Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Spring/Summer 2019 | Page 20

COVER STORY
360
But the true star of the collection has to be the 1967 Subaru
360, of course. “It’s where it all began for the brand, really, isn’t
it?” Paul suggests. “This one actually belongs to Subaru UK
and they’re kind enough to leave it here with its siblings. I’m
helping them to locate some of the rare restoration parts like
the roof, which actually blew off as it was being transported
to a show on a truck! If anyone out there has any bits they can
help with, we’d love to hear from them!”
For now, though, the diminutive vehicle makes for a cute
and cuddly reminder of how far the brand has come over
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the last few decades. The Subaru 360 is also one of the first
examples showing how Subaru never takes the easy or obvious
route to solving an engineering problem. “That’s the appeal
of these cars for me,” Paul concludes. “They’re so beautifully
made and packed with such innovative engineering and
design. Collecting them is truly addictive.”
As he makes one final request to anyone out there who may
be looking to sell a Leone Coupe, Paul goes back to applying
yet another coat of polish to the gleaming flanks of the red
Impreza. Also on his shopping list: a bigger garage.