1966 Jeep CJ-5

Fully Restored | Rebuilt 225ci Dauntless V6 Engine | Rebuilt 3-Speed Manual Transmission

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250231365

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
8305206430
Lot Number:
250231365
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
129 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
225ci V6
Drive Type:
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Blue
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Tennessee
  • MY 1966 Jeep CJ-5
  • Rebuilt 225ci Dauntless V6
  • Rebuilt 3-Speed Manual
  • New Brakes
  • New Interior
  • New Tires
  • New Wheels
  • Fully-Restored Car
  • Current Owner Reports Less Than 200 Miles On Engine
  • Current Owner Reports Invoices/Receipts

Overview of 1966 Jeep CJ-5 For Sale by Owner

Willys-Overland, makers of the original World War II military Jeep knew that with the War ending, they’d have to turn to civilian vehicles. Hence the arrival of the Jeep CJ series in 1944. The series progressed from CJ-1 to CJ-10A, in a production run that spanned 1944 and 1986, and by the time the Jeep CJ was replaced by the Wrangler, Jeep had built over 1.5 million examples. Hence, finding a Jeep CJ isn’t hard, but you’d better pick a fully-restored example, such as this 1966 Jeep CJ-5. The current owner says that the engine and gearbox have been rebuilt, with the engine packing less than 200 miles since then. Impressively, this car is entirely brand new! So, it’s basically a turn-key classic that’s waiting for a new owner.

Exterior and Interior

This 1966 Jeep CJ-5 presents its purposeful and unmistakable silhouette in a suit of mid blue. Meanwhile, it’s got a new set of white wheels with new tires, and includes all those classic Jeep cues, such as the circular headlamps flanking a seven-bar grille, a short wheelbase with minimal overhangs, and an open-topped design. Accessing the interior of this 1966 Jeep CJ-5 is superbly easy because you can either open a door and step in, or just jump over the doors, or via the rear. Once you’re there, you’ll find black leather-upholstered seats and a minimalistic dashboard. A single dial communicates speed, engine coolant temperature and fuel level. You’ve also got levers for the manual gear shifter, as well as the transfer case. Behind the two seats is a fairly spacious cargo area that can also carry a couple of people in a pinch, although we’re not sure how legal that would be since there aren’t any seats here. If you plan to do this, installing some seats would be a good idea.

Engine

This 1966 Jeep CJ-5 gets its go-factor from a thrifty and dependable 225ci Dauntless V6 that is actually a Buick design. Power is sent to the wheels via a 3-speed manual transmission and transfer case. We’re also told that the brakes are new, ensuring that this 1966 Jeep CJ-5 stops as well as it goes.

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Current Ask
$17,999

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Passenger side photo of 1967 Jeep CJ-5

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Current Ask
$25,000

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Current Ask
SOLD

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Current Ask
$35,000

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2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport SoFlo 6x6

Current Ask
$125,000

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Current Ask
$139,000

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