- 1981 Jeep CJ-5
- 258ci I6
- 1-Barrel Carburetor
- 4-Speed Manual
- 4x4
- White Exterior
- Cream Interior
- Tan Soft Top
- Giant Panda Seat Covers
The ancestor of today’s wildly popular Jeep Wrangler, the Jeep CJ was born out of the company’s need to adapt to a post-World War environment. The Willys-Overland corporation had successfully supplied military Jeeps to the US and Allied Forces during World War II, and once the War ended, they realized they would soon be out of a customer. So, they took the military Jeep, made some tweaks to make it more civilian-friendly, and the CJ series was born. CJ stands for Civilian Jeep, and Willys-Overland targeted it at agricultural use. This would be tougher than wartime use, because, unlike a machine that would last a few months on average, users would want their vehicle to last for years under punishing conditions. So, a legacy of continuous improvement began, with multiple CJ iterations and a production run that ran until 1986, when the Wrangler took over. In excess of 1.5 million CJs were made, and we’ve got a 1981 Jeep CJ-5 for sale today. This Oklahoma-based off-roader has traveled under 126,000 miles, but it can easily keep going with the usual maintenance.
Exterior and Interior
This 1981 Jeep CJ-5 looks very smart and tough with its white bodywork and tan canvas top, which provides overhead and side protection to the occupants of its passenger cabin. The CJ series was designed this way, as it was meant to be a vehicle that could be easily tossed around, jumped in and out of, and used as roughly as possible. Hence, its relatively compact dimensions, short overhangs, and, of course, off-road-friendly wheels and tires. However, this vehicle appears to have been well-maintained, as a peek at the undercarriage reveals a similarly clean outlook to the vehicle’s bodywork. Checking out the interior of this 1981 Jeep CJ-5, we see that some aftermarket seat covers have been installed and a custom center console with cup holders has been added. Otherwise, everything appears more or less standard CJ-5.
Engine
This 1981 Jeep CJ-5 gets its go-factor from the 258ci six-cylinder engine under its hood. The engine is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Of course, you’ve got a proper four-wheel drive system too. So what are you waiting for, snap up this cheerful machine ASAP!
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The 1955 Willys Jeep CJ-5 represents the early civilian evolution of the wartime Jeep formula, retaining the compact dimensions, simple mechanicals, and go-anywhere character that made the platform famous. Showing 32,946 miles, this example is finished in Forest Green with a Black/Gray vinyl interior and features the classic open-top CJ configuration with removable doors, a fold-down windshield, and a rear cargo area with a drop-down tailgate. Its 134ci Hurricane F-head four-cylinder, 3-speed manual transmission, and dual-range 4WD system give it the straightforward, mechanical driving experience that defines an early CJ.
This 1967 Jeep CJ-5 is the kind of early Jeep that reminds you why the CJ became such an enduring off-road icon in the first place. Showing approximately 1,922 miles, this example keeps the formula wonderfully simple with a 225ci V6, 4-speed manual transmission, and a Dana 18 twin-stick transfer case sending power through a Dana 27 front axle and Dana 44 rear axle. Finished in green over a reupholstered tan interior, it combines period-correct utility with just enough upgrades to make it more usable, including manual locking hubs, a power brake booster, and a spray-lined tub. It is compact, mechanical, and purpose-built in exactly the way vintage Jeep enthusiasts tend to appreciate.
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