1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer - Beautiful, Dependable, Colorado Car! on 2040-cars
Burlington, Wisconsin, United States
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Up for auction is an incredibly well maintained and CLEAN 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. EVERYTHING works on this car and it is very original, yet has many practical upgrades making it easier to enjoy for the modern driver. The car has 171,000 miles on it and is an incredibly strong & smooth running car.
This car was purchased new from Colorado AMC JEEP, Inc. in Denver, Colorado by a couple in Littleton, CO. According to ownership records, it remained in Colorado (between Littleton, Aurora and Ft. Collins) until 2006. Judging by the extreme rust-free undercarriage and frame (see pictures) i was told that the previous owners used it only as a summer car for going to the "lake". This is not a perfect car by any means, it has numerous touch-ups around the car, but it is a heck of a "10-footer" that gets tons of attention everywhere she goes. People can't believe how well preserved it is, especially when I tell them it's unrestored. The glass all around the car is in great condition - no scratches or cracks anywhere. Just 1-2 tiny chips a tad larger than a pin-head (don't obstruct visibility or anything, really have to look to find them) There is 1 spot on the car that has significant rust in the lower/underside portion of the RH Quarter panel. There are a few other spots on the car that have either bubbling/missing paint, but overall aren't terribly distracting from the beauty of the car.. again this is not a $35,000 Wagonmaster car and my reserve is set very reasonably. Also each front corner of each front fender have had larger areas of touch-up performed (prior to my ownership) as seen in pictures/video. Major maintenance completed include the following: At 129,000 Miles: Transmission professionally rebuilt w/new torque converter ect. New Power Steering Pump Installed At 135,000 Miles: Carburetor Rebuilt 2012-2014: Air Conditioning system converted/upgraded to the R-134 system Ignition system upgraded to the new TFI system (Starts great, better fuel efficiency, Horsepower & Torque) With TFI upgrade came new distributor cap & rotor (larger style), & new MSD Premium wires New ignition coil New Spark Plugs New Aluminum Radiator Alternator overhauled by alternator specialist 2 window zippers replaced Brake fluid flush New right front brake caliper New rear wheel brake cylinders New Headliner professionally installed with new factory fabric (Extra material comes with car) JVC Bluetooth Radio professionally installed with HandsFree mic over rearview mirror. Syncs with your iPhone or Android ect for handsfree talking/Pandora/Aux input. Works great! I do have the original cassette/radio to go with car. New speakers installed (original covers still installed to maintain original look) Records/receipts of regularly servicing transmission and transfer case which support why the car drives great for it's mileage. Video: I will try to put up a video I made (forgive me for my lack of camera skills) or if it's not good quality, but should help illustrate the condition of car. If you don't see the video posted here, please message me and I will try to put it up on Youtube and send you a link. EVERYTHING WORKS: All 5 power windows including tailgate window which works perfect by either the switch up front on dash, or the key operation in the tailgate. 4X4, Cruise Control, All gauges including gas gauge function perfectly. Bluetooth radio works perfect, Air Conditioning and heat works perfect. This car starts incredibly easily even cold and goes right into the choke high-idle and once it is given 20 seconds or so to warm up, just tap the pedal and it goes into a normal idle and you're ready for non-stalling driving! This car drives, stops and accelerates great as it should. The power steering works perfectly, the car stops great (no grinding or pulsing when applying brakes, and stays straight) and this car has POWER! it really accelerates well and i have driven other wagoneers, maybe it's the TFI upgrade, but even at 50MPH, when you add fuel it really accelerates great and smoothly. The transmission works and shifts perfectly as it should, no slipping or timing issues or late/early shifting. On May-04-14 at 18:34:30 PDT, seller added the following information: |
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