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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Rotary Barn Find: 1975 Suzuki RE5
UPDATE 6/10/2019 – This awesome Suzuki has been relisted here on eBay, this time with a BIN of $4,500. Is it a fair deal or overpriced? FROM 5/30/2019 – For the lover of unusual and somewhat, or at least… more»
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Suzukis Jeep? 1972 Suzuki LJ20 Jimny
A Suzuki Jeep? Pretty much, yeah. This 1972 Suzuki LJ20, which our friends in some parts of the world recognize as an early “Jimny” is up for sale right now here on craigslist in Kingston, Washington, at an astounding… more»
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Barn Find Triple 2 Stroke: 1973 Suzuki GT550
Among the bikes found in the Barn Finds Exclusive listing for a large stash of motorcycles in Georgia is a Suzuki GT380, which I admittedly had my eye on when I first spotted it. The ram air-style cooling system… more»
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It’s All Relative: 1988 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo
This 1988 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo is a relative – a cousin or a brother from another mother – to the Suzuki Cultus. This zippy little thing can be found here on eBay in Santa Maria, California. The current bid… more»
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Compact Off-Roaders: Two Suzuki Jimny Projects
Many US-based readers are familiar with the Suzuki Samurai, an extremely off-road capable (albeit underpowered) mini SUV, which was also known as the Jimny in some global markets. The original Jimny was never officially never sold in the States,… more»
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Legroom Notwithstanding: 1991 Geo Metro LSi
Tiny: check. Convertible: check. 3-cylinders: check. Inexpensive: check. Automatic: screech.. dang. Well, 4 out of 5 ain’t bad. This 1991 Geo Metro convertible isn’t perfect but for $3,000 or offer it would be a fun little car, if a… more»
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Suzuki GSX-R600 Powered! 1975 Elcar Zagato
How many times have we heard, “Drop an SBC in it”, or “Drop a Hayabusa in it”. Well, that work has already been done on this uber-rare 1975 Elcar Zagato which is powered by a 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600. It’s located… more»
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Stored For 30 Years: 1972 Suzuki Jimny LJ10
I don’t know why it is that tall people like small vehicles and short people like big vehicles? Is that some sort of Freudian thing? Inquiring minds want to know. In any case, it’s fairly well known that I love… more»
