Based on the long wheelbase SJ chassis and never sold new in the US, this is one of those rare JDM workhorses that makes lifted Samurai builds look like cosplay, especially with its original 1.0L engine, four speed manual, and proper four-wheel-drive. This Jimny Camino wears its age plainly, but its originality, long term indoor […]
Imagine if a vintage Honda N600 drank a Red Bull, hit the gym, and went on a wilderness retreat with a Suzuki Samurai—and you’d still be only halfway to understanding what’s going on here. This toy truck yellow Honda body has been professionally grafted onto a Samurai 4WD chassis, complete with a 5-speed manual and […]
Before Suzuki ever built a Samurai, they built the Suzulight—a tiny, front-wheel-drive marvel directly based on the German-built Lloyd 400. So what better way to bring things full circle than by dropping an actual 1954 Lloyd LS400 Kombi body onto a 1986 Suzuki Samurai chassis? It’s a mashup that spans continents and decades: German microcar […]
The first thing I thought when I saw this next car was “what is special about a Special Edition” of the Samurai? Maybe this version doesn’t roll over and commit ritual seppuku at the first sign of a bumpy road. Okay, fine. I’ll go do some research. Many, many hours later. The second generation SJ30 […]
Today’s next feature is a special…no, that’s not right. Today’s next feature is special. It features two cars where the asking prices are nuts, but you get to decide which seller took a bigger hit off the bong before posting the price. Yup, it is that kinda day. A $20k Suzuki Samurai, versus a $10k Buick Reatta. I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue.
This next car advertisement comes with the exclamation “THE SUPER SAMMY” in the title, and my brain first went to thoughts of salami, pepperoni, mortadella, and mozzarella surrounded by a hard roll…but this next thing is not edible, but it will put a smile on your face because it has a 440 cubic inch Dodge V8 and a gigantic fuel cell in the back seat. Find this 1986 Suzuki Samurai offered for $2900 in Oceanside, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!
The 2nd generation Samurai is a compact off-roader from Suzuki, built from 1981-1998. The Samurai makes a miserable ride on tarmac, but is legendary for its off-road capability, with one beating a Jeep record for highest altitude achieved for a 4-wheeled vehicle at 21,942 ft. We think the Samurai is a logical choice for someone […]
The 2nd generation Samurai is a compact off-roader from Suzuki, built from 1981-1998. The Samurai makes a miserable ride on tarmac, but is legendary for its off-road capability, with one beating a Jeep record for highest altitude achieved for a 4-wheeled vehicle at 21,942 ft. We think the Samurai is a logical choice for someone […]
There are places around the world where having a lifted 4X4 is functional, useful, and downright essential for daily driving during monsoon season, winter, or Black Friday. Los Angeles, California is not one of those places…so, naturally, I’m going to focus my search for lifted junk in the city of Angels. Let’s kick things off […]
Checkout this 1987 Suzuki Samurai here on eBay bidding for $6,300 reserve-not-met with auction ending Wednesday at 6:34PM PST. From eBay listing: Item specifics Condition: Used VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): JS4JC51C1H4192659 Year: 1987 Interior Color: Gray Mileage: 47525 Number of Cylinders: 4 Vehicle Title: Clear Transmission: Manual Make: Suzuki Body Type: SUV […]