Whether you're into American rides, classics, or great 4x4s, this Jeep Wrangler ticks all boxes and could become yours if you're willing to cough up the asking price.
A 1987 model, which places it in the YJ generation made from 1986 to 1995, this old-timer has certainly withstood the test of time. A Texas car, according to the listing, it looks very good for a vehicle that's about to turn 40 in just three years to the point where it could've fooled us that it's been restored.
It features a red exterior with a few shiny accents and white decals. It has a white removable hardtop, black over-fenders, and five-spoke wheels shod in chunky rubber from Goodyear with a matching spare attached to the tailgate. It has front and rear bumpers made of metal and additional lighting units up front for enhanced visibility at night.
Opening the door reveals a squeaky-clean cabin with the original dashboard panel that can be considered Spartan today. It features a three-spoke steering wheel, an audio system, a pair of cup holders, and other things. The front seats have integrated headrests, and just like the central armrest, rear seats, door cards, and other parts, they were wrapped in tan leather upholstery.
Photo: Garage Kept Motors
Several powertrains were available for the original Jeep Wrangler, and this one packs the 4.2-liter straight-six that was good for a little over 110 horsepower back in the day. It is hooked up to a five-speed manual gearbox that deploys the thrust to the four-wheel drive system, and while it may not be capable of breaking any speed records, it is still potent enough to take on some arduous tracks off the beaten path.
According to the listing that we will link in just a few moments, this Jeep Wrangler YJ has 52,665 miles (84,756 km) on the odometer, and that's certainly decent for a vehicle born 37 years ago. The vendor says it “may exhibit some signs of age," yet its "reliability remains intact." That means all it needs is a new owner in the papers and some gasoline in the tank to hit the road again.
How much is this old 4x4 going to set you back for? That would be $19,900. A quick search on the used car market reveals that there are far more affordable copies, but others tend to be way more expensive. The latter category boasts V8 engines and additional modifications, most of which have undergone frame-off restorations.
Garage Kept Motors advertises this Wrangler here, sharing a whole bunch of images to give you an idea of what it is all about. Now, if you had a $20k budget and the desire to buy a Wrangler, would this one fit the bill?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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