Jimny, anyone?

We’ve featured a couple of Suzuki Samurais here, but never this original, 1970s version.

The seller claims it’s one of the best, and we can’t dispute that.  We’ve seen these for sale before, but usually in some state of dis-assembly.  This one appears to be complete and, with no reserve, it will find a new owner and we will have a market value.

This thing is certainly cool and unusual, right up Oddimotive’s alley!

Click for eBay ad
Myrtle Beach, SC
$3,850 with 19 bids and no reserve
Posted by CG
01/04/2014 update: Seller ended the auction.  Sold?

Ad text:

1972 SUZUKI LJ 20

ULTRA RARE, ACCORDING TO BARRETT-JACKSON, ONLY 800 WERE EVER IMPORTED TO THE U.S.

PLEASE CLICK LINK BELOW TO SEE ALL PICS

 https://www.dropbox.com/sc/kcke07eolhpuy11/-qyPcaRhpm

**PLEASE READ ENTIRE AD BEFORE BIDDING**

MUST HAVE FEEDBACK IN ORDER TO BID, NO EXCEPTIONS

 https://www.dropbox.com/sc/kcke07eolhpuy11/-qyPcaRhpm

ONE OF THE RAREST SUZUKI MODELS EVER BUILT

RUNS AND DRIVES FANTASTIC

 https://www.dropbox.com/sc/kcke07eolhpuy11/-qyPcaRhpm

THIS IS THE NICEST ONE THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN IN PERSON

MOST LJ 20s HAVE BEEN IN THE GRAVEYARD FOR YEARS

THIS LITTLE DANDY IS IN UNBELIEVABLE SHAPE AND CONDITION

UNRESTORED AND KEPT OUT OF THE WEATHER

SEE WIKIPEDIA INFOMATION  BELOW

LJ20

The LJ was updated in May 1972 and renamed the LJ20. The grille bars were changed from horizontal to vertical for the LJ20. The engine was replaced with an updated, water-cooled unit (the L50), and its 28 PS (21 kW) enabled the LJ to reach 80 km/h (50 mph).[5] A special version with the spare tire mounted behind the passenger seat allowed for two small rear seats, facing each other. The introduction of left hand drive signalled Suzuki’s worldwide ambitions for the truck. The Hard Top (Van) was also introduced when the LJ20 arrived, equipped with smaller, 15 inch wheels.[4] Suzuki themselves did not export them to America, a US company called IEC (International Equipment Co.) imported them. Export Jimnys had the spare tire mounted on the outside, as Kei regulations on length did not apply.

 https://www.dropbox.com/sc/kcke07eolhpuy11/-qyPcaRhpm

CLEAN / CLEAR TITLE IN HAND

4 X 4 WORKS GREAT

4 SPEED

GARAGE KEPT

RECENT ENGINE OVERHAUL, FINISHED YESTERDAY

NEW TIRES INSTALLED YESTERDAY

DRIVES GREAT, JUST OFF OF A FRESH TRIAL RUN, NO PROBLEMS

NEW BRAKES, (REAR  / FRONT WHEEL CYLINDERS)

NEW PLUGS

NEW HEAD GASKET

 NEW WATER PUMP

NEW TRANSFER CASE  LAST YEAR, BUT VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE ROAD UNTIL YESTERDAY, SO TRANSFER CASE IS STILL NEW

TRANSMISSION WORKS PERFECTLY, AS DOES FOUR WHEEL DRIVE

BURNS, LEAKS, USES NO OIL

THIS IS A 2 CYLINDER, 2 STROKE ENGINE, FROM THE FACTORY

RADIATOR HAS BEEN GONE THROUGH, WORKS PERFECTLY, NO OVERHEATING

ROLL BAR

TAIL GATE OPERATIONAL, NO RUST

ENTIRE VEHICLE HAS VERY MINIMAL RUST, VERY MINIMAL, SEE PICS!!!!!

NEW BATTERY, STARTS FIRST TIME EVERY TIME

TOP SPEED YESTERDAY, 48 MPH

THIS IS AN EXTREMELY RARE VEHICLE.  MY LITTLE BRUTE IS IN FANTASTIC SHAPE, UNRESTORED,  AND RUNNING LIKE A CHAMP!!!   

VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING OR TEST DRIVE

 https://www.dropbox.com/sc/kcke07eolhpuy11/-qyPcaRhpm


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