1984 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler

Description

Showing up at the next Jeep Jamboree in this professionally built 1984 Scrambler is going to generate a TON of attention. From the relative rarity of the body style to the thumping 383 cubic inch stroker motor, this well-done 4x4 is the Jeep that everyone's going to be talking about out on the trail.

Stretching a CJ7 into a mini pickup truck was a clever idea that never quite caught on, making it rather unusual to see a Scrambler today. And what you almost never see are Scramblers restored to this level, making it almost too pretty to risk out in the rough. The bright silver paint gives it a smooth, almost iridescent look and even with the squared-off bodywork. Underneath, the sheetmetal is in great shape with no signs of the usual tin issues that can plague these cool little trucklets, and it's been carefully assembled so gaps are better than you'd expect. Scrambler is spelled out on the hood, as if you needed that to know what this is, and it has accessories like big tubular bumpers, a chrome grille and hinges, and a set of KC driving lights up front. The roll bar has been color-matched to the body and the bed itself is covered in spray-on bedliner material, so it's tough enough for anything you can fit in there. When you're heading out with all your gear, THIS is the truck that everyone's going to wish they owned.

Thoroughly updated, the interior is more 21st century than many of this Jeep's peers. High-back buckets are awesome for crawling over rough terrain, holding you in place while being comfortable enough for all-day drives. The floor is lined with the same spray-in bedliner material used out back, so it's low maintenance and you can just about hose it out when you get home. A locking center console adds security and aluminum shift knobs on both the transmission and transfer case just look cool. Other desirable features include a tilt column with a modern steering wheel, under-dash A/C, and a tachometer. The other gauges are in excellent shape and fitted to a polished gauge panel that matches the chrome dress-up outside. Like any Jeep, the doors and top are removable for a full open-air experience, but it also seals up quite well and offers decent comfort when it's all sealed up, making this a no-compromises rock crawler.

The 383 cubic inch Chevy stroker motor under the hood pretty much guarantees there's no mountain you can't climb. Built for torque, the stout small block makes this Scrambler feel like a muscle car on paved surfaces and has a brilliant V8 exhaust note thanks to a pair of Flowmasters underneath. It's impressively clean and well detailed under the hood, suggesting that it's never seen really dirty trails and a few chrome dress-up pieces and an aluminum radiator are welcome additions. The 4-speed shifter is a lot of fun to row through the gears and a Pro-Comp suspension gives it the ground clearance to really articulate over the terrain. You'll be impressed by how tidy it is underneath, making this a Jeep you can enjoy without worries. Those 33x12.5R15 BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires are brand new and wrap around handsome aluminum Mickey Thompson wheels.

Tasteful and capable, this has got to be one of the best Scramblers in the world. Try building one to this level and you'll find that the asking price is a real bargain. Call today!