Vehicle Description
The Jeep CJ5 enjoyed an incredible 29-year production run - no
doubt one of the longest in automotive history - and cut its teeth
as a bona fide descendant of the Willys military vehicles put to
work in the aftermath of the Korean War. You don't see all that
many CJ5s on the road nowadays and certainly far fewer that possess
anything near the magnetism of this 1976 Jeep CJ5 Golden Eagle
Tribute. Its high impact exterior combines with a potent big block
standing by eagerly beneath the decorative hood to propel this
classic over rugged terrain.
Sure, the model may have been designed with practical utility as a
priority, but it sure looks great dressed up like this. The black
paint is in fine condition, covering the Jeep's relatively compact
form with a strong shine that would prompt you to take a second
look at this classic all-terrain vehicle even if it wasn't
ornamented with its eye-catching namesake Eagle decal and prominent
lettering over its hood. The color combo is great - those golden
accents still have their razor-sharp edges and really pop against
their dark backdrop. In addition to its considerable visual appeal,
it's well-equipped for action, with a WARN XD 9000i Winch with a
remote cable perched on the front bumper and a push guard in place
to ward off contact with any obstacles that may stand in its path.
A 4" lift strikes just the right balance, adding welcome wheel
clearance that comes in handy while off the asphalt while not
disrupting the ride to the extent it would make city driving a
chore. This Jeep cuts quite an appearance while in open-air form
and a bikini top comes included for driving in a little more
sheltered environment.
A fresh-looking interior waits inside. The saddle brown buckets up
front are part of the Levis package this workhorse left the
assembly line, which equipped them with distinctive covers that mix
vinyl and cloth and feature button ornamentation on their surfaces
that, along with the bench seat in back, still appear nice and
clean. Farther forward, the factory style gauges are surrounded by
a chrome instrument panel that's in top form - all of them function
as intended and are easily readable behind clear lenses. A supple
looking dash pad runs across the top of the dash and a relatively
modern Pioneer AM/FM/CD player sits at the center to provide the
tunes for your adventures but it will need a little attention to
get back online.
The 401 cubic inch V8 now residing in the engine bay offers far
more power than any of the powerplant options that were available
when this '76 debuted, equipping this Jeep with the muscle to
easily face any terrain you might wish to conquer. Fed by a
4-barrel carb, the engine is in good form, starting up promptly and
sounding awesome as it sings into the pair of added Dynomax
mufflers. For those times when you decide to take temporary leave
of paved roads, with a flick of the lever sitting side by side with
the Hurst shifter inside the cabin, you can engage 4-wheel drive -
this CJ5's generous wheel clearance and outstanding power make it
well equipped to handle the experience. This timeless 4-wheel drive
classic rides on a set of 15" steel wheels, outfitted with sizable
35x12.5R15LT Mickey Thompson tires.
Possessing a great combination of vintage curb appeal and eager
power, this 1976 Jeep CJ5 Golden Eagle Tribute would be a perfect
acquisition for the off-road enthusiast looking to inject some
classic aesthetics and charisma into their adventures. Call
today!
