For Sale: 1970 Jeep Kaiser Jeep CJ5 in Bellevue, Washington

Restored 1970 Kaiser Jeep CJ5 'Open Body' in Spring Green with Black Interior. This fantastic example has the optional, very rare and desired 225ci/160hp Dauntless (Buick) V6 Engine under the hood, (which is correct for this truck), backed by a Borg-Warner 3-Speed Manual Gearbox with Over-Drive. Warn Locking Hubs, Steel Wheels with Off-Road Tires, Correct Oil-Bath Air Cleaner Assembly, Temp Gauge, Heater and Defroster, Vinyl Upholstery, Carpeting, Soft Top, Removable Soft Side Doors, Fold-Down Windshield, Bench Seat, Courtesy Lamp, Extra Wheels and Tires, New Battery. This completely restored, (older restoration), shows very well throughout with a nicely finished undercarriage, and it runs and drives flawlessly. Well maintained, properly serviced and caringly stored, this Kaiser CJ5 will make a fine addition to any garage.The CJ-5 has the distinct honor of being a vehicle that was hard to kill off. It came in 1954 and left in 1984. The CJ-5 was a bit bigger/longer than the CJ-3B and was based on the round-fendered '51 M38A1. Willys gave its latest Jeep Universal model lots of newness at launch. Completely new! New ruggedness! New dependability! New comfort! New versatility! The CJ-5 was stepping it up in the brakes, suspension, seating, and even the glovebox (now with cover!) departments. A new instrument panel, larger windshield, and hand brake were selling points. The CJ-5 graduated from Willys to Kaiser and then to AMC. The short wheelbase and narrow frame of the CJ Jeeps allowed them to fit into places where full-size 4x4 trucks could not go. Their ability to maneuver over rough terrain made them ideal for park maintenance vehicles, forest fire protection, and transporting equipment and supplies to hard-to-reach places. Also helping them gain popularity was their low cost of repairs and operation. The push was that the Universal Jeep was truly universal--stick it in agriculture, public service, transportation, communications, industry, and it would do the job--from street sweeping to "acting as a public address vehicle" because it was "the world's most useful vehicle".Kaiser Jeep was the result of the merger between the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation, and the Willys-Overland Company. Willys-Overland had survived World War II by producing the Jeep vehicle for the armed forces, and Jeep was considered the crown jewel of Willys-Overland. American Motors Corporation (AMC), looking to expand their product line, had on a couple of occasions entered into negotiations with Kaiser executives with the intent of purchasing the company. The deal was finalized in 1970, and Kaiser Jeep became "Jeep Corporation," a wholly owned subsidiary of AMC.For more information on this outstanding 1970 Kaiser Jeep CJ5 'Open Body', or any of our 40+ classic and collectible cars always in stock, contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales consultants today or always feel free to drop by our 5-acre Park Place Center in Bellevue, WA - Home to the West Coast's Most Diverse Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, Collectible and Special Interest Automobiles with 150+ Always on Site.