Vehicle Description
Jeep created an undeniable winner when it rolled out the CJ5. Such
was the car's appeal that its manufacturer kept it in production
for a full three decades while continuing to release new lines
alongside it. This 1977 Jeep CJ5 is a great representative of the
model - it's an agile mountain goat on wheels and it has fun
written all over it. Its sharp exterior features some nice touches
and there's some respectable power under the hood to propel it over
any obstacle in its way.
While the CJ5 has an extensive military heritage and was designed
with a sort of "no-nonsense" functionality in mind, its appealingly
rugged demeanor attracted quite a legion of civilian fans over the
years. This CJ5 arrives at the present looking pretty darned sharp.
Its black paint is in strong condition, with a good shine from
front to back and a thorough detailing will no doubt take that up a
couple of notches. The close-set headlights have a definite
military spirit to them as they sit in a chrome-finished grille
that contrasts nicely with the rest of the exterior while bracketed
by a pair of KC fog lights with a cowl hood just above to add some
distinction. Come around to the side and you'll find another clue
that this Jeep was designed for real off-road action - its compact
wheelbase contributes to its ability to navigate challenging
terrain. A full soft top, bikini top and soft doors are included,
so there's plenty of versatility on hand, ranging from open-air
mode to a more sheltered driving environment.
The vinyl interior has seen some sprucing up and now features
BesTop front buckets and rear bench seat, so everyone rides in
comfort in this classic. The buckets straddle a generously
proportioned center console that provides some lockable storage
space for valuables, while just in front of it the shift lever
wears a novel baseball gear knob. A billet steering wheel sits on
the column, while just in front of it the dash area is also looking
sharp - its chrome accented instrument panel doesn't show any
serious blemishes. An AM/FM stereo sits at the center and a pair of
auxiliary speakers have been mounted on the rear roll bar. Despite
the CJ5's relatively modest wheelbase, there's plenty of rear seat
legroom on hand.
The 304 cubic inch V8 sitting under the hood has the most
displacement of any engine offered at the time this '77 rolled out
and it's in good form - starting promptly via the pushbutton on the
dash and standing at the ready to power this Jeep over any terrain
you're looking to vanquish. The power plant exhales into a pair of
long tube headers and teams with a 3-speed manual transmission
that's shifting very smoothly. When the call of more rugged
territory beckons, the lever activating 4-wheel drive sits within
easy reach and the feature activates easily - with the CJ5's ample
wheel clearance and strong drivetrain, its ability to handle
obstacles is substantial. Front disc brakes help bring this classic
Jeep to fade resistant stops as it rolls on its set of 15" black
American Racing wheels outfitted with Yokohama A/T-S tires.
Looking sharp, packing plenty of power and offering undeniable
nostalgic appeal, this Jeep CJ5 would be a great acquisition for
the collector and off-road enthusiast alike. Call today!