Barrett-Jackson calls itself the facilitator of “the world’s greatest collector car auctions,” so it’s not often that we see a Geo cross the Barrett-Jackson auction block. In the upcoming Scottsdale Fall 2024 auction, a very special 1991 Geo Dirt Tracker concept will be up for grabs.
Although it looks just like a production Geo Tracker, this is something different. The Dirt Tracker was a concept car meant to attract young customers with a taller, wider stance, huge all-terrain tires, a removable soft top, distinct “Dirt Tracker” graphics on the tailgate, and a 3.4-liter V6 under the hood.
The production version of the first-gen Tracker, a badge-engineered Suzuki Sidekick, was exclusively powered by the Suzuki G16 1.6-liter I4 rated at 80 horsepower. However, in 1996, it was upgraded to a 16-valve version of the same engine, bumping the output up to 96 horsepower.
The listing doesn’t specify which 3.4L V6 engine powers this Dirt Tracker, but our best guess is the L32 V6, which saw duty in the early fourth-generation models of the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. The listing says it has a 3-speed automatic transmission.
Inside, we see several modifications, including Corbeau TRS seats that look a bit worse for wear, a roll cage, and auxiliary gauges by the shifter. There are also no back seats. The listing states that there are 1,365 miles on the odometer, but the mileage is not indicated on the title.
This Geo Dirt Tracker is being sold with a scrap title, so it is not street-legal. If you want to drive it legally on the street, you’ll have to see about getting a rebuilt title from your state’s DMV. However, if you’ll only drive it off-road, this won’t be an issue.
The Geo Tracker has grown something of a cult following because it’s actually a good off-roader. It’s getting harder to find clean examples, but they’re still pretty affordable. The production model has a pretty robust 4WD system, and it’s small and light enough to be easy to maneuver on smaller trails.
However, this little SUV going to auction is no ordinary Tracker. It’s offered with no reserve, so a new owner is definitely taking it home. It’ll be interesting to see how much interest there is in this forgotten concept from Geo’s heyday.
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