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FAQ: 1988 Suzuki Samurai at DFW Car & Toy Museum
TL;DR
The DFW Car & Toy Museum's acquisition of a modified 1988 Suzuki Samurai offers collectors insight into affordable off-road modifications that enhance trail capability.
This 1988 Suzuki Samurai features a 1.3-liter engine, five-speed manual transmission, 4-inch suspension lift, and multiple removable tops for versatile off-road performance.
The museum's addition preserves automotive history, making 1980s adventure accessible to visitors and inspiring appreciation for practical, no-frills engineering.
A lifted 1988 Suzuki Samurai with 92,000 miles and cult status joins the museum as a time capsule of affordable off-roading.
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The DFW Car & Toy Museum has acquired a 1988 Suzuki Samurai for its Ron Sturgeon Collection, adding this iconic off-road vehicle to their public display of over 200 vehicles and 3,000 collectibles.
This Samurai has a cult following as a symbol of no-frills freedom and '80s-era adventure, featuring East Coast history dating back to at least 1993 and representing what museum founder Ron Sturgeon calls 'the golden age of affordable off-roading.'
It has a 1.3-liter inline-four engine producing 63 horsepower, five-speed manual transmission, dual-range transfer case, 4-inch suspension lift, 15" steel wheels, removable doors, multiple roof configurations (hardtop, soft top, Bimini top), and practical modifications including a tubular front bumper and auxiliary lights.
Ron Sturgeon is the founder of DFW Car & Toy Museum and a dedicated car collector for over 30 years. He acquired this Samurai for his collection and described it as 'the underdog that proved you don't need size to go big.'
The museum is located at 2550 McMillan Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76137 (at Meacham and I35w) in North Fort Worth. It's open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm with free parking and admission.
Modifications include a 4-inch suspension lift, 15" steel wheels, tubular front bumper, cowl-mounted high-lift jack, auxiliary driving lights, step bars, rear tow ball, Hurst shifter, and replacement bucket seats for enhanced comfort.
The Samurai was registered in South Carolina and North Carolina dating back to at least 1993, has lived much of its life on the East Coast, and shows 92,000 miles on its five-digit odometer.
The 150,000 square foot facility offers secure climate-controlled car storage, event facilities for car clubs and meetings, is dog-friendly, encourages pictures, and provides a dynamic experience with new cars and rare finds added throughout the year.
Visit the museum's website at dfwcarandtoymuseum.com or the specific vehicle listing at https://dfwcarandtoymuseum.com/directory-cars/listing/suzuki-samurai-1988/.
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