This 1970 Subaru 360 Yacht (chassis K111L10239) is believed to be one of just 15 Jolly-style open examples made. Presumably the name refers to the fact those similar Italian cars were often used as yacht tenders… or maybe it’s just another example of Subaru being Subaru. The odometer displays just over 9k miles and the car was reportedly in storage from 1977 until recently. The car appears solid but filthy, and sale includes the original top, frame and side curtains, albeit in rough shape. Offered as a non-running project, the car features a rear-mounted, air-cooled, two-stroke 356cc parallel twin which may be fairly straightforward to get going again provided it’s not seized. The car definitely seems worth saving however, and that’s exactly what we hope someone does. Find it here on eBay in Newark, Delaware with no reserve. Special thanks to BaT reader Kyle K. for this submission.

Tracing influences for the 360 Yacht, you’d have to start with the Fiat Jolly and then proceed to the Mini Moke. According to some sources, it was the Italian car that inspired Malcom Bricklin (Subaru’s first US importer, founder of his own car company, and chief importer for Yugo) to modify a handful of 360’s into Yachts.

It’s a little hard to see with all the dirt, but the car appears to be pretty solid from every angle. Sheet metal was very thin from the factory making ripples, waves and ultimately rust common, but this dinghy seems to have avoided all of that. Trim appears complete, and we bet the rear bumper will shine up well.

Here’s another view–these cars were ungainly looking fully enclosed, as a beach car it’s probably only more so. We still dig it, though.

As long as seat frames are in decent shape a reputable upholstery shop ought to be able to get the interior and top sorted pretty quickly. This angle makes it difficult to tell condition of the gauges and steering wheel, but they’re standard 360 parts. A new windshield is included, and the same upholstery place probably wouldn’t have a problem making replacement side curtains from the brittle originals included here.

Here’s a view of the complete looking 25hp 356cc two-stroke twin. Though not running, getting it going again may not be too difficult if you’ve got a general working knowledge of small engines. Brakes will also need attention with the rear units turning freely but the fronts frozen to drums.