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!
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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