Description

We love the CJ5 because it's at the intersection of where the military-developed Jeeps really began to evolve into the all-purpose 4x4s we know today. This 1964 Jeep CJ5 is one of the best examples of that transition. It's from one of the most interest years in the company's history, and this one was given a two-year restoration that is the right mix of accurate and capably upgraded.

The CJ5 has the right-size wheelbase to be an effective off road machine, and this one seems to amplify that ability. You can see that from the moment it arrives with an upgraded front bumper that has a bull bar, fog lights, and an integrated winch. The rear is just as useful with a proper trailer hitch and six-pin electrical connection. This was a long-term restoration project, and the consigner talks about taking the body and frame down to metal to make sure the fundamentals are right. This CJ is done in a military-style matte green, and so it's not meant to be a shining star (in fact, the only start is the black Army one on the hood.) Instead, the finish is there to remind us of a Jeep's useful life. Still, there is a little room for flair, but even then, it's done to upgrade the ruggedness. You ... Please ask for the full description.