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Vintique Motors is thrilled to present this 1979 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade 4x4!
The iconic CJ has had quite the impressive lineage of service to the U.S. government and the off-road enthusiast community starting with the WWII-era 1944 CJ-1 and culminating with the 1986 CJ-7, in which more than 1.5 million CJs were produced over its illustrious 42-year production. In October of 1954, Kaiser revealed the CJ-5 as a civilian offering of the venerable M-38A1 military Jeep. It offered softer styling lines and rounded body contours and was better on every front: It was larger featuring an increased wheelbase and overall length with improvements to the engines, axles, transmissions, and seating comfort made the 81-inch-wheelbase CJ-5 an ideal vehicle for the public's growing interest in off-road vehicles. The buying public loved it and the CJ-5 would go on to be the longest running Jeep nameplate in its history spanning 1955-1983.
This example is strikingly finished in its factory color combo of Bordeaux Metallic over Tan high back bucket seats. It is equipped with the massively popular Renegade package which included the oh-so-cool gold and orange stripping. It is also factory equipped with the 304ci V8 and is currently running a Holly Sniper electronic fuel injection system complete with a hand-held tuner. It was originally equipped with a 3-speed manual transmission but is now upgraded with a 4-speed manual connected to a Ford 9" rear-end. Additional factory equipment includes a quartz clock, tachometer, and radio which is now upgraded with a modern head-unit.
The known history of this example dates to 1994 when a gentleman from Red Rock, Arizona purchased it out of Georgia on September 1st, 1994, with a reported 76,721 miles. It would remain with him in Arizona for the next 26 years until we acquired it on November 4th, 2021, with 124,778 miles and today it presents with 125,186 miles. Through the years under the previous Arizona ownership, it has received continuous care and refreshing including a past repaint, rebuilt engine including upgrading to EFI, upgrade to a 4-speed, bigger 31" BF Goodrich tires on 15" chrome wheels, modern stereo, a new bikini top, and a Smittybilt rear bumper with tire rack and hitch.
Do not miss this opportunity to acquire this well-cared for rust free Arizona CJ-5 Renegade in fantastic colors with the factory 304ci V8 and a 4-speed.
