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- 1986 Jeep CJ-7
- 4.2L Naturally Aspirated I6
- 2-Barrel Carburetor
- 4-Speed Manual
- 4WD
- Sky Blue Exterior
- Tan Leather Interior
- White Hard Top w/ Sunroof
- Air Conditioning & Heater
- Aftermarket Sound System
- Aftermarket Backup Camera
- Aftermarket LED Lighting (Front & Rear)
- Aftermarket Front & Rear Bumper
- Custom Paint Job
- Reupholstered Interior
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.
Exterior and Interior
The exterior of this 1986 Jeep CJ-7 embraces the unmistakable upright proportions and go-anywhere character that made the CJ a legend. Finished in custom Sky Blue with a contrasting white hard top, this Jeep presents a playful yet authentic vintage off-road personality. The hard top’s integrated sunroof adds a welcome open-air touch without fully sacrificing weather protection, while upgraded LED lighting front and rear improves visibility and modern usability. Aftermarket front and rear bumpers enhance the rugged appearance and suggest improved practicality for trail use or recovery scenarios. Combined with its short wheelbase stance and iconic round-headlamp front end, this CJ remains instantly recognizable as a true classic Jeep. The interior of this 1986 Jeep CJ-7 has been thoughtfully updated to offer far greater comfort than many surviving examples. Reupholstered tan leather seating gives the cabin a more upscale and inviting feel, while still preserving the rugged simplicity expected of a classic Jeep. Air conditioning and heat significantly improve usability across varying climates, making this CJ much easier to enjoy regularly. Modern additions such as an aftermarket sound system and backup camera help bridge the gap between vintage character and present-day convenience. It remains unmistakably utilitarian, but far more accommodating than a factory-spec workhorse.
Engine
Power comes from Jeep’s dependable 4.2-liter naturally aspirated inline-six, an engine widely appreciated for its durability, low-end torque, and honest simplicity. Fed by a 2-barrel carburetor and paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, this drivetrain delivers the kind of mechanical, fully engaged driving experience that defines classic 4x4 ownership. Power is routed through a traditional four-wheel-drive system with a 2-speed transfer case, giving the CJ the off-road capability that built Jeep’s reputation long before luxury SUVs entered the picture. While performance is modest by modern standards, the 4.2’s tractable nature and rugged construction make it ideally suited to the CJ’s intended mission. With its final-year status, updated comfort features, and classic Jeep character intact, this example offers a compelling blend of nostalgia and usability.
This 1982 Jeep CJ-7 represents the classic Jeep formula taken to an enthusiast level, combining vintage 4x4 character with a comprehensive off-road build. Showing approximately 4,831 miles since the build, this CJ-7 has been extensively upgraded with a reinforced and powder-coated frame, Mountain Off-Road Enterprises suspension components, upgraded axles, four-wheel disc brakes, and a strengthened drivetrain designed for serious trail use. Finished in white with a black interior, it features a Clifford Performance blueprinted 292ci inline-six, NV4500 5-speed manual transmission, Atlas transfer case, MasterCraft Baja RS suspension seats, and a long list of purpose-built improvements. With the current owner reporting approximately 4 inches of additional width over stock axles and only a few thousand miles since completion, this CJ-7 represents a highly customized interpretation of Jeep’s legendary open-air 4x4 platform.
The CJ-7 sits right in the sweet spot of classic Jeep history: compact, simple, unapologetically mechanical, and still built around the kind of body-on-frame 4x4 formula enthusiasts love. This 1986 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade takes that foundation and adds a long list of thoughtful upgrades, with the current owner reporting that the build took approximately two years to complete. Showing just 1,210 miles, it combines its classic Renegade identity with modernized fueling and ignition, a 5-speed manual transmission, a 2-inch suspension lift, a TDK frame, upgraded instrumentation, and a refreshed interior. Finished in Chevrolet Shark Gray with a black hard top, it has the rugged stance of a traditional CJ while bringing in just enough modern hardware to make it a particularly appealing enthusiast build.
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.
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.
This 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara takes the familiar TJ platform and gives it a much more personalized off-road character through a long list of visual and mechanical upgrades. Showing approximately 142,377 miles, it stands out immediately with its custom purple exterior finish, lifted stance, black hardtop, and matching purple accents throughout. Under the hood is a 4.0L Newcomer Racing naturally aspirated inline-6 paired with a 42RLE 4-speed automatic transmission and 4WD, while upgrades including a 3.5-inch suspension lift, Bilstein shocks, K&N intake, rock sliders, aftermarket bumpers, and recovery hardware give this Wrangler a more purposeful trail-ready presentation.
The 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup is one of Chevrolet’s most unconventional utility vehicles, combining a forward-control cab with the Corvair’s rear-mounted, air-cooled powertrain and a genuinely clever side-loading pickup bed. Showing 23,258 miles, this example is powered by a 145ci air-cooled flat-six with dual single-barrel carburetors and a 4-speed manual transmission. Its signature passenger-side loading ramp, rear-mounted engine, compact proportions, and distinctive cab-over styling give the Rampside an identity unlike virtually any other American pickup of the period.
The K5 Blazer is one of the defining full-size American 4x4s of its era, combining the hardware of a traditional Chevrolet truck with a shorter two-door body and removable roof. This 1984 Chevrolet K5 Blazer shows 52,293 miles and keeps that classic formula intact with V8 power, an automatic transmission, dual-range four-wheel drive, and solid axles. Its removable fiberglass hardtop adds the open-air element that helped distinguish the K5 from conventional SUVs, while the period-style Rally wheels, BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, and burgundy cabin complete the unmistakably 1980s presentation.
Few vintage 4x4s have the enthusiast following of the first-generation Ford Bronco, and this 1971 Ford Bronco Restomod takes that classic formula in a decidedly performance-oriented direction. Showing approximately 2,242 miles, this build combines a 302ci Ford Racing crate V8 with a Holley 570 CFM Street Avenger 4-barrel carburetor, a 3-speed manual transmission, and four-wheel drive. Finished in Wimbledon White and Guardsman Blue with dual Blue stripes, it also features James Duff suspension, Dana 44 and Ford 9-inch axle hardware, Warn locking hubs, roadster-style doors, a family-style roll cage, and a long list of custom audio and trim upgrades. The result is a Bronco that retains its unmistakable early off-road character while incorporating the mechanical and aesthetic touches enthusiasts look for in a thoughtfully executed restomod.
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