Vehicle Description
Jeep has recently rolled out a Wrangler-based pickup prototype, but
the idea isn't new. This 1982 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler is proof of
concept thirty years ago, and is dressed in a fantastic
high-quality color scheme that works perfectly with the
all-purpose, do-anything Scrambler's personality. With this 4x4,
you can go anywhere, carry everything, and do it in style!
The CJ8 was a longer version of the CJ7, which had both the benefit
of increasing cargo capacity and improving the on-road ride. Only a
handful were built during six years of production, and the numbers
in 1982 didn't even break 3000, so finding one this nice today is
quite unexpected. It has been neatly maintained and refinished as
needed during its life, and the gorgeous gunmetal gray paint it
wears today has an awesome look that is a lot shinier than you'd
expect for 1982. The doors and hood fit well, correct Scrambler
decals have been updated and reinstalled, and there's a removable
hardtop and steel doors for all-weather comfort. This Jeep also
features a gray spray-in bedliner in the cargo bay (it's strictly a
two-seater) and aggressive rubber flares for the fenders which
allow oversized tires and protect the bodywork when you're off
road. A heavy-duty bumper with grille guard and fog lights, LED
headlights and taillights, a roll bar, a rear-mounted spare, and
tubular steps give it a no-nonsense look that suits it rather
well.
Like all CJs, the CJ8 Scrambler is basic inside, catering to the
guy who understands that playing outside is a dirty affair.
Fortunately, comfort and simplicity can live together in the form
of supportive two-tone gray vinyl bucket seats from BesTop over a
floor protected by a spray-on bedliner. Have fun, get dirty, hose
it all off and do it again, it's the Jeep way. Factory gauges work
with the big, round speedometer in the center of the dash where
it's lived for decades, and there's a modern Kenwood AM/FM/CD
stereo head unit. An aftermarket center console provides some
weatherproof storage and a pair of cup holders (good luck with
those on the trail!), and there's a grab bar for the passenger.
You'll also note there are three pedals on the floor and a 5-speed
manual transmission, making this a Jeep that runs like a much more
modern machine.
To go with its added capabilities, this CJ8 Scrambler carries
Jeep's utterly bulletproof 4.2 liter inline-6 under the squared-off
hood. With plenty of torque to move this 4x4 over any terrain, it
makes pleasant six-cylinder noises and is the perfect partner to
the 5-speed transmission, making climbing around off-road a
low-stress proposition. Nicely detailed with a few shiny bits, it
remains almost entirely stock, which is exactly what you want in
your off-roader. It also offers power steering and brakes to help
out when the going gets tough, and a soundtrack provided by a
correct single exhaust system underneath. Manual-locking hubs
provide the ultimate in reliability and traction, and the
undercarriage shows the results of a lifetime in a warm, dry
climate because it's in fantastic condition. Blacked-out Fuel
aluminum rims have a butch look and carry oversized 32x12.5-15
all-terrain tires.
A neat footnote in Jeep history that's suddenly back in fashion,
this Scrambler is also a great collectable that can still go
anywhere, and you just won't find a nicer one than this. Call
today!