what they have and can maintain and preserve it further.

Available here on carsforsale for just $3,999. Me want!

1990 Subaru XT

If you haven't noticed already, I love the Subaru XT. These were forgotten for years until just recently when Subaru themselves restored an XT for their museum that caught a bit of attention. Subaru also doesn't currently offer anything similar to it.

The XT was sold from 1985-1991. It featured either front or four-wheel drive, four or six cylinders, and was either normally aspirated or turbocharged.

Perhaps the coolest aspect is the avant garde styling. Sure, at first glance it looks like a 1980s vision of the future, perpetually auditioning for a background shot in Blade Runner or Total Recall. But a careful examination reveals the design to deceptively thoughtful. The wedge shape provides for a .29 drag coefficient, and the large greenhouse glass and blackened pillars give it superior visibility in and out, while looking super stealthy. The thin taillight strip no doubt inspired the Alfa 164. The whole thing is almost primordial, progressive but ancient feeling, like some kind of aborted project or lost code, and reminds me of the Apex building in Pawtucket, RI, like it should be the structure's emergency shuttle craft or something.

Inside, the futuristic theme continues with an asymmetrical steering wheel, joystick-like gearshift and tightly spaced and intense instrument cluster.

Not many were sold and most were thrashed during ownership so even less have survived. The seller of this example says the odometer reads 119,997 miles, but a complete engine rebuild was done at 101k. They say nothing is wrong with it and they are just selling because of excess vehicles. Cosmetically, they say it has normal wear, dings, and scratches but nothing major. They say the interior is even better.

If Subaru is restoring these, we're not far off from the days when individuals start doing so too. These are interestingly styled and fun to drive. This is just the front-wheel drive version, but the turbocharged four cylinder examples with four-wheel drive are first in line to become modern collector classics. Snatch these up before they all get scrapped.

Available here on craigslist in Seattle, Washington for $2,300.

RHD Conversion 1995 Subaru Impreza STI Turbo

This is the first generation Impreza, launched in 1992. It set the bar for compact economy cars, but with typical Subaru twists. These were definitely a step above the Honda Civic and Ford Escort.

The Impreza was offered in either front-wheel or all-wheel drive layouts. The AWD version was the one you wanted, though.

Styling is classic 1990s Japanese. Gone are the hard edges and layers of detail on their 1980s designs, and in are smooth edges, bubbly corners, flat planes and round lines. In basic trim they were very generic looking, but in higher trim with some larger wheels and bottom skirts, they started to look a little more edgy.

North America never received the coveted high-performance WRX version of the first-generation Impreza. In 1994, the STI (Subaru Tecnica International) version was launched in Japan only, improving on the WRX. The turbocharged engines, transmissions and suspensions were specially tuned. These were very successful as rally cars and street racers.

This is not an authentic STI from Japan as a decode reveals (VIN# JF1GC2359SG516379). The seller has instead done an incredible conversion to right-hand drive and STI specifications. Although at first counter-intuitive, the effort involved and apparent success is impressive. The seller says they did a complete conversion with all JDM wiring and computer work. No cost is mentioned, but it couldn't have been cheap.

Under the hood is an engine swap to an STI-correct Version 4 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine powering all four wheels and mated to a close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission. The seller says the odometer reads 63k, but the swap equipment have 61k on it.

Cosmetically, the car is missing side molding and has a bunch of scrapes.

But if you want something fast, grippy and unique, few other cars will fit the bill as this does.

Available here on ebay in Chandler, Arizona for a Buy-It-Now of $9,800 and the Make Offer option.

Late Giugiaro: 1996 Subaru SVX LSi AWD

The Subaru SVX was one of legendary designer Giugiaro's last major designs for a mainstream auto manufacturer.

SVX stood for "Subaru Vehicle X" and was based off of Giugiaro's concept that debuted at the 1989 Tokyo Auto Show. The concept was a hit and sent to production available in North America in July 1991 as a 1992 model. It replaced the 1985-1991 XT.

While the XT was an exercise in 1980s design themes of pyramidal edges, angles and cuts, the SVX attempted to set a new tone for styling of the 1990s. Giugiaro had been best known for his angular wedge shapes like the 1975 Lotus Esprit, but he always had an eye for simply good design, and towards the end of the 1980s he began to adopt more aerodynamically friendly curves and smooth, minimalist body panels.

The SVX is marked by simple shapes, rounded off corners and as little detail and extraneous flair as possible. The front features a futuristic slim single-peice wrap-around headlight cluster that dips in the center for engine air intake. This theme is mimicked in the rear with a single taillights strip, reminiscent of the Alfa Romeo 164. The hood cowl melds into the side mirrors. All pillars are covered by door seams and glass for an aircraft inspired look and feel. Only the lower portion of the side windows roll down for a low drag coefficient of C_d=0.29. The rear melts neatly into a layered spoiler and hatchback deck.

Most of these are seen in black, white or dark green but this example looks more exotic in red with aftermarket gold-lined cross-spoke wheels that work somehow. I dig the vibes it's giving.

Inside, occupants are treated to an equally performance-oriented interior of soft curves, flowing side door design, and light-colored plastics. I could do without the wood trim, however.

Just one engine was offered, a 3.3-liter 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that provided more power than the outgoing turbocharged 4-cylinder of the XT. A very healthy 231 horsepower was sent to all four wheels for superior traction in all types of inclement weather. All SVX came with automatic transmissions.

Despite its svelte body, decent power and AWD layout, the SVX could be considered a failure. It was much more expensive than any other Subaru at the time with asking prices of over $30k, so the public was hesitant to spend top dollar on them. Just 14,257 were sold here until 1996. Only an additional 10,000 were sold worldwide. Subaru lost $75 million on the SVX. It didn't help Japan was going through the start of an awful economic slowdown that would remain for the rest of the 1990s (and one they really haven't recovered from since).

Despite the lack of a more sporty manual transmission, I think these are awesome. It looks great, handles well in bad weather, and Subaru currently offers nothing else like it. At the very least, it is a classic Japanese car of the 1990s.

This example has only 97,396 miles on it. The seller states it runs and drives great, and the leather has no rips or tears.

Available here on ebay in Mount Olive, New Jersey with bidding at $1,025.

Pleasant Pleiades: 83k-mile 1985 Subaru GL 4WD Turbo

It's just not everyday you come across a 27-year old Subaru GL in this kind of condition.

Subaru in the 1980s were a really cool car company. This was before they became the dull L.L. Bean-mobiles of today. It was when they still placed an emphasis on all-wheel drive, but their cars were economical, compact, and relatively lightweight.

They were also styled somewhat provocatively with hard, crisp angles and edges. Their XT coupe is a new classic of modern auto design, and it featured a lot of technology that was ahead of its time.

The GL was close behind.

Japanese manufacturers had finally emerged from the shadow of European design and came into their own. The fuel crises of the 1970s combined with form over function design principles forced the Japanese to create highly utilitarian products intended for maximum usage while also being aesthetically pleasing. Although even the best Japanese designs were usually inspired by something from Germany or Italy, it was their entry-level economy cars of the 80s (something that the Germans and Italians hadn't quite mastered, at least for the U.S. market) that defined Japanese design as clean, simple, and uplifting. They were family-friendly but still sporty looking. They were distinctive without being decorative. They just fit on modern American roads.

Subaru used the GL nameplate for several generations of vehicles. This is the first year of an all-new body that lasted until 1994.

The seller is a dealer who have done a phenomenal job photographing the car with a ton of high-res photos and offering documentation and proof of the low mileage and careful ownership that car has. They state the odometer reads only an utterly remarkable 83,520 original miles, and the car has spent its whole life in California, before coming to Nevada where it is now.

Perhaps even more impressive is the condition. The deep "Crest Brown" metallic paint looks new. The vehicle has no rust. The interior is nothing less than immaculate. The owner wisely realized the dry and sunny west coast climate usually cracks plastic dashboards so they placed a nicely fitting mat over it. Note the digital speedometer, a visual treat for fans of vintage electronics.

What makes this GL an extra special treat is the equipment level. This example has a 1.8-litre SOHC 4-cylinder engine that is turbocharged, on-demand 4-wheel drive, and on-demand pneumatic air suspension with height control. Awesome. Cruising down the highway at 80mph? Lower the suspension. Need to maneuver through water, mud or snow? Heighten the suspension, switch on the 4WD. Nowadays, most Subaru owners don't have these choices, let alone almost all vehicle owners. When the consumer loses choices, we all lose.

The seller states the vehicle has recently been given new axles, distributor cap, plug wires, battery and an a/c charge.

This car is not only a low-mileage survivor, but it's in unusually good shape and has some really cool optional equipment. It definitely deserves a new owner as loving as the previous was apparently.

If you are a Subaru fanatic or just have an itch for this, grab it. There probably isn't another one like it.

Find it here on ebay.

Futuristic Fixer-Upper: 1986 Subaru XT Turbo

This 1986 Subaru XT Turbo is being offered either as project or for parts.

The XT was a two-door coupe produced from 1985-1991. It was offered with either four or six-cylinder engines and front or four-wheel drive.

This has the desirable turbocharged 1781 cc four-cylinder engine producing 112 horsepower. The seller states it also has goodies like electronic air-ride suspension and optional four-wheel drive triggered by a button on the dashboard. Unfortunately they state the fancy suspension is not working, but the 4wd does work.

The styling is brilliant, like some sort of structure chiseled from ice or stone by an advanced primitive society thousands of years back or forward. It's almost pyramidal looking. I especially appreciate the grooves that run from the front wheel wells over the rear wheels to merge into the single strip taillight. Inside, Subaru supposedly tried to make it feel like sitting in a fighter jet. I'm not sure if they fully succeeded but they did their best to make it look like something they thought was cool in 1986.

The seller says the car has 171,000 miles but the clutch is getting weak, hence the sale. This could be a great opportunity to snatch one of these forgotten gems for an astoundingly cheap price of only $500.

Find it here on craigslist in Wasilla, Alaska being advertised for just $500, yes, $500.

Retro Future: 1988 Subaru XT6 AWD

I love these cars.

The XT6 was a 6-cylinder variant of Subaru's XT. It was only offered from 1988-1991. It featured a 2.7-litre flat-6 ER27 engine that produced 145 horsepower.

This example looks perfect in steel grey over light grey cloth.

The styling is really something to behold. It looks like a prop from the set of Blade Runner, or something the hero of an '80s sci-fi action movie might drive. It's exotic, almost Egyptian looking, yet practical and uplifting. This is in part thanks to the plentiful greenhouse glass and blackened out pillars for both maximum visibility looking in and out. The whole shape is essentially a chiseled take on the supercar wedge from the '70s, but with trendy '80s design themes like the single-trip taillight and hidden door handles. It presented the consumers with edgy design at an affordable price.

The inside almost tops the exterior, with an asymmetrical steering wheel, adjustable instrument cluster, and angled stack of small detailed buttons and controls. Earlier cars had an incredible digital speedometer that looked like an arcade game.

Along the same lines, this car features a 5-speed manual transmission that looks like a joystick.

This XT6 is also equipped with full-time all-wheel drive for superb control in all types of weather and road surfaces.

The seller is a dealer and say this is an all-original one-owner car that was originally purchased from them and has since spent its whole life in Vancouver. They say it wears its original paint and has been meticulously maintained. They list the mileage as 171,274.

The price for this exquisite piece of retro-future engineering and design? The seller is asking $5,000.

Find the autotrader listing here and the dealer listing here in Vancouver, Washington.