Photo: Garage Kept Motors
Some of our younger readers may not know it, but despite retaining the iconic looks over time, the Wrangler moniker was first used by Jeep in 1986 on the YJ. Previously, the potent American off-roader was marketed as the CJ, and if you're willing to keep a history speech about classic Jeeps every time someone asks you about your old-timer ride, then this CJ-7 is certainly worth looking into.
As you likely already know, the CJ-7 came out in 1976 and remained in production for the following ten years when it was replaced by the first-gen Wrangler. Related to the original SsangYong Korando, the Jeep CJ-7 was offered with a multitude of powertrains.
The offer was vast and comprised two straight-fours, both with a 2.5-liter displacement, a pair of straight-six units, with 3.8 and 4.2 liters, an Isuzu diesel with four cylinders, and a 5.0-liter V8. Depending on which one customers went for, they were paired to a manual transmission with three, four, or five gears or a three-speed auto.
Due to its simple construction and proper off-road credentials, especially with a few mods, the CJ-7 was and still is very capable off the beaten path. And if attacking tough trails on a constant basis gets your heart racing, then the copy pictured in the image gallery above has got your back. It's a 1984 copy that boasts numerous modifications, which looks like a trusty companion (assuming nothing malfunctions) away from the urban jungle.
Finished in blue, it features a black rag top and several other black elements. The jacked-up suspension will come in handy once the road ends, and so will the steel bumpers and new wheels that were wrapped in fat tires. It features a roll cage to keep the occupants safe in case it decides to show its belly all of a sudden and numerous chassis modifications. And that's not all, as this Jeep CJ-7 is powered by an LS motor. The 5.3-liter V8 is hooked up to an automatic transmission and ensures impressive performance at a hard push of the loud pedal.
According to Garage Kept Motors, which has it listed for grabs here, this classic and heavily modified truck has 158,216 miles (254,623 km) on the odometer. That's more than some enthusiasts may be comfortable with, but it does look very good all over and should have a lot of life left in it. Pre-purchase inspections are said to be welcomed, though you'll have to make an appointment to check it out in the flesh. And if everything checks out, then you'll have to transfer $23,900 to the vendor before driving it off the lot. That's less than a new Renegade, which has an MSRP of $28,345.
The offer was vast and comprised two straight-fours, both with a 2.5-liter displacement, a pair of straight-six units, with 3.8 and 4.2 liters, an Isuzu diesel with four cylinders, and a 5.0-liter V8. Depending on which one customers went for, they were paired to a manual transmission with three, four, or five gears or a three-speed auto.
Due to its simple construction and proper off-road credentials, especially with a few mods, the CJ-7 was and still is very capable off the beaten path. And if attacking tough trails on a constant basis gets your heart racing, then the copy pictured in the image gallery above has got your back. It's a 1984 copy that boasts numerous modifications, which looks like a trusty companion (assuming nothing malfunctions) away from the urban jungle.
Finished in blue, it features a black rag top and several other black elements. The jacked-up suspension will come in handy once the road ends, and so will the steel bumpers and new wheels that were wrapped in fat tires. It features a roll cage to keep the occupants safe in case it decides to show its belly all of a sudden and numerous chassis modifications. And that's not all, as this Jeep CJ-7 is powered by an LS motor. The 5.3-liter V8 is hooked up to an automatic transmission and ensures impressive performance at a hard push of the loud pedal.
According to Garage Kept Motors, which has it listed for grabs here, this classic and heavily modified truck has 158,216 miles (254,623 km) on the odometer. That's more than some enthusiasts may be comfortable with, but it does look very good all over and should have a lot of life left in it. Pre-purchase inspections are said to be welcomed, though you'll have to make an appointment to check it out in the flesh. And if everything checks out, then you'll have to transfer $23,900 to the vendor before driving it off the lot. That's less than a new Renegade, which has an MSRP of $28,345.
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