1987 Suzuki Samurai JX Special Edition in Redding, CA

Asking Price: $12,450 $11,500 (Final Sale Price)

Update: 7/8/2026 –  This listing was sold for 92% of the asking price!

Take a look at this 1987 Suzuki Samurai JX Special Edition For Sale  in Redding, California – about half an hour drive north of Chico.

Its currently up for sale and as of the time of this post its still available and you can find current pricing and contact the seller at the ad in our marketplace. If you want to skip our write-up, a direct link to that is at the bottom of this page

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Summary

This rare two-owner 1987 Suzuki Samurai Special Edition 4×4 is a rust-free California example that’s been extensively upgraded for both trail use and daily driving. Featuring a rebuilt drivetrain, 6.5:1 crawler gears, Spartan lockers, SPOA lift, Warn winch, full roll cage, and complete flat-tow setup, this turn-key Samurai retains its original Special Edition graphics and includes a clean California title.

Key Info:

• Year: 1987
• Location: Redding, CA
• Model: JX
• Mileage: 85,443
• Engine: Rebuilt 4-Cylinder
• Transmission: Rebuilt Manual
• Top(s): Soft Top
• Condition: Great

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Seller Write-up

1987 Suzuki Samurai Special Edition 4×4 Fully Built

Rare two owner Special Edition

This rig is a 100 percent rust free California 4×4 with zero leaks and mechanically sound. It runs like a top and is completely dialed in to hit the trails or daily drive as well as to be flat towed behind a motorhome. Comes with complete tow bar set up!!

Body and Exterior:

• Original factory paint with Factory Special Edition graphics with a clean California patina
• Brand new soft top
• Fresh interior carpet
• Heavy duty Calmini front bumper
• Warn 9000 pound winch with remote
• Calmini roof rack
• Rear gas can holder and water holder
• Center cooler holder
• 31 inch BFG Mud-Terrain tires with a matching spare
• Factory split Special Edition rear seats with seat belts

Drivetrain and Mechanical:

• Rebuilt factory engine (10k miles)
• Rebuilt factory carburetor (10k miles), California smog legal
• Rebuilt transmission
• Brand new clutch
• Rebuilt transfer case with 6.5 crawler gears
• Spartan lockers front and rear
• Upgraded axles
• Suzuki Sidekick power steering
• LROR track bar
• SPOA style lift with missing link shackles in front

Interior:

• Rare original Special Edition rear split folding seats
• CB radio
• Upgraded stereo
• Full interior roll cage

Clean title in hand. This is a turn key premium piece of 4×4 history. Serious buyers are invited to message and schedule a viewing.

“I WILL SHIP” and can assist you with arranging transport and obtaining quotes. Email me anytime with your contact info. Thanks.

Located in Redding, CA.

Clean CA title in hand.

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**Please note this Suzuki Samurai was originally listed for sale in June of 2026. Depending on when you are viewing this article it may have since been sold.**

Last Updated on July 8, 2026 by SamuraiListings