The Suzuki Samurai continues to appreciate nicely as a classic Japanese SUV that had decent off-road chops but is also perfectly happy as an in-town cruiser. Surprisingly, the seller bought this rare “tin top” – meaning, hard top –… more»
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Apr 15, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
33K Miles! 1992 Geo Metro Convertible
We’ve had a resurgence of non-spring-like weather here in the upper Midwest lately with temperatures in the 40s, but most of the country is ready for convertible season, I know that I am. This super clean badge-engineered drop-top is… more»
Mar 14, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Saved from the Trails: 1987 Suzuki Samurai Special Edition
This may look like a lost cause, but it actually may be a good news story for a special Suzuki Samurai being saved from becoming yet another aggressive off-road build. This is a rare 1987 Samurai Special Edition, send… more»
Feb 18, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Super Sammy: 440-Powered 1986 Suzuki Samurai
The Suzuki Samurai has long been a favorite of fans of vintage Japanese cars and the off-road crowd for years, as it’s equally appealing as an affordable trail bruiser and an appreciating youngtimer classic. But one thing it’s never… more»
Feb 1, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Mild To Wild! Midwest Projects
In the middle of Iowa lies a very eclectic collection of vehicles. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to the collection, but there’s no doubt that almost anyone could find a cool project here. It’s unclear from… more»
Dec 30, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Jimny Barn Find: 1972 Suzuki LJ20
It’s easier to buy a loaf of bread rather than to make your own. That’s sort of what Suzuki had in mind when it wanted a 4×4 and purchased an existing company, Hope Motor Co., which had come out… more»
Aug 18, 2020 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Never This Nice: 1986 Suzuki Samurai
Not too long ago, more than a few of us would have found it surprising if the crystal ball of car valuations pointed to a Suzuki Samurai closing in on $10,000 on eBay. But in recent years, many collector… more»
Jun 28, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Kei Convertible! 1992 Suzuki Cappuccino
The word “kei” in Japanese has multiple meanings and translations to English, but kei cars are synonymous with compact bodies and small engines, that get good fuel economy and fit into tight spaces. This particular one is up for… more»
Jun 27, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Fuel Injected & AC: 1993 Suzuki Samurai JL
Suzuki’s Samurai found success in global markets as the Jimny, but unfortunately, that was not the case in the United States. Partially due to its cheaper price tag, the Samurai originally outsold its most notable competitor, the Jeep Wrangler…. more»
May 10, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Big Personality: 1989 Suzuki Alto Works RS/X
We all know at least one person who is short in stature but huge in personality and bravado. I’m the exact opposite and I sometimes wonder if it would be more fun to go through life shorter but with… more»
Dec 13, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Mazda + Suzuki = 1992 Autozam AZ-1
There’s no mistaking this 1992 Autozam AZ-1 as being from Japan. It has almost everything going on in the design department, yet it somehow all works together. This highly-unusual Kei zoom-zoomer can be found here on craigslist in the… more»
Aug 23, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Jumpin’ Jimny: 1972 Suzuki LJ20V
Legend has it that when Suzuki dignitaries were visiting Scotland during the period before bringing the LJ10 to market, somewhere along the way the translation got messed up and the name of these vehicles went from Jimmy, their intended… more»
Aug 19, 2019 • Stories • 14 Comments
Jeff in the Junkyard: Parts Harvesting Score!
I have been negligent in posting any recent junkyard expeditions, but finally had a Saturday morning clear and a yard in sight that had two excellent parts cars for my two most recent project acquisitions. Theres isn’t much else… more»
Jun 29, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Quirky Off-Roader: 1997 Suzuki X-90
Sometimes it can be very easy to measure the success, or the failure, of a particular vehicle model. The Suzuki X-90 demonstrates this better than most cars because even though production of the distinctive little 2-seater ended in 1997,… more»
Jun 28, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cool Kei Car: 1975 Suzuki SC100 Whizzkid
Suzuki has built a significant number of Kei cars during its lifetime, and some of these found their way out of Japan in modified form. Based on the Cervo, the SC100 Whizzkid was one such car. This particular car… more»
Jun 17, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Seen Better Days: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo
While nameplates such as Volkswagen’s GTI and Honda’s Civic Si usually come to mind during the conversations surrounding hot hatchbacks, I’ve always been quite a fan of the Chevrolet Sprint Turbo, a neat little compact built by Suzuki for… more»
