Vehicle Description
Somewhere between mean trail machine and cool boulevard cruiser
lies this 1986 Jeep CJ7 Renegade. With bold paint, a new soft top,
and overall rugged 4x4 prowess, this icon can truly do everything
it was built for, and fit in anywhere. And it's hard to do that
with any other vehicle for this price.
The CJ7 is the quintessential Jeep, combining the classic upright
grille, topless fun, and a rugged but friendly demeanor. The
Renegade was the top-of-the-line and it looks the part, especially
dressed in its factory-correct Orange Bronze. In fact, more than
just the paint, this Jeep is a true standout by how stock it
everything looks. The bumpers, hood latches, and the full body
Renegade-specific striping give this an untouched and retro cool
appearance. This one looks like it has been kept correctly, right
down to the bright wheels with Jeep center caps. Speaking of
wheels, the best part of a Jeep's jewelry is the swing-away hatch
with full-size spare.
The new black soft top and doors were a great investment, but we
all really enjoy it when these Jeeps are open to the world. That's
why we love the level of preservation/restoration inside. Nearly
everything looks new, including the rugged black vinyl seating. The
front buckets are comfortable on the trail, and when it's time to
go out on the town, they combine with newer carpeting for a quite
sharp package. This one has all the right features you could want,
including an AM/FM/CD stereo with aux input for your iPod. You'll
slip behind the grippy sports steering wheel, and the original
gauge package is bright and clear against the exterior-matching
panel - so you always know where you stand, even out on the
trail.
Under the hood is the original 258 cubic-inch inline-six motor.
It's a long established powerplant for Jeep that has proven its
reliability and continues to have easy parts availability. Torquey
and robust, this is the engine you want pulling through daily
traffic, or the worst slop Mother Nature can throw at you. The
five-speed automatic transmission is great for everyday driving,
and when the pavement ends, the Dana 300 transfer case and
seriously beefy axles at both ends keep you moving with ease. Low
range gives it rock-crawling stability, but thanks to the modern
all-terrain tires, it can cruise easily at highway speeds, too. In
fact, with its power steering and discs up front, this CJ7 is just
as comfortable being a city slicker on the weekdays, as it is a
country climber on the weekends.
Complete with owner's manual, you're looking at an icon that has
been painstakingly preserved and was given just the right upgrades
to keep it a useful classic in the modern world. It's a total
package Jeep that with this quality, won't stay here long at this
price. Call now!