So here's something you don't see every day: Historics Auctioneers in the UK recently offered a Suzuki Jimny 6-wheeler for sale at its Symphony of Spring event at Ascot Racecourse. It suggests the vehicle is a "completely unique build". No kidding.
According to the auction blurb, the vendor was inspired by a rendering of such a thing when the Jimny was released and set about building their own. But given the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen provided styling inspiration for the 2019 Jimny, you'd have to think the G 63 6x6 (2013-15) was also front of mind.
The 3dr Jimny was stretched by a company called Mocho Fabrication in the UK (very do-able given the Jimny is built on a truck-like ladder frame), with many genuine Suzuki parts including the extra rear axle and guards. Yes, you need two Jimnys to make this one... Jimny.
It remains a 4x4, meaning the extra set of back wheels are really just for show. But what a show.
Trendy shades of grey and wireless phone projection were not available for Jimny when this particular vehicle was built in 2019 (they are now), but the 6-wheeler has been resprayed in Audi Nardo Grey and the infotainment upgraded to a Kenwood Apple CarPlay unit.
The owner has also upped the luxury, with black and grey quilted leather upholstery.
We love the teeny tiny ute-tray. Two spare wheels are included. It's only done 11,000km in six years, so hardly driven. Can't imagine why.
The Jimny 6 was offered at Symphony of Spring on March 1 for an estimated NZ$90,000-$100,000, but no sale was listed. So it could still be yours.
