Jeep CJ '1985

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1985 Jeep CJ Scrambler Restomod for sale. 5.3L Vortec V8 Engine Swap, Auto w/ OD, Pwr Steer/Brakes, Frt Disc, Nice Build!. VIN 1JCCF88E9FT183169. This gray Jeep CJ is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The car price is $53995. Call 844-582-6139

Youve undoubtedly noticed that we sell a lot of vintage Jeeps here at Streetside Classics, and that market is red hot and rising each day. Scramblers are particularly popular, and this 1983 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler Restomod might be the coolest example on the market right now. Featuring a slick restoration, this black-and-gray 4×4 truck is powered by a swapped-in 5.3L LS V8, shifts easy via an overdrive automatic transmission, and has both the creature comforts of a Sunday cruiser and the rugged attributes of a trail-ready hauler. Step into the world of vintage 4x4s in a big way with this Scrambler, and youll be ready to take on any terrain that lies ahead..

Ronald Reagan owned a Scrambler that he drove around his California ranch, and it if was good enough for The Gipper, then its certainly good enough for us. Only a handful were built during six years of production, and the numbers in 1985 barely broke 2,000, so finding one this nice today is quite unexpected. Better yet this one was lifted, treated to some killer off-road accessories, and painted a gorgeous shade of gunmetal gray, which is one of the better colors for a CJ. It emphasizes the chiseled, upright lines and never looks dated, and with contrasting Scrambler decals, fender flares, half hard top, and alloys all decked out in black, the two-tone look is very tough. The Scrambler is easy to spot with its extended rear end, and it makes a notable difference in storage, especially those of you who like to take a lot of gear with you when you go someplace remote. Most CJ-8s include a rear bench seat but these owners wanted a truck, and the addition of the half hard top and bulkhead instantly turns this Jeep into a bonafide pickup. Finish quality is quite nice; its a strong driver-quality repaint and its holding up well with a shine and luster that turns heads everywhere it goes. For a Jeep, to find a Jeep this clean is very surprising, which means that even though its not perfect it has certainly been very well-cared for since the build. Black headlights rings and mesh guards add to the tough look, as do the heavy-duty bumpers installed fore and aft, while the big Warn winch and hardcore spare tire carrier mean this truck is trail ready. A custom roll bar/ladder rack was welded into the bed, and whether its used for work or play it makes the truck very versatile, and because the inside of the bed was covered in spray-in bedliner it can actually take all sorts of punishment without issue. Instead.