This 1986 Subaru BRAT (Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter) was acquired by the seller 14 years ago in California. Subsequent refurbishment work included a repaint in 2015 as well as installation of a resealed Japanese-market 1.8L flat-four with twin carburetors in 2017. Additional equipment includes a four-speed manual transmission, a two-speed transfer case, removable glass roof panels, a winch, rear-facing seats in the pickup bed, and more. This BRAT is currently registered on California non-operational status and is offered at no reserve with tools, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

A glass-out repaint in 2000 Subaru Impreza blue was performed by Maaco following the filling of holes from the stock side moldings. The condition of the resulting finish, red accents, and trim is shown up close in the gallery below. Twin rear-facing seats in the bed are equipped with lap belts and handlebars, and a Superwinch Terra 45 winch is mounted up front. The glass roof panels are shown raised and removed.

Black 14″ wheels are shod with Cooper Weather-Master S/T2 tires, and a spare is mounted in the stock location under the hood. Suspension and drivetrain work performed during the refurbishment included replacement of the ball joints, wheel bearings, axle boots, and bushings. The front disc and rear drum brakes were serviced with new rotors, pads, and cylinders.

Manually-adjustable black vinyl seats feature gray fabric inserts, and blue carpets line the passenger-compartment floors. The interior is equipped with a period Subaru AM/FM radio, crank windows, and a two-spoke steering wheel.

Factory instrumentation includes a six-digit mechanical odometer reading approximately 129k miles, with 2k said to have been added during the seller’s 14-year ownership.

The Japanese-market twin-carbureted 1.8L EA-81S flat-four was acquired by the seller from an importer in 1988 and stored until 2017, when it was disassembled to the short block and fitted with new seals. Also replaced were the water pump, freeze plugs, radiator, and cooling hoses. The carburetors feature round aftermarket air cleaners, and underhood components have been refinished in red. The seller notes that the engine will not pass California smog testing.

Power is sent to all four wheels through a lightened flywheel, a four-speed manual transmission, and a dual-range transfer case. Additional underbody photos are provided in the gallery to show the condition of the suspension and drivetrain.

The October 2019 Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists California, Missouri, and Nevada registration between 1991 and 2017.

A start-up video is available here, and in-car and drive-by videos are below.