Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1982 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade.
At over 40 years old, this all-terrain utility Jeep delivers both vintage looks and rugged versatility. Retro graphics, tubular bumpers, and fender flares give the right amount of curb appeal. It is being offered for sale by a dealer in Missouri with a clear title and upgrades including 35-inch Toyo tires, a CD audio system, a Rough Country suspension lift, and a removable hardtop.
The longstanding CJ, or ‘civilian Jeep’, evolved from a military-grade off-road vehicle during World War II and dates back to the mid-1940s under the Willys-Overland company. Over 1.5 million CJs were eventually produced over a period of about four decades through the 1980s. When the CJ-7 generation debuted in 1976, its wheelbase had been stretched by 10 inches, the chassis utilized twin C-section rails, and the rear end was modified to allow the suspension to be mounted closer to the body.
According to its accident-free CARFAX report which starts in 1996, this CJ spent much of its life in Oklahoma and was registered in the Tulsa area before being relocated to Missouri in 2012. It has resided there ever since, and it last changed hands in December of last year. The listing doesn’t specify exactly when some of the upgrades were installed, but this Jeep appears to have been enthusiast-owned since it has features like black tubular bumpers, fender flares, taillight guards, and a full-size spare tire out back.
The well-presented interior shows garnet red vinyl bucket seats which match the door panels. The odometer shows 97,427 miles, which lines up with the last reading of 93,329 miles on the CARFAX report in 2012. True mileage on the chassis is unknown, however.
There were six different engines and four different transmissions available during this generation. This CJ-7 draws power from a 4.2-liter inline-six mated to a rebuilt five-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. As far as tech specs are concerned, one of the most important components of this build is its suspension. A Rough Country lift was installed that included springs, bushings, shocks, and hardware.
The CJ-7 was followed by the YJ-Series Wrangler but continues to be a favorite among Jeep enthusiasts and automotive collectors in general. This could be your best chance to snag a clean and tastefully-modified example.
The auction for this 1982 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade ends Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 12:45 p.m. (PDT)
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