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There’s no beating around the bush about this one – Jeep is the Fiat-Chrysler Group’s best performer in terms of rising sales volume. With the all-new C SUV, Wrangler, and Grand Wagoneer slated to debut in the following two years or so, does this retro Jeep Grand Wagoneer have any relevance in this day and age?
Yes, and then some. Among Jeep brand enthusiasts, the SJ is probably the most dearly missed model in the manufacturer’s 74-year existence. Deep down inside we all want a 1940s Willys MB, yet even the most hardcore Jeep-a-holics prefer the Grand Wagoneer for its supreme family-hauling capabilities.
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer at hand is a 1991 model year SJ with approximately 140,000 miles (225,000 kilometers) on the odometer, and goodness gracious – it’s up for grabs on Bring a Trailer, with six days left for you to bid on it. There’s no price or reserve on the 1991 SJ, yet examples in good condition fetch up to $20,000 depending on the model year.
Yes, there is some rust here and there, the wood paneling has seen better days, yet everything is easily repairable. Another aspect that can scare potential customers is the red over red paint job, including the hideous red velour that’s lining the trunk. This is where the list of bad points ends and the goodies start.
The large go-anywhere wagon that predates American Motors provides a high degree of comfort for a vehicle that could traverse a boulder field. Plus points include an HID headlight conversion with LED halos, as well as an excellently preserved interior. The all-original air conditioning system functions properly while the aftermarket DIN DVD player with foldout screen is a must if you have kids and long journeys to make.
Mind you, the 5.9-liter V8 drinks fuel like an OPEC camel despite the recent mechanical overhaul. As an added bonus, the winning bid will also receive the original books, manuals, and 15 years of maintenance history. That’s an offer we find hard to refuse, especially for an icon such as the Grand Wagoneer.
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer at hand is a 1991 model year SJ with approximately 140,000 miles (225,000 kilometers) on the odometer, and goodness gracious – it’s up for grabs on Bring a Trailer, with six days left for you to bid on it. There’s no price or reserve on the 1991 SJ, yet examples in good condition fetch up to $20,000 depending on the model year.
Yes, there is some rust here and there, the wood paneling has seen better days, yet everything is easily repairable. Another aspect that can scare potential customers is the red over red paint job, including the hideous red velour that’s lining the trunk. This is where the list of bad points ends and the goodies start.
The large go-anywhere wagon that predates American Motors provides a high degree of comfort for a vehicle that could traverse a boulder field. Plus points include an HID headlight conversion with LED halos, as well as an excellently preserved interior. The all-original air conditioning system functions properly while the aftermarket DIN DVD player with foldout screen is a must if you have kids and long journeys to make.
Mind you, the 5.9-liter V8 drinks fuel like an OPEC camel despite the recent mechanical overhaul. As an added bonus, the winning bid will also receive the original books, manuals, and 15 years of maintenance history. That’s an offer we find hard to refuse, especially for an icon such as the Grand Wagoneer.
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