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Year:1997 Mileage:159321 Color: Blue /
 Gray
Location:

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Brooklyn, New York, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1J4FY29P7VP420684 Year: 1997
Make: Jeep
Model: Wrangler
Trim: SE Sport Utility 2-Door
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: 4WD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
Mileage: 159,321
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Gray
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 4
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Welcome Bidders, 


This 1997 blue Jeep Wrangler is a vehicle which I am putting up for auction after an ending contract agreement with an advertising company. The truck has been used for photo-ops and has been featured in advertisements and magazines as it is an extremely well made replica of an Eastern European off-road police vehicle. It has served us well, but as the two-year agreement is over, it is time to sell. The white stripes and lettering on the truck are decals and easily removable. As per the vehicle history from what I understand a few years back the car was hit on the left passenger side and was not fixed professionally. Since the car was used as a replica model for photo-ops, it was non consequential to us. We were given a quote of 500 dollars for it to be fixed by a professional. See the picture of the left side of the vehicle (with black stripe). The vehicle has salvage title history but was fixed,inspected, and a clear title was issues several years ago. Cosmetically, it is not a perfect car. It may need some TLC, but everything is in working order. The engine runs smoothly (no check engine light on, no emission issues). The transmission and clutch are operating as they should and the 4x4 mechanism works perfectly. Last Fall, we outfitted this vehicle with a brand-new fast back soft top and brand new door skins. The tires are in good shape and have 80% of life left in them. Since this vehicle was constantly driven between photo sessions in Pennsylvania and Manhattan, NY I can personally attest to how much fun it is to drive it with the top down, on the open road, as well as its great and unique use of  off-road driving. It also drives very well in the snow and is practically all-terrain. It is a reliable daily driver, with all service done in a timely manner. It is equipped with a pioneer radio with a cd player and a panel-in aux input, as well as a sound bar with pioneer speakers and a CB radio. It has a thin layer of outdoor carpeting which makes it alright to get it wet in the rain, as well as making the vehicle much more quiet.  Please keep in mind that it is a seventeen year old,off-road vehicle so dents and scratches are a give-in(see pictures), and while you should not expect a showroom vehicle, it is a gem in its own right. 

The bad: 
Wipers work on high speed only
Left side body work not done professionally 
Some spots of rust on doors (no major issues, no frame rust) 
Rear seat belts are missing 

The good:
Engine in very good condition with good compression on all four cylinders 
Manual five-speed transmission that shifts perfectly 
No leaks of any kind
4x4 works great
Inspected in a timely manner (oil changes,brakes,fluids,valve cover gasket done recently)
Solid daily driver with no issues
New top last fall  (600$)
New door skins  (200$)
Amazing drive 


Please see pictures, good luck bidding, and please contact me if you need any more information. 




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