Suzuki (1974-99) from our 2020 Japanese Classic & Performance Car Guide
People who preserve Suzukis seem to have quite strange priorities.
Once upon a time the Swift GTi hatch was seen as a reincarnated Mini Cooper S but look now for one in excellent condition and the search is futile.
The money people should be paying for a quality GTi is instead being spent on odd-looking Carry vans and pickups or fully-restored versions of the equally odd Mighty Boy.
Suzuki’s early LJ50 and LJ80 4WDs with 500cc and 800cc two-stroke engines have collector appeal and survive in surprising numbers.
The Sierra 4WD is still viable as a serious off-roader and values are steady.
Swift GTi 1988-98 $3100 [7]
Mighty Boy 1985-88 $5720 [7]
LJ50/LJ80 $3415 [6]
Sierra 4WD 1984-96 $6055 [16]
Carry Van/Pickup $7895 [5]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2020 Japanese Classic & Performance Car Guide.
See the 2019 Suzuki market review here
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