1973 Jeep Commando 65k-miles Survivor Time Capsule on 2040-cars

1973 AMC Jeep Commando C104

Well-Preserved Time Capsule Survivor

Original Avocado Mist Metallic Paint

Original Light Sand Interior

65,580 Original Miles

Five owners in TN/MD/VA/NC/CA

Driven only 3000 miles in past 20 years

258 cu in 4.2L AMC Straight-6

Automatic transmission & Power Steering

Removable Hardtop has never been off

$4000 in service work in August 2014

Easy to drive & ready to enjoy

INFO:  The Jeep Commando was first introduced in 1966 as a versatile 4x4 that was equally at home on mountain roads or in town. Nicknamed the “mountain goat”, it gained a strong following & stellar reputation for being able to tackle any driving condition with ease.  Its competition included the International Scout, Toyota Land Cruiser, & Ford Bronco.  The C104 model was introduced in 1972 with a new conventional full-width grille.  It was offered with three AMC engine options: the 232 cu in (3.8L), 258 cu in (4.2L) AMC Straight-6, or the 304 cu in (5.0L) AMC V8.  Production in 1972-73 was limited to 20,223 AMC-spec C104 Jeep Commandos.  The Commando model was discontinued in 1974 when the Cherokee was introduced.

HISTORY:  Purchased new for $4591 by John Roberts on 17 February 1973 in Bristol Tennessee, he traded-in his 1968 Commando.  It spent little time in off-road use, as it was stored at a vacation home for many years to take shopping & touring.   Over 21 years it was driven 62,000 miles then sold to three collectors over the next 20 years and driven only 3000 miles more.  With 65,580 original miles, original paint, original interior, & original 258 Straight-6 engine, it has been well cared for.

RECENT SERVICE:  In August 2014 it was treated to a $4000 visit for a complete inspection & work to make it a reliable driver including all new brakes, drums, shocks, cables, & steering work.  It starts quickly and idles smoothly, goes through all gears with ease, stops with a firm pedal, and gets up to 65mph without much effort.  Electrical items all work as intended.  Spare tire is located behind the rear seat.

ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS:  This Jeep comes with the original 1973 dealer invoice & purchase agreement, original 1973 owner’s manual, tire jack, and paperwork throughout its pampered life.

ISSUES:  There is one small rust spot on the rear gate near the Jeep logo and one on the rocker, which will be a relatively easy fix.  It’s easy to drive but wanders a bit on the road.  While the shop continues to sort out this issue & may fix it, this would be the only mechanical aspect we are less than pleased with.  The interior is near perfect in its originality, with the only blemish being wear on the floor mat near the accelerator pedal.

LOCATION:  It’s currently located in northern San Diego California USA.  If you’d like to make an appointment for an inspection and/or test drive please give us a call at 760 845 8447.

If you are looking for a super low-mile, all-original time machine Jeep Commando to drive & enjoy, this is the one!

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San Diego Vintage Consignments has been helping classic collectible owners to find new homes for their prized vehicles for over 25 years.  We specialize in low-mileage original condition collectibles from the 1950’s, 60’s, & 70’s.  We do our best to accurately represent each vehicle, from researching its history to fully documenting every aspect with detailed photographs.  We cannot be held liable for issues that we’re not aware of on a 41 year old car, so this 1973 AMC Jeep Commando is being sold as-is, with no warranty.  We can assist with having the Commando transported to any corner of the globe, at the buyer’s expense.  If you’d like to learn more about this special collectible, please give us a call in San Diego at 760 845 8447.