The Wrangler is not afraid of controversy ? the original was the
most controversial vehicle Jeep had ever introduced. Stored in our
climate-controlled showroom (after doing a roll in the sand with
the M249) in Aiken, South Carolina. Visit us online at
www.carcaveusa.com or watch the walkthrough available at our
Youtube channel coming soon.Simple and easy finance options are
available through our classic car preferred lenders, Woodside
Credit ( and Collector Car Lending ( With knowledgeable teams that
understand the value of your unique vehicle, an accessible online
form that helps you find the best terms, and a quick response time,
classic car lenders can help you drive off in your dream
vehicle.Highlights4L Straight 6 Engine with 4WDUnderdash A/CBesTop
Soft TopAX-15 transmission and NP231 transfer caseThe CJ,
short-hand for Civilian Jeep, had been in production since the end
of WWII. By the eighties, AMC was looking to overhaul their
4-wheel-drive veteran for a new group of buyers. While not exact
equals in the marketplace, Jeep and AMC's rivals in Detroit had
updated their offerings with the Blazer and Bronco, which found
more footing in the civilized world. The first Jeep 'Wrangler,' or
YJ, was garnished in a bevvy of special trim packages that speak to
the eighties' party atmosphere ? we're looking at you,
Coutach-esque Renegade! ? and a continuous line up updates over the
YJ's lifespan helped to meet the public's desire for a more refined
Jeep.To start, the chassis in the YJ was updated from the CJ, to
give the vehicle a wider stance. The frame rails were pushed out,
which widened the leaf springs' grip on the solid front- and
rear-axles. This, along with the addition of panhard bars for
lateral stability, greatly improved the highway handling and
drivability over the old CJ. This didn't hurt the YJ's offroad
chops, and a few minutes with a ratchet to disconnect the swaybar,
and it'd outflex the CJ easily. But what really shook up the scene
was the now-iconic headlights.Square ones.The 7-inch round sealed
beams that had been a part of the Jeep's identity, surviving
through their experimental years in the '50s and '60s, had been
replaced to align the YJ with the upcoming XZ Cherokee. Along with
the tamed suspension, the diehards derided the YJ for years as the
lesser machine, but history has proven otherwise. While it may have
been a knock on Jeep's street cred, the reality was that these
changes, overall, were vital in establishing the Wrangler as
today's leader in the 4x4 segment, and sales soared. Today, they're
still one of the best deals in the vintage 4x4 world,
underappreciated by their original audience but beloved by those
who grew up in the eighties and nineties.This particular 1993 is a
true beauty, originally sold in California before spending most of
its life in Georgia. It was clearly a cherished machine, with the
original interior and paint (the same Sand Beige Metallic used by
the Jurassic Park film crew) in excellent condition. Unlike most
YJs today, this thing is practically all-original, and is the
analog solution to today's digitized four-wheelers. You don't roll
down the power windows, you totally remove them from the
half-doors. While this vehicle is electronically fuel-injected, so
it starts easily and reliably in all kinds of weather, the
manually-shifted AX-15 transmission and NP231 transfer case is a
delight. And, above all else, this YJ benefits from its later
production years with the venerable 4.0 straight-six engine under
the hood, providing excellent torque and performance in modern
traffic while still being well-supported.The Sahara package also
further tames this Wrangler, with full carpets and comfortable, and
unique, forest green bucket seats up front with a simple bench in
back. The dash has a full complement of analog gauges, and it has
been updated with a CD player and newer speakers along with an
underdash A/C system.But why would you use that? This thing is
begging to have its BesTop canvas roof pulled back, half-doors
freed of their containment ? it's the perfect machine for cruising
backroads out to the coast in, or heading out west to explore Moab.
With an example this clean, you've either got the perfect
foundation for your own vintage Jeep build or a loyal companion for
years to come.Bought in California and kept in Georgia, this
southern-owned Wrangler spent no part of its life driving over
salted roads. There is no corrosion hiding in the chassis. The low
mileage reads on the exterior and the interior, and its clean
history is backed up by the CarFax, which is available upon
request.This Jeep has not been heavily modified, and the lack of
interference is evident in the driving experience. This Wrangler
has not been 'built' into something it was never meant to be, but
remains the Wrangler as intended.FeaturesOriginal interior and
exteriorDiscover STT Pro Cooper Tires 31x10.50RI 5LTKenwood Excelon
KDC-X494 CD Receiver with USB and RadioZip down windowsJBL Speakers
in support pillarsSand Beige MetallicFront bumperTow hooksCloth
interiorLocking cubbyCupholdersLeather side storage pockets on
doorsLeather sun visorsRubber BesTop floormatsHitch RecieverSwing
out trunk doorJeep Black OEM wheelsWhat you're left with here is
increasingly rare: a straight, uncorrupted YJ that still reflects
the intent of the original machine. To see it in person or to see
vehicle documents, stop by our Aiken, SC showroom or give us a call
at (803) 262 4742.
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