Vehicle Description
Showing up at the next Jeep Jamboree in this 1983 CJ8 Scrambler is
going to generate a TON of attention. From the relative rarity of
the body style to the ultra-clean engine bay, this well-done 4x4 is
the Jeep that everyone's going to be talking about out on the
trail.
Stretching a CJ7 into a mini pickup truck was a clever idea that
never quite caught on, making it rather unusual to see a Scrambler
today. And what you almost never see are Scramblers restored to
this level, making it almost too pretty to risk out in the rough.
The bright silver paint gives it a brilliant, almost iridescent
look and even with the squared-off bodywork, it's pretty slick.
Underneath, the sheetmetal is in great shape with no signs of the
usual tin worm issues that can plague these cool little trucklets,
and it's been carefully assembled so the fit is better than you'd
expect. Scrambler is spelled out on the hood, as if you needed that
to know what this is, and it has accessories like a heavy-duty
front bumper with tow hooks and provisions for a winch, step
plates, and a spare tire hanging off the tailgate in back. The roll
bar has been painted to match the bodywork and the bed is
beautifully finished, maybe too pretty since you won't want to risk
it. Nevertheless, when you're heading out with all your gear, THIS
is the truck that everyone else is going to wish they owned.
Thoroughly freshened, the interior is more 21st century than many
of this Jeep's peers. High-back buckets are awesome for crawling
over rough terrain, holding you in place while being comfortable
enough for all-day drives. The floor is lined with simple carpets
and mats, so it's low maintenance and you can just about hose it
out when you get home. A center console adds security and that
upholstery just looks cool in a '70s kind of way. The gauges are in
excellent shape, and there's a bit three-spoke steering wheel and
ultra-rare blue dash pad that's in fantastic shape. This Scrambler
also includes a restored hard top and matching steel doors, as well
as a bikini top, making it an awesome all-weather friend.
The 258 cubic inch inline-six under the hood pretty much guarantees
there's no mountain you can't climb. Legendary for its reliability
and easy torque production, this is the engine that made the CJ
series famous. It's impressively clean and well detailed under the
hood, suggesting that it's never seen really dirty trails and a few
chrome dress-up pieces and GM HEI ignition system are welcome
additions. A Borla stainless steel header helps the six breathe a
little better and give it a snarky exhaust note thanks to a single
high-flow muffler in back. The 4-speed shifter is a lot of fun to
row through the gears and a heavy-duty SkyJacker soft-ride
suspension with a 4 inch lift gives it the ground clearance to
really articulate over the terrain. You'll be impressed by how tidy
it is underneath, so clean that you'll have second thoughts about
using it as intended. Those 33x13.50-15 Toyo tires are brand new
and wrap around handsome aluminum wheels that are the perfect
complement to the show-stopping silver paint.
Highly visible and capable, this has got to be one of the best
Scramblers we've ever seen. Try building one to this level and
you'll find that the asking price is a screaming bargain. Call
today!
