Vehicle Description
Classic Car Addict is excited to present this 4x4 1972 Jeep CJ-5
for sale in our Mesa, Arizona showroom. The Jeep CJ models are a
series and a range of small, open-bodied off-road vehicles and
compact pickup trucks, built and sold by several successive
incarnations of the Jeep automobile marque from 1945 through 1986.
After the CJ-5, round fenders and headlamps were nonnegotiable
among Jeepers.
The 1972 model year brought significant changes to the CJ-5.
American Motors began fitting their own engines, which also
required changes to both body and chassis. Also in 1972, AMC's 304
cu in (5.0 L) V8 engine became available, which upgraded the
power-to-weight ratio to a level comparable to a V8 muscle-car.
Other drive-train changes included a new front axle - a
full-floating, open-knuckle Dana 30, which was both 25 lbs. lighter
and reduced the turning circle by 6 ft.
The interior needs a little love, as shown in the pictures. You
could reupholster the seats, or just add seat covers. The painted
steel dash is clean and presentable. It features a GT Grant black
steering wheel that has a "suicide" knob. There are some auxiliary
SUN gauges that were installed as well during the engine rebuild. A
Craig CB transceiver is also mounted to the dash. Odometer shows 38
miles, but consignor states its more like 3830.
This is an original paint survivor painted in Butterscotch Gold,
which is a rare color. It also has the very rare Arctic hard top
and doors with roll up glass windows. This top is a Jeep "special
equipment" option.
This Jeep has been stored for a few years. They did rebuild the 360
V8 in 2015 and put less than 5,000 on the rebuild. They installed
an RV cam when they did the engine rebuild. Upgraded the HEI
distributor, Edelbrock manifold, Edelbrock two-barrel carburetor
and a new custom clutch. The engine runs well without excessive
smoke. She rolls on BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires, 33x12.50R15LT
all the way around.
We do have a few recent receipts from the seller that will be
included in the sale. The Jeep will be sold on a clean Arizona
title. Call Classic Car Addict today to own this awesome piece of
history, 480-256-1459. And be sure to check out all of our socials,
under Classic Car Addict. And watch a full walkaround and driving
video on our YouTube channel, Classic Car Addicts. We appreciate
the support!
