1979 Jeep Cherokee S Wide Track Quadra-drive Totally Stock And Original Survivor on 2040-cars
Seattle, Washington, United States
Body Type:Sport Utility
Engine:5.9L 360Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Jeep
Model: Cherokee
Trim: Wide Track Sport Utility 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4WD
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Mileage: 86,543
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Sub Model: Cherokee S 4x4
Exterior Color: Wedgewood Blue and Olympic White
Interior Color: Blue Western Weave
This is a fantastic totally stock and original 1979 Jeep Cherokee S Wide-Wheel Quadra-drive 4x4. What makes this Jeep special and unique is its originality and factory options. Wedgewood Blue and Olympic White paint that still shines looks great on this truck, the graphics and optional Western Weave bucket seats along with full insulated color keyed original carpeting and door panels really completes the look. This Jeep comes equipped with the Cherokee S package, with the optional 360 CID 2-bbl, TurboHydramatic with Quadra-Trac with low-range, fuel tank skid-plate, tow-package, transmission cooler, and heavy-duty sway bars. The bottom of the truck is as clean as the top. Additionally the following factory options where ordered.
The Convenience Group: remote control left outside mirror, electric clock, lights on buzzer, intermittent wipers.
The Light Group: cargo area, glove box, engine compartment, lighted vanity mirror, dome-map, and courtesy lighting.
It also comes with the following optional equipment: air-conditioning, power tail-gate window, rear-defroster, passenger mirror, roof-rack, AM-FM CB Stereo Radio (still sounds great), flipper rear-quarter vent windows, styled steel wide wheels (original paint), power steering with tilt wheel, S-Medallions, and tinted glass.
I purchased this Jeep from the original owner who special ordered it from the dealer, Henkell Pontiac Buick AMC Jeep in Victorville CA. It has always been garage-kept and has never been off-road, I don't think anyone ever even rode in it with dirty shoes.
There is zero rust and the maintenance has always been performed. It runs and drives great and needs nothing. Recently it has had a new master-cylinder, carburetor, tune-up, and water-pump, and chassis greased. Everything works, although I think the air-conditioning could blow colder. The original paint is in great condition and still shines (I regularly wash and wax it). There are a few minor dings and scratches and the graphics have hairline cracks from age. There are old stone-chip stickers on the rear fender flares that have yellowed, I got one of them off but the glue is still there and I did not want to harm the paint so I left the other one alone, I don't know how to remove the adhesive residue, so that is for the next owner to play with..
This Jeep has a great patina and we get compliments everywhere we go. It drives great, no rattles or vibrations, tracks straight, brakes straight, decent performance for a totally stock drive train. It has the jack, lug wrench, good spare. I think it would even drive better with some new tires. The tires that are currently installed are older, but still have good tread. Some people are into Corvettes or Mustangs, I’m into this old Jeep and treat it well, I just don’t drive it much and the rear seat does not accommodate car seats very well. I’m selling it to buy a house.
There just aren’t many Cherokees like this anymore and I don’t think many where ever ordered like this, I like the look of the Cherokee S trim better than the Chief trim. I think the vintage 4x4 market is on the rise and vintage vehicles like this a great investments. AMC really made a great vehicle and where clearly ahead of their time. Call me if you have any questions at 312-972-7614 (cell). I’m located in Seattle WA and I have a clear title in my name, thanks for looking, Tom.
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