This Suzuki Samurai got away, but there are more like it here.

2.3L-Powered 1987 Suzuki Samurai 5-Speed

Bid to $13,000 on 2/18/24

2.3L-Powered 1987 Suzuki Samurai 5-Speed

This 1987 Suzuki Samurai was fitted with a replacement 2.3-liter inline-four, Trail Tough driveline mounts, a roll cage, a Tom Wood’s driveshaft, an ARB air compressor, reinforced axles, underbody skid plates, front and rear locking differentials, a lifted suspension with articulated front spring shackles, Trail Tough Epic Trek dampers, and Jeep-sourced leaf springs under previous ownership, and it was acquired by the seller in 2022. Refinished in red over black upholstery, the truck is also equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, a dual-range transfer case, a removable hardtop, a winch, aftermarket bumpers, black wheel arch extensions, rock rails, Aisin manually locking front hubs, power-assisted steering, 15″ eight-hole wheels, a cabin heater, Corbeau front bucket seats, and a Kenwood CD stereo. The battery was replaced in preparation for the sale. This Samurai is now offered with a clean Carfax report and a clean Oregon title in the names of the seller and his spouse.

The truck was repainted red under previous ownership, and it is equipped with a removable hardtop, a winch, aftermarket bumpers, black wheel arch extensions, rock rails, flat-towing provisions, and LED auxiliary lights. The seller notes epoxy-filled holes in the hardtop along with a chip in the windshield, and blemishes on various panels are identified by the seller in the gallery below.

Black-finished 15″ Vision wheels are mounted with 32×11.50″ BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 tires. The truck is equipped with Aisin manually locking front hubs as well as a lifted suspension with articulating front spring shackles, power steering, Trail Tough Epic Trek dampers, and leaf springs that were reportedly sourced from a Jeep model.

The cabin has been sprayed with a bedliner material, and it is home to a pair of Corbeau front bucket seats trimmed in black along with a color-coordinated rear bench seat. Additional features include a roll cage, a cabin heater, crank windows, and a Kenwood CD stereo. The seller notes that the the passenger-side door sill trim is missing, the rear seat belts are seized, the bedliner material is flaking, and the roll cage interferes with the passenger-side door retention strap. Additional flaws include holes in the headliner, dents near the top door mounts, and missing trim screws.

A three-spoke steering wheel fronts a 95-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 91k miles, approximately 300 of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The horn is inoperative.

The replacement 2.3-liter inline-four was reportedly sourced from a Suzuki Aerio SX, and an ARB air compressor is mounted in the engine bay. The battery was replaced in preparation for the sale. The seller notes rust in the battery tray along with dents in the oil pan.

Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through a five-speed manual transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and reinforced axles with locking front and rear differentials. The seller states that the truck is equipped with a high-capacity fuel tank, a Tom Wood’s extended driveshaft, Trail Tough driveline mounts, and skid plates. Oil seepage is noted from the transfer case.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in California and Oregon from its initial entry in February 1992. There is a gap in entries between January 1994 and December 2009.

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Auction Result

High Bid	USD $13,000 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	February 18, 2024 at 12:42PM PT
Bids	11

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