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 1976 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 appealing blue paint is in strong condition because it's very
fresh, with a good shine from front to back. The close-set
headlights have a definite military spirit to them as they sit in a
painted grille that matches perfectly with the rest of the exterior
while bracketed by a pair of fog lights 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. The
aggressive 'bash' bumper was painted white to match the roll bar,
rear bumper, and lower molding - and that contrast really turns
this CJ into a light-colored cruiser you could easily see cruising
down the beach. This Jeep just looks like fun on wheels,
period.
The stock and spartan interior has seen some sprucing up very
recently, and now features fresh Bestop front buckets, so everyone
rides in comfort in this classic. The buckets straddle the tall
shifters for the 3-speed manual transmission and 2-speed transfer
case, and the brand new windshield ahead of the driver still drops
down - one of the coolest features of a classic Jeep. A
leather-wrapped billet steering wheel sits atop an aftermarket tilt
column, while just in front of it the painted dash area is also
looking sharp - its chrome accented instrument panel doesn't show
any serious blemishes. A JVC AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo sits at the center
and a pair of auxiliary Jeep speakers have been mounted on either
side. The roll bar was recently painted, and it bolts right into
the tub, which was full covered with durable, spray-in bedliner
material that is a breeze to clean up after a day at the beach or
on the trails. Despite the CJ5's relatively modest wheelbase,
there's plenty of rear cargo on hand with the rear seat delete,
although an aftermarket replacement could easily be added should
you want to chauffeur around more company.
A 4.2 liter inline 6 cylinder sits under the hood to power this
Jeep over any terrain you might wish to conquer. The engine is in
good form, starting up promptly and running strong thanks to a
newer carb, HEI ignition, and aluminum radiator all on tap. Should
you decide to take temporary leave of the road, with a flick of the
lever just in front of the distinctive shifter, you can engage
4-wheel drive and, with this CJ5's generous wheel clearance and
travel, its ability to handle obstacles is substantial. There are
accommodations for more civilized conditions, as well, as power
steering and power disc brakes help provide the road manners you'd
want in a frequent driver. This timeless 4-wheel drive classic sits
on a set of flashy wheels, outfitted with sizable 255/70/16
all-terrain 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!
