Ah yes, the infamous Suzuki Samurai. I’ve wanted one since before I could drive, yet the stars hadn’t aligned to make it happen until recently. I took trade on a well-worn and partially complete 1987 ...

Chris Barkley was looking for a vehicle to explore some of the forested trails near his home in the mountains of Arizona. He considered a UTV, but quickly snuffed that idea in favor of a built Suzuki.