Wego? 1988 Yugo GV Limousine
Talk about cheap advertising gold, this 1988 Yugo Limousine, which the seller refers to as a “Wego”, could be parked outside of your business and people would flock in to see it. It’s listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Pierz, Minnesota and they’re asking $4,000. Here is the original listing, I have a feeling that even though this is a project, it’ll sell reasonably quickly.
I know, it’s green on one side, blue on the other, and brown on top! I would change the paint scheme if I owned this Yugoslavian limo but the builder of this car put a lot of work into combining two Yugos as seen in this photo, and also this one. The seller’s grandfather did the work, having been an auto body guy. He said that each car had basically zero miles on it and after they came together, his grandpa ended up putting almost 43,000 miles on this unique ride before parking it in a barn several years ago.
You could probably make a living off of Instagram and/or YouTube with this car if you were social media-savvy. Yugo offered these cars, although only in two-door form, in the US market from 1985 to 1992. The builder is now 82 years old and after parking this car in a barn for years, he’s not going to get it on the road again.
The interior appears to be more Yugo than Maybach, as in not blinged-out with leather and plush carpeting and full power accessories. The big rubbery shifter is a five-speed according to the seller’s description and I thought that a four-speed would have been the only one available in this model. The GVX would have had a five-speed but maybe the builder switched during the build.
The middle seats appear to have adequate legroom and the back seating area looks roomy, once the spare tire is moved. We don’t see a photo of the hatchback area and I’d especially want to see the underside on this Minnesota car.
The engine should be a 1.1-liter SOHC inline-four, which had around 55 horsepower and 52 lb-ft of torque. I’d want to have double that horsepower in a double Yugo, so maybe one in the back driving the back wheels. An AWD Minnesota Yugo Limo, I like the idea of that. This one needs carb work and I’m guessing a lot of work elsewhere due to sitting for several years. Have any of you seen a Yugo limo before?
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no never
. from what i can see in the fb pics, it was sectioned together well.
with that 1.1 and a whole 55 ponies its definitely a boulevard ‘crawler’.
but oh so cool
. there are a few places up in tourist land nh where i could see this as a big draw shuttle.
would i have done it? no. but kudos to him
Yep. This car has babe magnet written all over it. Which would be an improvement over the current paint work …
Just think of all the money you’d make renting it to a group of teenagers for prom night! Or use it as
a limo for families needing transport
at a bargain funeral. Finally, a family
size Yugo everyone can be embarrassed being seen in it. Whatever you use it for, you’ll be the
only one at your local car show to
own one. And if it quits running, your
passengers can always push it. Win
win for all!
This is perfect, as you said, for when Dollar Tree and the Dollar Store go into the funeral business.
It’s not the limo we need, it’s the limo we deserve
Acceptance is key
Yes but the keys would break off on these
Stick-shift limo 😎
Every Yugo I worked on or saw had basically zero miles on it. Miles towed not included.
I once saw a Renault LeCar limo many years ago. This one tops it!
3 words……”Alaskan Car Huck”.
..omg… why?!!.. 🤦🤦🤦
Why not!
Love the cow catcher on the front end. Probably the strongest piece on the car.
Yugo to be kidding!
I’d gladly pay $100 for the privilege of “bush bashing” the B-Jesus out of it until it suffers a spontaneous RUD (Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly) and finds it’s own “forever” resting place down some deep ravine.
Some things you just can’t unsee. 😒
I think it’s awesome that the builder of this car collected up a bunch of basically useless cars/parts, made something unique, and then proved his craftsmanship by driving it 40k+. Hats off to Grandpa!
Wow I guess that’s one way to put your body shop skills to the test. At least he didn’t graft the two fronts together like someone did to a couple of early model VW jettas
This is it! The vehicle I have been looking for, years of searching and my dreams have just come true!
This is the perfect parade car for clowns! Thanksgiving day parade watch out!!!
wild
Yugo and Limousine. Now, that’s an oxymoron!
The result of what an obviously bored guy, with 2 pieces of junk, a box of fresh sawzall blades, plenty of wirefeed wire and a little stargon can accomplish(?)
His time, and experience apparently wasn’t worth much, looking at the result.
Wonder if they have an installation kit for an LS??🤣🤣
Here in central Ohio, many years ago, there was a Yugo limousine made from two Yugos, and they somehow created “Y’allgo” emblems for the sides by putting together several original emblems. Very clever and quite the conversation piece around town!
Too bad he didn’t use a Cabrio model for the tail end.
My Yugo story:
About 10 years ago, I registered my very nice 1975 BMW 2002 into the very nice Arthritis Foundation car show in Columbus, Ohio. It’s huge show, I go every year, even since I’ve been here in Tampa.
I pull up that morning and get my paperwork, and the nice lady directs me to go down the lane, take a right turn, and I’ll see the BMW area. So I go there, turn the corner, and see just one other vintage BMW, which I park next to. Me and the other guy are puzzled as to why there are only two BMWs in this huge classic car show….it’s embarrassing.
Then I notice we’re next to the Yugo Club. Those guys have brought no less than 10 Yugos. Sedans, coupes, convertibles, 4-doors. All in perfect condition, all different colors. It’s hard to imagine Yugo kicking BMW’s ass, but that day, they did.
What an abomination.
And that was even before they made it into a “limo”.
I’m the new owner of this Yugo limousine, and I can confirm it is indeed a 4 speed manual; The Facebook listing was just not accurately listed. There’s only minor surface rust here and there on the lower doors and fenders, and underneath is solid as can be. I plan on sanding off the surface rust and painting over the clean metal, and cutting and welding new steel wherever it isn’t savable, which thus far is only in the passenger rear inner fender area.
The craftsmanship of this limo conversion is top notch, and the limo has another frame built under the original for additional support. Definitely much higher build quality than typical limo conversions by (professional builders) like Crystal Coach, etc (as someone who owns a Crystal Lincoln from 1997/1998).
Pretty typical to see such aggressively negative comments especially mocking the individual who built this thing. The former owner had incredible skills and a brilliant mind, and even on his free time, couldn’t stop creating, which is pretty badass. I wish I could have met him, but his grandson was an amazing person too.
I look forward to fixing the gasoline leak and getting the carburetor addressed and haunting my local streets with eastern european madness!