- 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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