| Owner | Dave, Pacific Northwest, USA |
| Base | 1988 Suzuki Samurai (SJ413), 1.3 |
| Use | Weekend classic & light trails |
| Theme | Resto-mod |
The Owner
Dave rescued a rusty Samurai and rebuilt it as a usable classic — keeping the character while quietly fixing the era’s weak spots.
Base Vehicle
1988 SJ413 soft-top, fully stripped, with a repaired and treated chassis as the foundation.
The Build
Restoration
- Chassis repaired and rust-proofed
- Refreshed 1.3 with EFI tidy-up
- New bushes and brakes throughout
Gentle Upgrades
- Period-correct all-terrains
- Subtle LED headlight upgrade
- Sound-deadening for civility
Keeping It Honest
- Stock ride height retained
- Original-style soft top
The Story
Heritage is a reminder of where the Jimny story began. Dave kept it honest — no big lift, no garish mods — just a solid, rust-free Samurai that drives the way it should and turns heads everywhere.
Next up: a nut-and-bolt refresh of the running gear over winter.