1988 Suzuki Samurai Sport Utility 2-door 1.3l Rare Hardtop 117k New Interior on 2040-cars
Clayton, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:Sport Utility
Engine:1.3L 1325CC 81Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Gray
Make: Suzuki
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Samurai
Trim: JA Sport Utility 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4WD
Mileage: 117,456
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Sub Model: Hardtop
Exterior Color: Black
1988.5 (Square vent) Suzuki Samurai Hardtop
Picked this up after it had been sitting for 3 years, PO had just installed:
New Clutch, new clutch cable, new throttle cable.
Vehicle was towed behind a motorhome for years so actual 'engine use' mileage is less.
1.3L carb'd SOHC engine runs well, new O2 sensor and A/C equipment removed
5speed trans works well, has typical 'slop', 4X4 and locking hubs work perfect
Usual squeaks and rattles, Clean NC title in mt name, Registration paid for 1 year and dirt cheap to insure (my policy was $57 for 6 months!)
Recent work I have done:
-New Rugged Ridge Grey Cloth Drivers and Passenger Seats (Drivers installed, Passenger arrives in the next 72hrs and will be installed prior to sale)
-Interior was stripped and Coated in Stain Black Rustoleum
-Vehicle sheetmetal corners and door bottoms filled with Sound/Moisture/Vibration resistant AutoFoam
-Entire floor/doors and Headliner covered in FatMat Sound Deadening
-New Grey Vinyl Marine-Grade Door Panels and Rear panels (OK fit, not perfect)
-New Custom matching Grey Cloth headliner
-New Custom Grey Complete carpeting snap-in by a known Porsche restorer
-Exterior lightly sanded and primed in Rustoleum Satin Black
-New interior door latches
-New Rear Bumper
Was going for FUNCTIONALITY, not looks on this build. Can be painted by the new owner or left in current Black Anti-rust primer.
Some minor rust sanded off on hood edge/door bottoms. One area eaten thru behind drivers rear wheel ground out and filled with foam, sealed from both sides.
Rear seat removed and disposed off all carpeted. Windows bars reinstalled and roof bar reinstalled. Heat and Fan works all gauges work, no stereo.
Weather stripping on door but needs plastic clips to hold it in place better. Exterior originally White (see underhood pic) and Interior was Brown, so seat belt fabric and dash are still Brown)
CHEAP to maintain and operate, RARE hardtop model! I drive it daily, there are some suspension squeaks and clunks, tires are OK, original rims 15", brakes great, has the occasional 'clicky start issue' but always runs, and cool (1/2 or less on Temp gauge regardless of driving style or ambient temps)
Missing inside door pulls and needs windows felt trim to seal/quite them properly.
Included:
-New exterior mirror and door handle
-New front rotors in box
-New Stainless Steel Rocker Covers
-NEW Black Window Cranks
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