1981 Suzuki Other Yellow

This 1981 Suzuki LJ80Q Jimny 4×4 was reported by the seller to have been refurbished in 2019 in , where it was originally sold when new. (The “Q” signifies a model with a canvas top.) The work included a full repaint, new top and interior, and more. The seller bought the Jimny in 2021 and imported it to the U.S. in 2023. More recent work indicated by the seller, in gust 2023, included changing the valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, air filter, oil, and battery. The vehicle is said to retain many original parts, including the yellow-lens auxiliary/fog lights and the Suzuki-branded AM radio. A 2019  n Antique and Classic tomobile Club judging sheet (seen in photos and included with the sale) affirmed the correctness of the work with a score of 99.4%. Photos document the restoration work.

The Jimny used part-time four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case. The body-on-frame construction used solid axles on leaf springs front and rear. The light, small SUV developed a reputation for being able to handle some off-road trails more easily than larger models. This Jimny is a 1980 model but was mistakenly titled as a 1981 in . The 1981 Jimny was a new second-generation design that was later sold in the U.S. as the ai from 1986-1995.

• This 1981 Suzuki JLJ80Q Jimny 4×4 was refurbished in in 2019.
• The seller says it was restored “from scratch.”
• The work, documented in photos, affirms it was a body-off project.
• The 797-cc SOHC inline-four was rated at 41 horsepower and 44 lb-ft of torque when new.
• The part-time four-wheel-drive system uses a dual-range transfer case.
• The Jimny has an original Suzuki-branded AM radio.
• The canvas soft top was replaced.
• The vehicle’s seats were either restored or replaced.
• The engine compartment appears very clean.
• Photos show just spots of light surface oxidation on the undercarriage.
• Caucho tires are seen in photos.

• The n Antique and Classic tomobile Club judging sheet is included.
• The tan soft top seen in the photos comes with the truck.
• The seller says the Suzuki comes with the original iroyal spare tire seen in photos.

• The seller says that the Suzuki has no current issues needing attention.

• This 1980 Suzuki LJ80Q Jimny, titled as a 1981, was from the last year of the first-generation model.
• In 2019, the vehicle was restored in .
• The SUV won high marks for correctness of the restoration work.
• The tiny Jimny has a big, loyal following.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean title in his name. stored to an apparently highly correct standard in 2019, this 1981 Suzuki LJ80Q Jimny 4×4 looks mighty cute yet can track with the best of larger off-roaders. In this condition, it should be a good show vehicle, too.