1981 Jeep CJ-7 Restoration

Full Restoration | 4.2L Inline-6 with Dual Webber Carburetors | Heavy Duty Suspension

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23064804

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
1JCCM87E5BT074256
Lot Number:
23064804
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
91,000 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
4.2L V6
Drive Type:
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Blue
Interior Color:
Tan
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
New Mexico
  • 1981 MY Jeep CJ-7 Restoration
  • New Custom Blue paint
  • Extra duty suspension
  • Current owner reports new fuel lines
  • Current owner reports new fuel pump
  • Current owner reports new spark plugs
  • Current owner reports new wires
  • Current owner reports new distributor cap
  • Current owner reports new steering box
  • Current owner reports new shocks
  • Current owner reports new struts
  • Current owner reports new relay
  • Current owner reports new Weber dual carburetor
  • Current owner reports new gaskets
  • Current owner reports new rear seals
  • Current owner reports new lights
  • Current owner reports new windshield wipers
  • Current owner reports new mirrors
  • Current owner reports new seats & seat belts
  • Current owner reports new interior
  • Current owner reports new consoles
  • Current owner reports new bikini top
  • Current owner reports new all leather sound bar with Bluetooth capability
  • Current owner reports new tires
  • Current owner reports new Cooper discover wheels
  • Mileage discrepancy reported - odometer does not work
  • Renegade badging

Overview of 1981 Jeep CJ-7 Restoration For Sale by Owner

The Jeep CJ series is a legendary range of small, open-bodied off-roaders that were built from 1944 until 1986. Over a million and a half were made over this long production run. Not many models can boast of being made under four corporate name changes, from Willys-Overland (1944) to American Motors Corporation (Jeep) in 1971. This 91,000-mile 1981 Jeep CJ-7 is special as it's undergone a full restoration with a long list of reportedly new parts. A minor discrepancy is a non-functional odometer, but the extent of the restoration is such that you don't need to worry much and can enjoy this Jeep to the fullest every day.

Exterior and Interior

Sporting a new custom blue paint job with Renegade badging and decals, this 1981 Jeep CJ-7 looks every bit the vehicle for a bit of fun in the sun. It's reportedly got new Cooper Discoverer tires, a new bikini top, new lights, new windshield wipers and new mirrors. You'd really be hard-pressed to find another CJ-series Jeep in such pristine order. Even the undercarriage shows off a fresh outlook. Inside, there's reportedly a new interior sporting new seats and an all-leather soundbar that offers Bluetooth capabilities, allowing you to blast your choice of tunes. We'd recommend The Beach Boys, but hey, it's up to you. We also spy a custom center console box with an armrest between the two front seats. Behind the two seats is a spacious luggage area that can even double as a campsite should you choose to install a custom tent.

Engine

This 1981 Jeep CJ-7 is powered by a 258ci (4.2L) AMC in-line six-cylinder engine good for 98hp and 193lb-ft when new. If those figures sound low, that's because the engine is designed to be a reliable runner rather than a high-rev screaming powerhouse. A manual transmission sends a drive to the wheels. The current owner tells us that this 1981 Jeep CJ-7 is rolling on extra-duty suspension. Moreover, the fuel lines, fuel pumps, relays, wires, spark plugs, distributor caps, steering boxes, shock absorbers, struts, gaskets, and rear seals are all said to be new items. There's also a new Weber dual carburetor feeding the engine with the right diet of air and fuel.

Walk-around Video of this Jeep CJ-7

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1976 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade Levi's Edition

Current Ask
$28,500

The 1976 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade Levi’s Edition represents one of the most distinctive and collectible versions of Jeep’s classic CJ lineup, combining legendary off-road capability with a unique lifestyle-oriented appearance package. Introduced during Jeep’s transition toward a more refined recreational 4x4 market, the CJ-7 offered improved comfort and versatility while preserving the rugged mechanical character that made the CJ platform famous. The Levi’s Edition added a memorable touch with its denim-inspired interior appointments, creating a special-edition Jeep that stood apart from standard models. Showing approximately 2,507 miles, this example features a factory 304ci V8, TH400 3-speed automatic transmission, and Quadra-Trac 4WD system. Finished in Firecracker Red with a Levi’s Tan interior, it is equipped with a black removable hard top, original Levi’s Edition rear bench seat, black American Racing wheels, power steering, power brakes, and several practical upgrades. According to the current owner, the body tub retains its original paint and remains well preserved, making this CJ-7 a standout example of Jeep’s iconic open-air heritage.

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Passenger side photo of 1981 Jeep CJ-7

1981 Jeep CJ-7

Current Ask
$29,500

This 1981 Jeep CJ-7 is a classic open-air 4x4 featuring a combination of vintage Jeep character and tasteful off-road upgrades. Showing 13,946 miles, this CJ-7 has been customized with a custom paint job, Renegade Package graphics, Corbeau bucket seats, an aftermarket suspension lift, and Extra Duty Suspension components. With its removable soft top, fold-down windshield, and four-wheel-drive capability, this CJ-7 delivers the traditional Jeep experience with enhanced off-road presence.

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1986 Jeep CJ-7

Current Ask
$29,500

The Jeep CJ-7 represents one of the last truly analog chapters in Jeep’s storied off-road history, arriving before the Wrangler ushered in a more modern era. Produced from 1976 through 1986, the CJ-7 became one of the most recognizable civilian 4x4s ever built, blending rugged simplicity with removable-top freedom and genuine trail capability. This 1986 Jeep CJ-7, showing 158,355 miles, represents the final model year of the iconic CJ lineage, giving it added appeal among Jeep enthusiasts. Finished in a cheerful Sky Blue over a reupholstered tan leather cabin with a white hard top, this example combines vintage Jeep charm with thoughtful modern usability upgrades, making it a far friendlier classic to enjoy regularly than a bare-bones stock truck.

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Passenger side photo of 1976 Jeep CJ-7

1976 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade Levi's Edition

Current Ask
$28,500

The 1976 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade Levi’s Edition represents one of the most distinctive and collectible versions of Jeep’s classic CJ lineup, combining legendary off-road capability with a unique lifestyle-oriented appearance package. Introduced during Jeep’s transition toward a more refined recreational 4x4 market, the CJ-7 offered improved comfort and versatility while preserving the rugged mechanical character that made the CJ platform famous. The Levi’s Edition added a memorable touch with its denim-inspired interior appointments, creating a special-edition Jeep that stood apart from standard models. Showing approximately 2,507 miles, this example features a factory 304ci V8, TH400 3-speed automatic transmission, and Quadra-Trac 4WD system. Finished in Firecracker Red with a Levi’s Tan interior, it is equipped with a black removable hard top, original Levi’s Edition rear bench seat, black American Racing wheels, power steering, power brakes, and several practical upgrades. According to the current owner, the body tub retains its original paint and remains well preserved, making this CJ-7 a standout example of Jeep’s iconic open-air heritage.

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Current Ask
$32,500

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Current Ask
$57,500

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