1975 Jeep Cj5 Base Sport Utility 2-door 4.2l on 2040-cars

Up for auction is this 3 speed 1975 CJ5 Jeep I purchased in Washington, OR in 2005.  I drove it 1,600 miles back to Iowa with no problems!

It has the stock 258 six cylinder engine (not the 232) and had 69,000 miles on it.  I am the 4th owner. It was originally passed down from Grandfather to Grandson in 1991 with 23,000 miles, and sold to the gentleman I bought it from with 47,000 miles.

It had been repainted from the original white to dark metallic blue. Custom features include stainless bumpers, bumper guards, body hardware and interior grab bar.  It has a Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier.  Wheel Rims are 15x8 5/5-1/2 (#164 Ultra) polished aluminum with s/s center caps.

Included are the Original Window Sticker, 1975 Owner’s Manual, Warranty Pamphlets, original Repair Receipts, and Ads used to sell this jeep.  Also included are Moses Ludel’s Jeep CJ Rebuilder’s Manual 1972-1986, Chilton’s Repair & Tune Up Guide 1947-1987.

This jeep is in good mechanical condition and has a plenty of power.  I would not hesitate to drive it back from Oregon again.  It does burn a little oil and I suspect that someday it will need the rings replaced.  The biggest problem is that it has sat outside and developed rust in the quarters and on the driver’s floor boards.  Of course the pictures will make the jeep appear better than it is.  The left upper plastic door window has a foot long tear.  The Bestop soft top is old but in pretty fair condition but will eventually have to be replaced.  The front seats had tears in them when I bought this jeep but see one can now buy the 1975 original appearing seats, which were unavailable for a long time. 

I installed a new HEI distributor a couple of years ago, and recently installed a new valve cover gasket.  I  had the original carburetor overhauled, as it was hard to start if it sat for more than one week.  Now it starts fine.  The throw out bearing complains occasionally in really cold weather.

Currently, it has 76,333 miles, so I have driven it about 7,000 miles during the past eight years.  It is a great winter vehicle, which is what I mainly used it for, and of course fun to drive in the summer with the doors and top off.

I am selling this jeep now as I’m in my 60’s and it is becoming increasingly uncomfortable for me to get in and out of it, especially with the sight lift and it’s short wheelbase ride.

This would be a nice original project to restore or customize.  Like I stated above, there are looks of rust areas.

Originally I paid $7500 for it, but am starting the bidding at $3,000 due to the needed rust repairs.

Am selling ‘AS IS’ with no refunds or returns!

Buyer must pick up Jeep and I must be paid in cash before I sign the Title and the Jeep leaves my house.

Good luck bidding!

641 740 0419

Dave