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Published on December 17th, 2018 | by BajaBusta

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1988: Did Suzuki Consider Wood Trim For a More “American” Look?

Suzuki’s Samurai moved closer to middle America for 1988 1/2, with softer spring rates and gas shocks and a front anti-roll bar.  A lover fifth gear improved top-gear acceleration.  Co

smeticall, a simpler grille treatment provided a cleaner front end.  For those who lament the passing of Ford’s Country Squire, the new Samurai was to pick up the torch, and offer ersatz wood paneling.  Samurai prices were $7995 for the convertible and $8095 for the hardtop.

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