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1978 Suzuki Jimny LJ50 soft-top 4x4 (classic, restoration project)

Kei car · Blue · Stock no. VHM-0009

Coming soon 3Grade
Year1978
MileageTBC
FuelPetrol
GearboxManual
Engine0.5L (539 cc)
Drive4WD
Power28 bhp
Seats4
Doors2
SteeringRight-hand drive
Where this vehicle is now In Japan
  1. In Japan
  2. In transit to the UK
  3. Arrived in the UK
  4. UK registered

About this Suzuki Jimny

A genuine classic: the original open-top Suzuki Jimny LJ50 with canvas roof, no doors and part-time 4WD — a rare, characterful project car for the Suzuki or off-road enthusiast.

Long before the modern Jimny, the LJ-series was Suzuki's original lightweight 4x4 — simple, tough and enormously fun. This LJ50 is a genuinely old example straight from a Japanese auction, sold as a characterful classic rather than a like-new import.

  • Compact water-cooled engine, floor-mounted low-range 4WD lever
  • Removable canvas roof and doors for open-air driving
  • Original interior shows honest wear consistent with age — ideal base for a full restoration or a well-loved patina project
  • Mileage not verified on this era of vehicle; sold on an auction-sheet condition basis

Still in Japan and being arranged for shipping — contact us for the full auction sheet and condition report before committing.

Features and equipment

Performance

  • Four-wheel drive

Full specification

MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Variant / gradeLJ50 soft-top 4x4 (classic, restoration project)
Model codeLJ50
Year1978
Body typeKei car
Exterior colourBlue
InteriorBlack vinyl (worn, original)
ConditionUsed
MileageTBC
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Engine0.5L (539 cc)
Drivetrain4WD
SteeringRight-hand drive
Auction grade3
Chassis numberSJ10-135272
LocationIn Japan
Stock numberVHM-0009
£8,995
Price includes import duty, VAT, NOVA and UK registration.
Japanese imports typically arrive with the original auction sheet and a service record. We provide the translated auction sheet with every purchase.

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