Vehicle Description
Hard to have more fun on four wheels than with a Jeep CJ-7! This
1979 Jeep CJ-7, with a bright white paint job and a venerable 258
inline-six engine mated to a 3-speed manual transmission, likely
hasn't seen as much as a gravel road, let alone serious
off-roading, but it's ready, willing, and able to tackle just about
anything you throw at it should you choose.
We're finally getting to the point where these CJs are legitimate
collector's items and this CJ, with a few choice aesthetic upgrades
and a moderate lift, is ready for all the elements. It was
repainted several years ago to a decent driver-quality level and
still has a soft shine atop solid bodywork that suggests this Jeep
has always been loved. Far from perfect - like any good Jeep with
solid bones that's been driven and enjoyed - there are few
imperfections here and there, but they're quickly forgiven the
first time you're smiling ear-to-ear behind the wheel. The CJ's
shape is unmistakable, especially with the full doors and soft top
in place, and with that very bright white paint job offset by the
black oversized fender flares, and tubular brush guard, bumpers,
and step bars, it looks awesome. Thanks to good workmanship
throughout, it feels tight and fits together quite well, and while
a lot of these CJs led hard lives, this one has obviously been
taking it fairly easy since it left the dealership. Heck, some Jeep
guys might scoff at how bright and shiny this one is, but with that
tough roll bar sticking out from inside, running lights atop the
front bumper and at either side of the windshield, and the lifted
stance crouching over those flashy wheels, I don't think anyone
will question its off-road credentials. A black soft top fits tight
over the cabin, matching the cover over the spare tire, and a few
extra decals at the profiles add some interesting pop to the
otherwise monochromatic finish.
The interior has been neatly redone, and it's no longer full of the
familiar low-maintenance Jeep stuff that one might expect. Instead,
you get sporty, high-back buckets wrapped in weatherproof seat
covers, a stock rear bench decked out the same way, a Tuffy box
center console, along with stock door panel inserts on the white
doors that continue the two-tone color theme. The floors are
covered in black carpeting, a sign of sophisticated refinement
that's rather rare for a Jeep of this vintage, and a white, 6-point
roll cage adds extra safety. The white dash has been adorned with
performance decals and it features a stock-style chrome bezel
equipped with factory gauges, augmented with a couple auxiliary
units attached below, along with a black grab bar above the glove
compartment. Like most CJ's, options are sparse, but you do get a
Jensen AM/FM/Cassette player in the center of the dash, a tall
shifter with a billet knob that controls the 3-speed manual
transmission, aluminum racing pedals, and a thick-rimmed, 3-spoke
steering wheel with a Jeep cover. Overhead that a robust roll cage
is partially wrapped in padded vinyl, seatbelts remain fore and aft
for added safety inside, and there's even a bit of storage space
behind the rear bench.
The venerable 258 cubic inch inline-6 (aka the 4.2L) standing by
underneath the hood is one of the most reliable powertrains ever to
be built, and off-roaders and weekend-warriors alike have trusted
it to carry them through any situation for decades. The engine bay
presents fairly well, with black paint on the firewall and inner
fenders, neatly organized components, and a black valve cover that
matches the original snorkeled air cleaner up top. The
well-maintained straight-6 pairs with a highly desirable manual
gearbox that extracts maximum performance from its output, and even
though it's not a burner off the line, it's plenty peppy with a
great torque curve in every gear. 4-wheel drive agility is
activated with its lever within easy reach of the driver, and the
heavy-duty axles are strong enough to take this Jeep up and down
mountains with ease. In keeping with Jeep's intention to arm the
model with good road manners on asphalt and more rugged terrain
alike, power steering makes for easy navigation, while front disc
brakes provide low-effort, fade-resistant stopping ability. This
sharp looking classic rides on a bright set of 15-inch chrome
wheels outfitted with beefy 32x11.5x15 BFGoodrich T/A white-letter
off-road tires.
Ready for the daily grind and/or weekend dirt? You'd better believe
it. Not many CJs are presented and ready to go at this dialed-in
level, so when you find one this nice, don't hesitate. Call
today!