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1975 Jeep Cj5 Base Sport Utility 2-door 4.2l on 2040-cars

US $6,500.00
Year:1975 Mileage:76333
Location:

Guthrie Center, Iowa, United States

Guthrie Center, Iowa, United States

Up for auction is this 3 speed 1975 CJ5 Jeep I purchased in Washington, OR in 2005, and drove it 1,600 miles back to Iowa with no problems!

 

It has the stock 258 6 cylinder engine (not the 232) and had 69,000 miles on it.  I am the 4th owner. It was originally passed down from Grandfather to Grandson in 1991 with 23,000 miles, and sold to the gentleman I bought it from with 47,000 miles.

 

It had been repainted from the original white to dark metallic blue. Custom features include stainless bumpers, bumper guards, body hardware and interior grab bar.  It has a black powder coated Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier (paint is peeling off); a big option at that time, an entire black Rhino lined interior pan and wheel wells.  Wheel Rims are 15x8 5/5-1/2 (#164 Ultra) polished aluminum with s/s center caps.

Included are the Original Window Sticker, 1975 Owner’s Manual, Warranty Pamphlets, original Repair Receipts, and Ads used to sell this jeep.  Also included are Moses Ludel’s Jeep CJ Rebuilder’s Manual 1972-1986, Chilton’s Repair & Tune Up Guide 1947-1987.

 

This jeep is in good mechanical condition and has a plenty of pep.  I would not hesitate to drive it back to Oregon.  It does burn a little oil and I suspect that someday it will need the rings replaced.  The biggest problem is that it has sat outside, so developed the inevitable rust holes in the quarters.  The left upper plastic door window has a foot long tear, otherwise, the Bestop soft top is in pretty good condition.  The front seats had tears in them when I bought this jeep.  I see one can now buy the 1975 original appearing seats, which were unavailable for a long time. 

 

I installed a new HEI distributor a couple of years ago, and recently installed a new valve cover gasket and had the carburetor overhauled, as it was hard to start if it sat for more than one week.  Now it starts fine.  The throw out bearing complains occasionally in really cold weather.

 

Currently, it has 76,333 miles, so I have driven it about 7,000 miles during the past eight years.  It is a great winter vehicle, which is what I mainly used it for, and of course fun to drive in the summer with the doors off.

 

I am selling this jeep now as I’m in my 60’s and it is becoming increasingly uncomfortable for me to get in and out of it, especially with the door height and it’s short wheelbase ride.

 

This would be a nice jeep the way it is now or as a project to restore or customize.

 

Originally I paid $7500 for it, but am starting the bidding at $5,000 due to the needed rust repairs.

 

Am selling ‘AS IS’ with no refunds or returns!

 

Buyer must pick up Jeep and I must be paid via Bank Cashier’s Check or in cash, before I sign the Title and the Jeep leaves my house.

 

Good luck bidding!

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