Vehicle Description
When it comes to 'old school cool', it doesn't get much better than
a vintage Jeep. Comfortably accommodating four passengers, and
boasting the ability to conquer almost any terrain, these fabled
off-roaders combine the best characteristics of a vintage truck
with the straight up utility of a military-spec runabout. And, in
ultimate homage to golden age Detroit design, they seem to ALWAYS
look great! Wrapping Levi's-themed vinyl and a bored 304 V8/4-speed
powertrain in timeless Golden Eagle aesthetics, this all-American
ute is one of the coolest classics on the market!
LEGENDARY BLACK AND GOLD
Nearly every iconic Jeep has a following, but the legendary CJ is
arguably the most sought after 4x4 of all time. Introduced in 1954
as a more civilian-friendly unit, the CJ-5 was billed as "the
universal Jeep" that could serve as "the world's most useful
vehicle". This 1980 model wraps all that worldly swagger in a
detailed, ground-up restoration that, according to its professional
restorer, is founded on solid, one-owner sheetmetal. At the front
of the SUVs rich 2-stage paint, a polished bumper protects a
gold-lined grille that's finished with stainless-trimmed headlights
and clear parking lamps. Behind those torches, an iconic Golden
Eagle hood, secured by polished lanyards, leads the eye to a
folding windshield that's propped between satin wipers, a factory
antenna and painted mirrors. Those mirrors reflect a door less
profile, which centers polished rockers between monochromatic
pipes, monochromatic flares, tight Bestop canvas and small Levi's
decals. And at the back of this gold-lined brute, factory
taillights illuminate polished bumperettes, small Jeep emblems and
a full-size spare tire.
ALL JEEP!
Hoist the hood and you'll find 304 cubic inches of proven AMC V8
power that, thanks to a comprehensive rebuild, sports a
professional .030 overbore. At the top of that mill, a polished air
cleaner funnels oxygen through a big Holley 4-barrel carburetor to
a lightweight Edelbrock aluminum intake. That intake feeds a blue
block, which spins mild internals beneath cast iron heads,
color-keyed valve covers and a stainless-capped oil tube. In front
of that tube, loomed 7mm Suppression Cables, snapped to a quality
points distributor, trace long headers. And in front of those
tubes, a factory radiator keeps an eye on temps.
TOUGH AS NAILS
Crawling under this rig reveals a sturdy chassis that, given this
CJ's fresh restoration, is clean and 100% weather-free. Power meets
the pavement through a reliable 4-speed transmission, which rides
between a professionally rebuilt transfer case and professionally
rebuilt 10 and 12-bolt axles. That drivetrain rolls on a
powder-coated frame that's stretched over factory springs and spry
Rancho shocks. That frame is stopped by a traditional combination
of disc and drum brakes. Exhaust flows through throaty side pipes.
And at the corners of the floor, gold steelies twist a quartet of
31x10.50R15 BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/As around quality Warn
hubs.
ALL BUTTONED UP
Inside this classic you'll find an airy cockpit that's clean, tight
and squared away thanks to Kirk's Kustom Upholstery of Corryton,
Tennessee. $800 worth of familiar Levi's buttons adorns bucket seat
interior that provide enough comfort for four adults. Front and
center, a Jeep-branded dash frames rebuilt factory telemetry. Clean
carpet traces factory shifters. The driver spins a tilting Jeep
steering wheel. And everyone stays safe thanks to a Bestop-padded
roll bar.
Sporting a solid body, timeless paint, trick vinyl and a stout
drivetrain, this sweet Jeep literally has it all! Looking for a
high-riding head turner with great performance and serious appeal?
Your search is officially over!
HIGHLIGHTS
Golden Eagle themed CJ-5 that's benefitted from a professional,
ground-up restoration
304 cubic inch AMC V8 / .030 overbore
4-speed manual transmission
Front disc and rear drum brakes
Powder-coated frame
Levi's-themed interior
Bestop roof / Bestop roll bar padding
Warn hubs / 31x10.50R15 BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A tires
Side-exit exhaust
Restoration photos
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world