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Jeep’s CJ series led to what we know and love as the Jeep Wrangler today. Yes, one of Jeep’s most iconic models owes its existence to a model that debuted in 1944, and saw more than 1.5 million examples made until 1986. When World War II was coming to a conclusion, Willys-Overland knew that the market for their military Jeep would soon dry up. So, what they did was to adapt it for civilian use, particularly agricultural purposes. They realized that this would mean a fair bit of strengthening the drivetrain and some practical considerations. After all, unlike a battlefield Jeep with a lifespan of months, a civilian Jeep would work hard in the fields for years on end. The CJ series first debuted for public consumption with the CJ-2A or Universal Jeep. Throughout the years, the series progressed and we got the CJ-8 in 1981. Made until 1986, it sported a longer wheelbase and gained the name of Scrambler. Today, here’s a 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler for sale in Steamboat Springs, Colorado with 12,304 miles to its name. It’s a great classic off-roader to pick up, and, more importantly, one that can still get its wheels dirty if needed.
This 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler looks amazing with its bright red paint job, removable doors, removable soft top and fold-down windshield. Many of these features are present on today’s Wrangler as well, offering the driver and passengers a truly awesome open-air experience when off-roading. This classic off-roader also comes with the right shoes on its white wheels; a set of Goodyear Wrangler AT/S tires. The interior – if you can call it that – of this 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler features gray seating for up to four adults. It’s a sparse interior as you’d expect, but the addition of a modern Kenwood radio with Bluetooth and USB ensures that you can listen to some music while mud-plugging.
Powering this 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler is a time-tested 4.2-liter naturally aspirated in-line six-cylinder engine, mated with a 4-speed manual gearbox. The vehicle features a Dana 300 part-time 4WD transfer case. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums, ensuring that you can safely drive around town too.
Jeep’s CJ series led to what we know and love as the Jeep Wrangler today. Yes, one of Jeep’s most iconic models owes its existence to a model that debuted in 1944, and saw more than 1.5 million examples made until 1986. When World War II was coming to a conclusion, Willys-Overland knew that the market for their military Jeep would soon dry up. So, what they did was to adapt it for civilian use, particularly agricultural purposes. They realized that this would mean a fair bit of strengthening the drivetrain and some practical considerations. After all, unlike a battlefield Jeep with a lifespan of months, a civilian Jeep would work hard in the fields for years on end. The CJ series first debuted for public consumption with the CJ-2A or Universal Jeep. Throughout the years, the series progressed and we got the CJ-8 in 1981. Made until 1986, it sported a longer wheelbase and gained the name of Scrambler. Today, here’s a 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler for sale in Steamboat Springs, Colorado with 12,304 miles to its name. It’s a great classic off-roader to pick up, and, more importantly, one that can still get its wheels dirty if needed.
The Jeep CJ series is well-regarded, since it’s the first civilian product from this prolific American automaker since the famous World War II military Jeep. In fact, CJ stands for Civilian Jeep. The CJ series came about in 1944, and went through CJ-1, CJ-2, etc. The last of the series was the CJ-10A, which bowed out in 1986, to make way for the Jeep Wrangler. Along the way, the CJ-8 would emerge in 1981, as a long-wheelbase variant of the CJ-7. This particular 1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler is up for sale with 120,000 miles on the clock, but was reportedly professionally restored and rebuilt approximately 10-12 years ago. It’s also got plenty of interesting features that we’d love to tell you about.
The JL generation of Jeep Wrangler was introduced in 2017, and can be considered to be the spiritual successor to the classic Willys Jeep CJ that started off the whole Jeep mania in America and elsewhere around the world. Sporting many design similarities, most notably in its face, and offering excellent off-road abilities from the factory, the JL-generation Wrangler makes for a fantastic family fun and adventure vehicle. Today’s 2024 Jeep Wrangler is a bit different because it’s been extensively modified to take you almost anywhere you please to go. With just 390 miles on the clock, this blue beauty is available in Wappingers Falls, New York.
The iconic Willys Jeep is a reminder of what can happen when military vehicles are the basis of inspiration for something aimed at civilian use. When World War II ended, Willys-Overland knew that the demand for military Jeeps would die. Smartly, they realized that with some updates and adjustments, this battlefield stalwart could offer fantastic utility to aspiring Americans, particularly those engaged in agriculture. Hence, the CJ or Civilian Jeep line-up was born in 1944. It was made until 1986 across multiple iterations, each one with many updates and enhancements over the last. Today, we’ve got a 1958 Willys Jeep CJ-5 from Gulfport, Mississippi for sale. This timeless classic off-roader has received quite a few updates, making it a fine addition to any car collection.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee was introduced in 1992, as the successor to the Cherokee. It was the first Jeep to emerge after Chrysler took over this iconic American off-road manufacturer, and has sold exceptionally well. The Grand Cherokee is known for its blend of off-road ability, tough capability, family friendliness and array of luxury features. Today, we’ve got a fourth-generation 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT that comes with all that, plus a brawny V8 under the hood. This 51,500-mile machine resides in Des Peres, Missouri, and includes the Trailer Tow Group IV, High Performance Audio and so much more. If you’re on the hunt for a proper family off-roader that doesn’t compromise on-road comfort and luxury, this vehicle is an ideal candidate.
The iconic Willys Jeep is a reminder of what can happen when military vehicles are the basis of inspiration for something aimed at civilian use. When World War II ended, Willys-Overland knew that the demand for military Jeeps would die. Smartly, they realized that with some updates and adjustments, this battlefield stalwart could offer fantastic utility to aspiring Americans, particularly those engaged in agriculture. Hence, the CJ or Civilian Jeep line-up was born in 1944. It was made until 1986 across multiple iterations, each one with many updates and enhancements over the last. Today, we’ve got a 1958 Willys Jeep CJ-5 from Gulfport, Mississippi for sale. This timeless classic off-roader has received quite a few updates, making it a fine addition to any car collection.
The quirky Chevy El Camino raised quite a few eyebrows when the model made it to the market in 1959. From the front half, it was a coupe. Then, the rear half blended into a pickup truck with a full cargo bed on offer. The type was called the coupe utility. Most importantly, it didn’t have the typical body-on-frame stance of a pickup truck. For example, the passenger cabin and the truck bed flowed into each other like one smooth silhouette. That’s because the Chevy El Camino was based on car platforms. Initially, the Biscayne served as its basis, then the Chevelle and finally GM’s G-Body platform. Today, we’ve got a 1979 Chevrolet El Camino which hails from the fifth generation of this well-known nameplate. The fifth generation was, sadly, the last, terminating production in 1987, so this vehicle is quite a definitive classic to own and drive. Bearing a decent 115,638 miles, you can see that this Madisonville, Kentucky-based coupe utility has led an interesting life.
The Toyota Land Cruiser: It’s one of the top off-roaders in the world, with a rich history dating back to 1951, making it Toyota’s longest-running nameplate. For many, a Land Cruiser is the best four-by-four, full stop. Others have made similar vehicles and continue to do so, but few can touch a properly driven and purposefully upgraded Land Cruiser in the truly rough stuff of the wilderness. Plus, the Land Cruiser has a distinctive reputation for reliability that few of its rivals can even come close to. There’s a popular saying “others may take you there but a Land Cruiser will bring you home”. So, if you’re a Land Cruiser aficionado or just looking to buy a weekend off-roader, check out this 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Restomod from Dania Beach, Florida. With a full restoration under its belt, this timeless machine has reportedly done just 185 miles since then, and packs some neat modern features too.
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