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- 1991 Suzuki SJ 413 VX - Timewarp
1991 Suzuki SJ 413 VX - Timewarp
Lot Number: 111
1991 Suzuki SJ 413 VX - Timewarp
An exceptional, low-mileage, low-ownership example of Suzuki's, now rare, SJ413 - offered at No Reserve.
- Sold for: £7,875
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 11th November, 2023 at 10.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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REG NUMBER
H638 FLU -
ODOMETER READING
32500 Miles
SUMMARY
An exceptional, low-mileage, low-ownership example of Suzuki's, now rare, SJ413 - offered at No Reserve.
DESCRIPTION
The Suzuki Jimny, a small, simple and robust 4x4 car, became the Japanese car maker’s first global success. In 1970, the first version was introduced as the LJ ('Light Jeep') 10. With its length of less than 3.2 metres, it belonged into the tax-privileged 'Kei car' (smallest vehicle) category. Its successor LJ 20 introduced the famous vertical grille bars and a stronger engine. In 1975 the SJ series ('Suzuki Jeep') was launched, which eventually replaced the LJ, even though both models were offered simultaneously. Power upgrades followed, additional markets were won over. In Germany, the LJ was presented in 1979 and the SJ 410 available as of 1982.
As it was cheap to buy and run, it quickly gained a significant market share, with Suzuki becoming market leader for 4x4 cars throughout the 1980s. Particularly popular became the SJ 413 (four-wheel drive, 1.3-litre engine), later called 'Samurai' which featured a larger 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual transmission and power brakes (disc brakes on the front and drum brakes on the rear) all around. The body and interior were also redesigned, with the introduction of a roll bar, along with a new dashboard, seats, and grille.
This smart example was originally supplied by Suzuki at Highfield in January 1991 - the original Sales Invoice remains with the car. The previous owner purchased the car in 2020 and used it regularly for local journeys, storing it under cover during Lockdown and in the winter. Now over 30 years old, the car is a remarkable survivor and remains in excellent condition, a testament to its three owners.
The service book documents the first main dealer service in 1991 and then 11 hand-written entries from 2002 until 2015, detailing service and maintenance work. A quantity of further maintenance records and parts invoices show just how well the little Suzuki has been looked after. The odometer currently reads 32,551 miles which is corroborated by the extensive service and MOT history.
It's supplied with the original dealer bookpack, numerous invoices, older MOT Certificates back to 1997, an original brochure and some useful spares including a windscreen.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 111
- Make
- SUZUKI
- Model
- SJ 413 VX
- Registration Number
- H638 FLU
- MOT Expiry
- 17/10/2023
- Chassis Number
- VSE0SJV3D00088904
- Engine Number
- G13A93238
- Transmission
- manual
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Rob Hubbard
- Managing Director & Principal Auctioneer
- 07775 511825
- rob@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Rob.
CONTACTDue to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 13th November between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact on Sunday to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back from you by 5pm on Sunday evening, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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